An add me community for feminists.

Treading Lightly

2008-06-08T13:24:49Z

I'm a little hesitant about posting here. I'm male, I've developed a taste for BDSM and my journal is one of them there sex-journals.

But why should I hesitate? Despite my kinds, I'm a feminist; I get along with women who have a strong sense of self. And I've grown weary of being the guy who hears, "I'm not a feminist, but -" and then spend an hour explaining that feminism is not restricted to the Dworkin/McKinnon school of political theory.

And so here I am. A writer (just completed the first draft of a novel - not smut) who is dabbling in erotica, sexual memoir and probably, as time goes on, some philosophical musings about life, the universe and everything, from the point of view of sex, sexuality and human relations.

Most of the posts are friends' only - they are explicit - but if you friend me, I'll friend you back (and if you don't like, de-friend and there'll be no hard feelings).

I also enjoy having my ideas challenged, so feel free to have at them.

View Halloo

2008-05-24T13:03:53Z

Hi there. My name's Vicky, I'm a twenty-two year old student from North Wales, UK. I'm just finishing up a degree in English with Creative Writing, and I'll be very sorry to leave Bangor U. So I'm not! I'm teacher training there next year.

My feminist interests are mainly academic. I've done quite a bit of research into women's voices and representation during the Early Modern period, and I'm hoping that (when I have the money) I'll be able to research a PhD on representations of 'lesbianism'. I've been lucky enough to study under Prof. Helen Wilcox, who's forefront in that area of academia. In terms of the type of feminism I like, I'm back with the golden oldies. I wholeheartedly believe and live by Virginia Woolf's theories of androgyny.

Being an English student, I obviously read a lot. I like all sorts of books, but particularly Minnette Walters crime fiction. She's the only author I really read regularly. I also love writing, photography, singing, acting and painting. I adore animals, especially cats -- we have two: Toots and Minty. We also have four gerbils named Moo, Squish, Rawr and Scampi.

I'm looking for friends from all over the place with any kinds of interests.

add_a_feminist @ 2008-03-24T14:30:00

2008-03-24T03:31:26Z

my name is kate. i am little but i give big hugs.
i'm in my last year of an arts degree at university.
i love feminist literature.
my journal is often filled with all sorts of things
- photos, drawings, paintings, things.
at the moment however it's mainly words, i do apologise.
add me if you wish :)
♥

oh, oh, add me! add me!

2008-03-15T15:15:38Z

- 22
- Arkansas
- lesbian
- writer, reader, historian, weirdo
- shameless Libertarian & feminist
- comment on my friends-only entry to be added, please

add_a_feminist @ 2008-03-06T12:40:00

2008-03-06T15:57:54Z

Hello! I'm soon 18 years old female from Finland. I've just started my lj and it would be great to get some feminist lj friends too.
I'm a high school student and mostly interested in arts; music and literature are my passions. I hope I could pass high school soon and then finally start to study something what really interests me. I'm also interested in Japan and I study Japanese language. I play guitar, and I like to meet new people, stay up late, drink coffee and dream all day long. So you can add me if you want, it would be surely great to get to know you. :)

Cardboard sign: "Will converse for conversation"

2008-03-06T15:57:29Z

I'm from Oregon and I'm living in Eugene again as I reprise my undergrad experience as a graduate student. I let my old LJ sit mostly untouched after I graduated in 2003. Now I crave a new start and a different approach-- I know who my RL friends are and how to find them. LJ and other sites are a forum for me to interact in ways I might only rarely experience in my academic and social life.

My close friends, male, female, straight, queer, etc. really do seem to live feminism but shy from explicit, erudite discussion of it. I find discourse about sex and gender in the mainstream media is often irksome and inadvertently incomplete, and pop culture is frequently a sexist, classist, homophobic mess. Feel free to add me, point me to groups and websites, and I'll try to respond in kind. Thanks! :)

add_a_feminist @ 2008-01-21T20:44:00

2008-01-22T02:53:32Z

Hey, I'm Brittany! I'm a 17 year old gay girl living in Iowa, looking for more nifty people to talk to.

I talk a lot about music, politics, going to shows, art, and random day-to-day life. I like lists, direct action-type things, and writing down how I feel about people/events.

Check out my userinfo for other things I'm into, hopefully we can be buddies! ♥

Hello hello!

2008-01-20T02:13:15Z

I'm a 29 year old aspiring writer living in Asheville, North Carolina. I'm married and have 2 step-children, aged 7 and 9. They do not live with us full-time...and that's something we're working on.

I have some serious mental health issues. My official diagnoses are bipolar and schizo-affective. I have severe bouts of depression more often than mania...I am recently out of the mental hospital (last week I was released) and am actually doing quite well, at the moment. Huge emphasis on "at the moment"...but I'm optimistic that it will last a while. I'm really trying to achieve some sort of balance in my life.

I love music. I also love to sing, and play guitar (I'm still learning!). I like making music with my husband.

I love to read, but don't find the time to do it often. When I do read, I read some science-fiction...and I read a lot of "literary fiction" which is a weird genre title. I love Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, Phillip K. Dick and J. D. Salinger.

I don't watch much television but that's NOT because I don't believe in it. I just forget to watch it.

I spend entirely too much time on the Internet. I chat online a lot. You can usually find me on AIM or Yahoo. My IDs are in my profile and I welcome you to message me! :-)

I was in school, but due to my hospitalization I had to drop out (temporarily). I *was* majoring in business but now I'm thinking about social work. I think I need to be a little more stable before I work in the field...but I can at least start the schooling, I think. I really want to help other people like me, especially teenagers.

I'm fiercely political. I do not, however, force my beliefs on anyone else.

I like to volunteer but currently don't. I'm working on that.

I love digital photography...but my camera is out of commission. :-( I also love graphic design...and I'm learning how to code HTML and CSS. Next up on the list is PHP. We'll see where to go after that's all perfected.

new community

2008-01-18T23:59:52Z

womeninhistory

a new active community to discuss and celebrate the women who shaped our history. :)

add_a_feminist @ 2008-01-02T22:20:00

2008-01-02T11:23:12Z

My name isn't really that important I guess. I am nineteen (almost twenty) years young, I am Australian, I love art, literature, writing, photography, and music. I also love having new journals to read, so add me if you wish :)
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I'm a feminist/equalist and I'd love to meet others!

2007-12-23T01:05:55Z

My definition of feminism is pretty simple -- feminism is the belief that all human beings should be treated with equal respect. I often call myself a feminist/equalist, because I believe that all discrimination is linked. If we destroy sexism, we destroy homophobia, and vice versa. If we truly destroy racism, we destroy classism. If we destroy hatred of 'fatness' we destroy hatred of 'thinness' -- because it's all the same thing! it's pushing someone else down to try and maintain a sense of being respected. We believe the lie that in order for us to have respect, others have to be disrespected. People who truly have self respect do not discriminate, because they feel no need to justify their worthiness of respect.

if you agree with this or just think it's an interesting take, feel free to add me! I would love to add more feminists to my life.

Blog

2007-12-19T20:15:51Z

Hey everyone -

I have just finished my first women's studies class, and can't wait to start my minor in the Spring. I have learned so much, and can't wait to be part of such an amazing community and movement. Since my class began, I have been keeping a blog, and wanted to share it with you all. I hope to start updating more regularly as I become active in women's studies and the feminist movement.

I've also just set up a link where you can sign up to have updates sent to you, which is kind of exciting! I'd love to hear everyone's opinions and input, so feel free to take a look. Thank you all for being such a supportive bunch! :)

http://silence-betweenthewords.blogspot.com/

I'd love to meet other feminists who can share, discuss, and debate ideas about everything from pop culture to global issues.

x-posted all over, sorry if you see this more than once!

add_a_feminist @ 2007-12-02T15:50:00

2007-12-02T21:02:46Z

Check out my blog!!!!
Cyberfeminism is about being active and participating online.

So act and participate : http://cyberfeminism.blogspot.com/

PLEASE
&
Thank you!!

waves

2007-11-30T22:57:12Z

Hello - I'm a 33-year-old male from London, UK. I've long taken an interest in feminism, and would love to discuss it with people. I have a particular interest in getting to grips with what people think about the more radical end of the feminist spectrum.

I'd love to live in a world where greater freedoms are available for everyone, and I'm happy to talk to anyone of any political persuasion as long as they have an open mind. It's what I try very hard to have myself.

Check out my LJ for some idea of what I'm into. Really hoping to make friends with some of you soon.

Talk about Friends

2007-11-21T03:30:53Z

Hey guys, so I'm fairly new to lj and would love to meet some new friends.
You can check out my complete profile http://goodbye2pisces.livejournal.com/profile but here's the nutshell version.

I'm an unmarried, childfree, freelance writer from New York, happily shacking up with my slightly taciturn boyfriend and evil genius kitten.

I'm pro-choice and anti-stupidity. I love all kinds of music. I try to stay away from processed sugars, but rarely succeed completely because I'm a chocoholic.

I go to a lot of concerts in the west village, indie bands mostly. I'm a crossword puzzle freak and a bike enthusiast. I'm into numerology and The Beatles. I love to read and cook, and believe in spoiling my pet as if he were my child.

Add me if any of this appeals to you, and I'll add you back. It'll be an addfest.

add me?

2007-11-20T07:50:52Z

hello, beautiful feminists. =]
my name's manda and i'm from the fresno/clovis, ca area. scorpio. married since halloween of '05. i'm a music junkie, photographer, artist and animal lover.
i'm a complete feminist, of course, and am always debating women's equality.
i love women! we make the world go round. we're beautiful, strong, amazing creatures that deserve so much more respect.
i would love to have more people who feel the same way on my friend's list.

don't be shy. let me love you!

Add Me!

2007-11-17T01:12:06Z

This is a private journal that I have only a few selected people as friends.

I am a 24-year old female from St. Louis, Missouri.

I live with my sister.

I am single right now but dating.

I am currently taking time off of work and taking a few classes.

I am Bipolar with anxiety. I take medications for it like: Nardil, Klonopin, and Ambien CR. I am also in therapy.

I will be writing my deepest thoughts and feelings in this journal. This journal will also include swear words, talk about psychiatric medications, talk about therapy, talk about sex, and talk about my relationships.

Add me.

Hi

2007-11-15T16:06:20Z

Hey

I've recently started a new journal having out grown the old one and I'm looking for feminist friends. I live with my partner and two dogs and four cats. I'm a 29 year old woman who lives in wales. I suffer from depression and am currently dealing with being newly disabled. I am involved in my local feminist activism group. My lj is a mixture of politics, emotional, and personal stuff. I am passionate about feminism and feminist activism. Probably the best thing would be to check my interests and the unlocked posts in my journal to see if you think we'd get along!

Blogging

2007-10-01T19:47:54Z

Hello everyone!

I am so excited to find this community, as I just declared a Women's Studies minor this semester. I am so interested in learning more, and my Intro class is so great - I can't wait to start taking more classes next semester. In any case, I started blogging about my experiences into feminism, and I'd love to hear some feedback from other Women's Studies scholars - my blog is here, so feel free to check it out! Thank you so much, and I look forward to being a member of this community!

- JL

x-posted to womens_studies & feminist_fury

add_a_feminist @ 2007-10-01T11:48:00

2007-10-01T19:47:41Z

This journal is an anonymous outlet for me. I am 24 years old and female. I am in a serious relationship.

I live in an apartment with my sister, who is a lesbian.

I am starting my Medical Assisting degree next semester.

I just started working at a company called Amcon Labs.

I am bipolar and have anxiety. I see a therapist and take medication.

Just as a warning, I am very sexual and do talk about sex, medications, and swear in my journal.

add_a_feminist @ 2007-09-08T23:17:00

2007-09-09T19:59:55Z

Hey, my name is Zaheen. I am Pakistani, white, and Mexican. I live very close to Atlanta, Georgia. I love the city, music, being a vegan & straight edge, feminism (obviously, right?), and life. I would love to get to know more people on here and up for adding anyone with an interesting LJ and interesting opinions.

Thanks!

Love,
Zaheen

add_a_feminist @ 2007-08-25T10:32:00

2007-08-25T15:40:12Z

hello there.
my name is krystle, i'm 18, queer, feminist (duh; why else would i be on here?), and i live in minnesota (hopefully i'll be in st. paul/minneapolis soon). i work as a baker at a locally-owned deli here in your stereotypical conservative small town, and i'm planning on applying to the minneapolis college of art and design (mcad) early next year.
i'm obsessed with my cats, knitting, the internet, music (all sorts), and art. this journal i keep as my personal journal where i rant and rave and talk all sorts of silly nonsense, so if you would like, feel free to add me. :)

hello!

2007-08-17T01:01:42Z

I'm Shiv...

.. this is my new, semi-secret journal, but I've been on livejournal for a long time with another account.

I'm almost twenty-two, and I live in Vancouver, BC during the school year, though I have yet to call the city home above my true-love, Vancouver Island. I'm a feminist (hee, duh) and I'm not scared to say that I'm something of an anarchist/socialist, but I'm also not very fond of labelling myself. I've been called a hippy, which I am not, but people seem to identify my mind-set/actions with that terminology. I'm very earth based and organic loving, fond of getting my feet and hands dirty in some great soil, walking in the woods, climbing trees. I love to thrift-shop and frankenstein my clothes. Some day I want to live in a tree, or on a commune, somewhere far away from the city. I love my blue bike named Besty, a Santa's Workshop reject. I'm a reader and a writer, I rant a lot but I'm also prone to enormous flights of fancy.
I do a lot of photography and many of these photos end up on my journal.
I love weird, little things that make me happy like sitting on the front porch, really good stew, or meeting someone amazing. I love documentaries. I'm living in a bus for the summer, an apartment for the fall, and I have no idea where after that. I've got two wee rats who live with me named Seymour and Franny. I used to be very shy, now I'm somewhat shy. I talk about body issues and politics (but not so much political parties- I'm not very fond of the government) in my journal, along with various snippets of writing, thoughts, analysis, things I find funny, rants, photos, etc... My mum used to say I was a pessimist and to prove her wrong I became an optimist (she says this was her intention all along.) I like to wake up early and have breakfast outside, I like to hug, and I've been accused of laughing too much (impossible, I say.)
I'm awkward, and I usually tell people that right away, which is even more awkward. I don't believe in gender-typing, and I'm trying to rid myself of the things teachers and peers have told me I am supposed to be because of my gender. I am constantly learning and growing, and I'll never know enough about anything to consider myself an authority on it- the world is fluid and ever-changing, nothing is stagnant, and I try not to be either.

(don't worry- I usually use paragraphs and better sentence structure when I write!)

I could make this seem a lot more formal and less whimsical, but if whimsy annoys you, I'm not the kind of person you want around.

I hope I'm not coming off too hard to get to know, because I'm not really that bad, and I'd love to have some more LJ friends!

add_a_feminist @ 2007-08-16T15:13:00

2007-08-16T05:15:38Z

I am Kate & I am nineteen years young.
I am little but I give big hugs.
My heart is open like a book.
I am an artist, a musician, a photographer, a writer, a student, a teacher, a lover.
My journal is kind-of bare at the moment, but with months to come it will probably be filled with photos, art, writings....
most of my journals end up being a sort-of online scrap book.
I have a lot of journals but I've decided this is one I shall be using mostly.

Some entires are private, some are public.
I love having new journals to read so.... add me if you wish!!

add_a_feminist @ 2007-08-10T11:05:00

2007-08-10T15:10:50Z

I'm Lena. I'm 18, Russian, and a city-dweller in Toronto.
I love graffiti, fire escapes, creaky houses, and the sound of streetcars at 3 in the morning. I like to dumpster-dive and DIY and whisper about corporations.
I also love trees, campfires, clean air and the freedom to see stars at night.
It's a hard choice but if I had my way, I'd run off and join a gypsy camp.

I like to say I'm a humanist rather than a feminist, but when it comes down to it...

I take psychology, women's studies, and the history of plagues in university.

♥ Alice in Wonderland, David Lynch, Tarantino, hummus, tea, photography, b-horror movies [zombies & werewolves], guitar, tae kwon do, tree-climbing, cigarettes, cartoons, surrealism, escapism, fempunk [i'm in a starting riot grrl band with my fellow cunts], astral projection.

♥ closed-minded conservative types, elitists, slow walkers, skeevy bad drivers, child molesters, animal abuse, reality tv, insomnia, stomach aches.

Add me because I dig friends, but be warned that my contents can be explicit.