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Re: Girl Scouts and Feminism (Snarl! February, 1998)
From: April

Yes, Girl Scouts has changed! In one of my classes at college studying gender, a student brought in the Junior Girl Scout Handbook. They had a section on how the media portrays girls, and helps them notice that they are NOT just their looks: they are interesting human beings with a wide range of interests!! Back in '89 when I was a GS we went camping, did science experiments, put on a play for the daisy scouts (kindergartners), had International Fairs where we ate food from different countries, and more! I had a blast. I did quit while in 6th grade because my leader was a meanie and gave preference to her daughter and because it wasn't seen as "cool"....but now I look back and wish I had stayed!! My boyfriend makes Eagle Scout by the end of the month...he is a community-service-minded feminist guy who can save your life if you're lost in the forest!! Scouts rule!!



Re: Girl Scouts and Feminism (Snarl! February, 1998)
From: Luna

I'm sure the girl scouts are a feminist group...but is that a snarl? I was hoping to read something a little snarlier in this section. Next week-is Kermit a chauvinist frog?



Re: Girl Scouts and Feminism (Snarl! February, 1998)
From: Christa

I'm not so sure about the Scouts being feminist. They're not exactly tolerant of alternative lifestyles for one thing. Do the scouts allow lesbians? Maybe they're all right for building the self esteem of straight girls, but what about the rest of us?



Re: Protection From or By the Boys? (February, 1998)
From: Celeste Thorgren

Wonderful, strong-minded, and totally true piece of work. I loved it and agree all the way. Guys wouldn't have to protect us if other guys didn't cause shit, right? So, it is just a circle. And what if the guy that is supposed to be protecting you, turns against you. Then who will protect you? In the end, no one has anyone but themselves, and they should go on that from the very beginning so that if the situation arises, they can protect themselves, without having to look around for help.



Re: Protection From or By the Boys? (February, 1998)
From: Anna

I totally agree with you. Today i was waiting outside my school for my ride and I was scared to death! I stayed in the light by the other people, afraid to go into the parking lot because I thought someone might pull me into their car and attack me. But there were guys walking out there without a thought. Its good that they feel safe and secure, but why do I have to be afraid just because of my genitals?

And they are trying to fix it from the back to the front. Every solution they have is taking a bit of freedom away from the woman. "Don't walk alone" "don't drive alone" "always have your date walk you to your door" "carry mace" "learn Karate" "don't live alone". Um, how bout teaching boys some respect and empathy for other human beings? I read a quote in a profile the other day that said "I know its not PC but some times you have to smack your bitches around. they need to be kept in line." I almost cried. Not that anyone would think in such a horribly backwayrds way, but that the only thing he found wrong with it was that it wasn't PC!!!



Re: Protection From or By the Boys? (February, 1998)
From:Golf Man

You are right! But just remember that as a young man we are taught to look after the ones we love. The world that we live in today is messed up, but it is time for us all to take it back!



Re: Protection From or By the Boys? (February, 1998)
From: Marin

I agree whole-heartedly. As a 20yr-old living alone in a city, I have been (at 10PM) commanded by a police officer to "Go inside and don't come out without a man on each arm!" This happened as I was having a nighttime cigarette ON MY BALCONY! I resent the suggestion I was doing something foolhardy (aside from the lung damage, of course!) and being told I must rely on an XY version of a nighttime accessory. I will certainly have caution, but I refuse to become housebound due to "what if..." type fears.



Re: Babies (February, 1998)
From: Steffani

Divine, brilliant...



Re: Babies (February, 1998)
From: Christine Zalnick

Wonderful! As a fellow writer, I can certainly relate!



Re: Venus in 1998 (February, 1998)
From: Titiana

The peotry is amazing...it portrays the inner most of a womans being.



Re: Venus in 1998 (February, 1998)
From: Joanne B.

You go girl. No matter what roles are put on us, women will survive and thrive.



Re: Well Enough (February, 1998)
From: Monique

I really related to this. Sometimes you just can't know when to let go. This has such a sense of loss. I love it!



Re: Well Enough (February, 1998)
From: Jennifer Lea Yawn

I think it is beautiful...but then the author is my sister :)



Re: Poland Solo (February, 1998)
From: Jaime Rodriguez

Thanks for this! I took a mostly train trip through Italy and France and Switzerland several years ago by myself and also found myself bonding with some of my fellow travelers. Nothing as creepy as what you described, but it was still kind of scary to be travelling alone in strange lands. Exciting too!



Re: Dancing Birds (February, 1998)
From: Nicole

Awesome.



Re: Dancing Birds (February, 1998)
From: Jocelyn

Really nice with the descriptions. I hate it when I'm having a perfect moment and some idiot ruins it!








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