This question is one of the most controversial within the humanist and feminist community: Can you be a humanist without being a feminist? Our short answer: No. If you are a humanist, then you are a feminist. Humanism, broadly or expansively construed, is an ethical and philosophical worldview including religious … Continue reading
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In Conversation with Professor Robert Jensen on Patriarchy, Pornography, and Radical Feminism
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Dr. Robert Jensen is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in media, law, and politics. Here we talk about his background and views, especially around patriarchy, pornography, and radical feminism. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What was family background regarding geography, culture, language, and … Continue reading
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Here’s your Canadian Atheist Weekly Update for 17-Mar-2018 to 23-Mar-2018.
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Here’s your Canadian Atheist Weekly Update for 10-Mar-2018 to 16-Mar-2018.
International Women’s Day in Canada
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Canada seems poised for a proper celebratory day, today March 8, for International Women’s Day. Of course, this allies with two other days: Women’s Equality Day, and Women’s History Month. These mark important celebrations for women throughout the world with a recognized day. Canada remains an important proponent … Continue reading
Interview with Gauri Hopkins on Cult Upbringing and Contemporary Feminism
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What was early living like for you? In other words, what was the geographic, familial, cultural, and religious life for you? Gauri Hopkins: My parents joined a religious cult when they were teenagers. My father is from Wales and my mother from Mauritius. Both … Continue reading