Tag Archives: sexism

Feminist Guilt

Posted on May 17, 2009 by

I knew there would be people who criticised the way I brought up Austin, because they’d say that I was (in my father-in-law’s words) “making a lass out of him.” I was ready for that, and have been able to … Continue reading →

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Shared parenting, or lack of /rant

Posted on March 1, 2009 by

By Ruth Moss (Rant alert). The ever-brilliant Renee over at Womanist Musings recently wrote a post about how biology was not destiny. I can’t hope to explain succinctly so I suggest reading it yourself. Thing is this. My biology does … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding a toddler – sexist reactions

Posted on December 8, 2008 by

by Ruth Moss My toddler is nearly twenty months of age and I breastfeed him. Mainly during the night and at weekends, but also before and after work and in the evening. Already I’ve started getting comments, which I want … Continue reading →

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