MeerderWörter’s Comments (group member since Jan 08, 2016)

MeerderWörter’s comments from the Our Shared Shelf group.

Fernanda wrote: "It is sadly true how far we are from being conformable in being VAGINAS!

As an old fashion reader I like to feel the weight of the book on my lap as I move forward on my reading, I like how it sm..."

Now to you. I am like you, I need to feel the book while I read it. It's so important, otherwise I feel as if it is caged and I can't get to it.
I don't know, I felt uneasy too, but it wasn't that much of a problem for me to say it. Maybe it's just because I give a damn on so many things society is itchy about. But then, I do understand why you had problems with it, I have my words too, that give me troubles.

Maggie wrote: "I just finished the book after a few days since I couldn't put it down. I wasn't embarrassed to read it on the train because I don't really care what strangers think of what I'm reading. Some of th..."

Violence against women really is a problem, we need to end that. But the one question that always comes to my mind is: "How?"
But we'll find a solution, and I bet there are people already doing just that, let's see how we can help them.

Baptiste wrote: "Thank you everyone for your dedication."

Hey, if OSS would offer jobs I'd be the first one to apply. You're important to me, especially people like you who really want to dive into this wonderful topic called feminism:)
For me, this isn't just a book club, we aren't just people. This is important!

So, I'm always glad when I can help you, just don't be afraid to ask:)

Ross wrote: "All comments are on feminist topics that is why we are here. The odd sealion troll is just something we have to absorb. In the end all input has some value.

We must have to keep in mind why we ar..."

Thank you for reminding us, Ross. We really need to remember why we gathered here, and why Emma invited us here to begin with. We need to march, we need to discuss, and we need to make one little change at a time!

Karlita wrote: "Nyssa wrote: "Brigette wrote: "I'm looking for a complete list of the books chosen so far. Is there one?"

Clicking on "Bookshelf" in the upper right-hand corner will show you everything that's bee..."

A complete compilation of the books read so far can be found when you visit the main page, and scroll down until the end.

Henriette wrote: "In Denmark we have several female party leaders as well. And we had a female prime minister a few years ago.
Still, the ratio between men and women in politics are definitely not 50/50."

Winston wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Baptiste wrote: "Of course MeerderWorter.

So now, somebody can give me some feminist topics ?

Baptiste"

Reproductive rights is probably a core feminist issue. Other issues..."

Thanks for reminding that there are indeed some women out there. How could I forget them?!

Baptiste wrote: "Of course MeerderWorter.

So now, somebody can give me some feminist topics ?

Baptiste"

Reproductive rights is probably a core feminist issue. Other issues that I have to think of are equal pay, the glass ceiling (that women are in politics, but still have not the highest positions, except for Merkel in Germany perhaps) and other laws that still favour men, especially white men.

Adam wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Adam wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Adam wrote: "I beat this like a pile of dirt from a dead horse.

Princeton and Northwestern study on democracy in the US (most likely applic..."

At least their secretary will read it. And the more people read it, the better!

Baptiste wrote: "Hello,

What caracteristics must to check a book to be feminist ?

The author must be a woman ? (i think not)
The principal character must to be a woman ?
The principal(s) subject(s) of the boooo..."

I agree with you that the author doesn't need to be a woman, but I guess it's more likely for a woman to write a feminist book.
I think the subjects that the book covers must be feminist, otherwise it wouldn't be feminist. But then, take into consideration that way more topics are feminist than they first seem to be.

Samantha wrote: "Hi, this is my first comment and maybe it's an OCC, but, I don't remember where, I read that men who prefer the private area completely shaved have some kind of mental disorder.

And I speak for m..."

From everything I heard, it's rather the opposite.
But then I can't tell you from first hand, I never shaved in my whole life anywhere.

Your English is nothing to feel sorry for!

Amarei wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Most of you seem to know this play/book, but I don't think many in Austria know the play/book. Or maybe know but have not read/let alone seen it.

Do you think it's an America..."

Thanks for answering, Amarei. Maybe I just grew up in a too conservative environment (which would actually explain a lot!)

Ashwin wrote: "Ross wrote: "I would chose myself and Emma and advise everyone to choose themselves and Emma also. What we are doing at least on OSS "

I take your advice! But if I am to choose someone other than ..."

Obama and the Boss Lady would definitely make up a great pair! I totally share your opinion!

Mafalda wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Meelie wrote: "Not a problem ;) that's how I thought it was worded, so I could still be wrong? Hahah!!

But yes, Marx! I like the idea of a theorist joining someone else - so..."

https://twitter.com/emilord?lang=de
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comment...
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/im... (that's also available in German)
http://aisdsd.org/im-emily-quinn-im-i...

And she's a member of InterAct - Youth:)
http://interactadvocates.org/

Sascha wrote: "I think this question is a little bit strange because as you can't join different people into one person the answer is already there. Of course there are many people working for equality who I thin..."

What an honour to be able to help you broadening your mind, Sascha! I have to thank you to, everyone here, because all of you have also broadened my mind:)

Now, if I were to join two people together, dead or alive, I would choose Wilma Mankiller and Emily Quinn. The former needs no introduction, but I'd choose her for her Native American heritage and her Cherokee mind (I LOVE her quote: “An Indian is an Indian regardless of the degree of Indian blood or which little government card they do or do not possess.”). I plan on reading her books and from what Gloria wrote in MLOTR, she seemed to be such an iconic and charismatic person.
Now, Emily Quinn is an intersex activist, and from what I've read about her, seems to have quite the right attitude for general change. She has the balls (pun totally intended) and comforts those who struggle with their intersex-related issues. Check her out, she's great!

Meelie wrote: "Not a problem ;) that's how I thought it was worded, so I could still be wrong? Hahah!!

But yes, Marx! I like the idea of a theorist joining someone else - someone who is more of a practical pers..."

I love Marx, his "Kapital" is seen as the best analysis of the industrial society of the 19th century, that's saying something!:)
It took me some time to understand him, but now I really do, and see what a great thinker he was! And revolutionist, he was the publisher of a revolutionist news paper ( I knew I'd need this some time, apart from my studies), and had to live in exile in London after the revolution failed.

Adam wrote: "MeerderWörter wrote: "Adam wrote: "I beat this like a pile of dirt from a dead horse.

Princeton and Northwestern study on democracy in the US (most likely applicable in other countries)

Long (pdf..."

In Austria they're not really used to personal letters, more letters to the editor. So, although they might not read them personally, I'm quite sure that whoever reads them will report content and numbers.

Meelie wrote: "Thanks Meerder!! :)"

You're welcome:)

Because Meelie posted about intersex Hanne Gaby Odiele in message 258, I'd like to share this with all of you:

She sure is a beautiful lady:)

https://www.facebook.com/HuffPostQuee...

Emma wrote: "Ross wrote: "Yes indeed we are marching again."

Awesome I want to go to this one!!!! Thanks for the info :)"

Where are we marching? Maybe solidarity marches can be organised again?

Pam wrote: "Laure wrote: "I believe they'll ("benefits" of being in a patriarchy) disappear once we reach true equality (that's not coming so soon, unfortunately)"

You and I, and probably most people here can..."

I think you listed exactly the things that we need to change, among others.