I’ve wanted to see the movie Pink Ribbons, Inc. since its release in theaters earlier this year. I was even contemplating driving the 100 miles or so back to the Twin Cities to see it as it didn’t make it into theaters close to me. But of course, I waited too long. About a month or …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Where’s the feminism in the breast cancer awareness? I keep wondering about this question and so does Lisa Valentine, the author of today’s guest post. Are you wondering too? Please read Lisa’s well-articulated thoughts about feminism, breast cancer and more. Lisa’s words will get you thinking. You’ll find her bio at the end of this post.
This post addresses 10 things wrong with the pink ribbon, though there are probably many more. Be sure to let me know what I missed down in the comments. So, what’s wrong with the pink ribbon anyway? Turns out, plenty. I get this question a lot. It’s a good one, so I thought I’d share …
Pink Ribbon Blues by Gayle Sulik, my review. Everywhere you look during October, along with the changing color of leaves, there is pink. And I’m just wondering … Are you feeling blue yet about seeing all that pink? Pink Ribbon Blues: How Breast Cancer Culture Undermines Women’s Health by Gayle A. Sulik, MA, PhD, is …
Has feminism dropped the ball in breast cancer awareness campaigns? “Sexy” sells. Sadly, it is even selling breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer has been trivialized. It has also been sexualized. Both are wrong. You might want to read: It’s Time to Stop Trivializing Breast Cancer. The end does not justify the means.