Tag: sexism

The Grey Area of Rape Culture in the Black and White World of Jewish Orthodoxy

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, “Not for Ourselves Alone” is running a special series called 30 Days of Bodyshaming, designed to give a voice to the many different experiences of girls and women. This series will feature guest posts by professors, writers, a nutritionist, a cartoonist, young girls, and mothers. Gut wrenching and honest, these... Read more »
By Juliet C. Bond,
April 20, 2015 at 6:58 am • 

I Don't Wear Yoga Pants Because My Husband/Dad Said So

This week, the television show, Good Morning America, featured an interview in which a woman elucidated the important reasons why she’s chosen to no longer wear yoga pants or leggings – despite her admission that she’s worn them for comfort in the past. What trumps female comfort? A man’s opinion that she’s too tempting. And not just... Read more »
By Juliet C. Bond,
January 29, 2015 at 6:46 am • 
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    Juliet C. Bond

    Juliet C. Bond is a writer and professor at Columbia College in Chicago. Her first book, "Sam’s Sister," was published in 2005, and has sold over 50,000 copies. She went on to collaborate with Newberry winner Joyce Sidman to publish the stage adaptation of "This is Just to Say." Juliet’s shorter works can be found in "The Prairie Wind," at storystudiochicago.com and citymusecountrymuse.com. Juliet serves as the Welcome Coordinator for The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators in Illinois, and has had the pleasure of working under the tutelage of award winning authors including; Jane Yolen, Jane Hamilton, Laurie Lawlor and Audrey Niffinegger. She chose the name for this space as an homage to Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony whose hard work on gender equality serve as daily motivation to continue fighting for girls and women everywhere.

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