03.03.05

not because it’s women’s history month

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I always struggle a bit with how best to respond to black history month, or women’s history month as a white man. On the one hand, I think they’re a cool way to raise awareness and celebrate African American culture in America, black culture the world over, women’s history, women’s issues, or any confluence of the four.

Now, I’m also not one of those white guys who thinks that it’s not fair to white men to not have ‘white men’s history month.’ No. I realize that every month is white men’s history month. And that, for me, is the issue. I think that all too often, these x history months (where x = a historically mistreated, underrepresented, etc., group) are used by white folks to feel good about being ‘multicultural.’

So, if you were wondering why I didn’t make any posts on black history during black history month (February) it’s because I don’t really like the idea of black history being given one month that it must remain relegated to. Perhaps, black history month or women’s history month are small steps in the right direction, and I’m too much of a utopian/critic. I don’t know.

Frankly, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with celebrating either of these months, in fact, there’s a lot RIGHT with celebrating these months. I just think that stopping when the month ends is far too much of a temptation for lots of white men. (I can just see white men all over the US and abroad thinking, “Whew, glad we made it through another February and March, now we can get back to our war-mongering, gun-loving, white inventor shows on the History Channel…Hey woman, get me a beer.” You get the idea.)

Nonetheless, I don’t want the opportunity to share a few of my favorite new blogfinds to slip by. I realize that my list of ‘other blogs’ has gotten a touch on the ‘longish’ side of things. As such, it’s entirely possible that a few of you who don’t meticulously scour my link changes (read: pretty much all of you) probably missed a few of my newest additions, all of whom are women or written about women’s issues.

First is a blog that’s begun this February. I like a lot of what she’s got written, and though she hasn’t been writing long–I like what’s there. So, go check out Bridget Jones goes to Seminary. (Yes, if you were wondering, the title IS what got me.)

Another at the top of my list is Black Feminism. Great thoughts and commentary. All from an exceptionally underrepresented vantagepoint on the blogosphere.

I found Black Feminism by reading a link that’s been over on the sidebar for a while, ChurchGal. Frankly, ChurchGal is one of my top 5 favourite blogs. I strongly suggest making Ding a regular read.

Another of my new favourites is LAmom. Wonderfully insightful thoughts on everything from being pro-life, to liberal politics, to childbearing and motherhood.

I’d encourage y’all to pay them a visit. And, tell them Brandon sent you. Trust me, you’ll be glad you dropped by.

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not because it’s women’s history month

Posted in culture, life at 3:21 pm by

I always struggle a bit with how best to respond to black history month, or women’s history month as a white man. On the one hand, I think they’re a cool way to raise awareness and celebrate African American culture in America, black culture the world over, women’s history, women’s issues, or any confluence of the four.

Now, I’m also not one of those white guys who thinks that it’s not fair to white men to not have ‘white men’s history month.’ No. I realize that every month is white men’s history month. And that, for me, is the issue. I think that all too often, these x history months (where x = a historically mistreated, underrepresented, etc., group) are used by white folks to feel good about being ‘multicultural.’

So, if you were wondering why I didn’t make any posts on black history during black history month (February) it’s because I don’t really like the idea of black history being given one month that it must remain relegated to. Perhaps, black history month or women’s history month are small steps in the right direction, and I’m too much of a utopian/critic. I don’t know.

Frankly, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with celebrating either of these months, in fact, there’s a lot RIGHT with celebrating these months. I just think that stopping when the month ends is far too much of a temptation for lots of white men. (I can just see white men all over the US and abroad thinking, “Whew, glad we made it through another February and March, now we can get back to our war-mongering, gun-loving, white inventor shows on the History Channel…Hey woman, get me a beer.” You get the idea.)

Nonetheless, I don’t want the opportunity to share a few of my favorite new blogfinds to slip by. I realize that my list of ‘other blogs’ has gotten a touch on the ‘longish’ side of things. As such, it’s entirely possible that a few of you who don’t meticulously scour my link changes (read: pretty much all of you) probably missed a few of my newest additions, all of whom are women or written about women’s issues.

First is a blog that’s begun this February. I like a lot of what she’s got written, and though she hasn’t been writing long–I like what’s there. So, go check out Bridget Jones goes to Seminary. (Yes, if you were wondering, the title IS what got me.)

Another at the top of my list is Black Feminism. Great thoughts and commentary. All from an exceptionally underrepresented vantagepoint on the blogosphere.

I found Black Feminism by reading a link that’s been over on the sidebar for a while, ChurchGal. Frankly, ChurchGal is one of my top 5 favourite blogs. I strongly suggest making Ding a regular read.

Another of my new favourites is LAmom. Wonderfully insightful thoughts on everything from being pro-life, to liberal politics, to childbearing and motherhood.

I’d encourage y’all to pay them a visit. And, tell them Brandon sent you. Trust me, you’ll be glad you dropped by.

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