Category Archives: Christina Hoff Sommers

The Intellectual Space to Be Anti-Male Is Necessary and Desirable

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Ampersand

In a couple of posts in January, I touched on the topic of “male-bashing.” “Male-bashing” is an inaccurate phrase, since — as Hugo says — words are not fists. (And see this post by Mandolin, as well.) But in general, … Continue reading →

Response to Christina Hoff Sommers, part 3: Truths and Lies

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Ampersand

In a speech, self-described “conservative feminist” Christina Hoff Sommers said: Let me turn to my second major objection to contemporary feminism: its reckless disregard for the truth. In doing research for my books, I looked carefully at some standard feminist … Continue reading →

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Cathy Young responds to me regarding feminist hatred of men

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Ampersand

I was thrown off my horse by strep throat, but I am planning to continue my series responding to Christina Hoff Sommers. First, however: Over at The Y Files, columnist Cathy Young responds to part two of my series. Cathy … Continue reading →

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Response to Christina Hoff Sommers, Part 2: Do Feminists Hate Men?

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Ampersand

Self-described “conservative feminist” Christina Hoff Sommers delivered a speech outlining her primary objects to contemporary feminism. Item one: “Today’s movement takes a very dim view of men.”
And here is the problem with the play and with the gender feminist* philosophy that informs it: Most men are not brutes. They are not oppressors. Yes, there are [...] Continue reading →

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Response to Christina Hoff Sommers, part 1: Ovulars instead of Seminars?

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Ampersand

Christina Hoff Sommers criticizes feminist professors for using the made-up word “ovulars” — but in the last quarter-century, practically the only person who’s used the word is… Christina Hoff Sommers. Continue reading →

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Anorexia Nervosa, Obesity, Moral Panic and Christina Hoff Sommers

Posted on April 7, 2006 by Ampersand

Jill and Piny both have good posts at Feministe regarding Anorexia Nervosa. My favorite quote is from Jill’s post: And as for denial, on a most basic level, fuck that. Sorry, but why are the values of self-sacrifice only brought … Continue reading →

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Oppressed by the Vagina Monologues

Posted on February 21, 2005 by Ampersand

Via Redneck Feminist, an amusing article in Reason considers the right-wing horror of Eve Ensler’s much-criticized play. Meet the put-upon conservative coed, the prototype pushed by conservative feminists to demonstrate liberal bias on college campuses. We’ll call her Claire. Claire … Continue reading →

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Why don't they give up on attacking Koss already?

Posted on January 26, 2005 by Ampersand

In the comments to an earlier thread, Mousehounde wrote: As to the topic: I do not understand the fixation on trying to discredit Koss’ study. What difference does it make if the rate is not 1 in 4? So what … Continue reading →

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The narrowness of "equity feminism"

Posted on January 13, 2005 by Ampersand

(This is the third of three posts on “equity feminism” and “gender feminism.”) (Part one) Part two) Ironically, although self-dubbed “equity feminists” often say they’re continuing the traditions of first-wave feminism, it’s doubtful any first wave feminists would have signed … Continue reading →

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