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Let’s talk about sex – honestly, politically, and without euphemism. Specifically, let’s talk about heterosexual sex, where the cultural expectations, emotional labor, and political power dynamics hit hardest for women. For all the progress feminism has made, we still live in a world where sex means different things for men and women – not just…
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The Social Expectations of Smiling and Emotional Labour We’re taught from an early age to smile. “Smile more,” they say. “Why don’t you smile? You look so much prettier when you do!” “Cheer up, love.” “Don’t be so serious.” But in reality, I don’t owe you my smile. In fact, I don’t owe you anything…
Politics of power and life 