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sas·sy 1 (ss)
adj. sas·si·er, sas·si·est
1. Rude and disrespectful; impudent.
2. Lively and spirited; jaunty. 3. Stylish; chic: a sassy little hat. 
2. Lively and spirited; jaunty. 3. Stylish; chic: a sassy little hat.
I am studying sociology. I believe in frank, open, honest communication. In case you did not notice I am a feminist.
I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in Sociology with a gender studies certificate. My research interests are feminism, social movements, gender, sexuality, education, deviance, and family.
My goal is to raise awareness of issues in society, and discuss a variety of social topics and issues affecting the southern states, the U.S.A., and the world.
February 27, 2013
August 7, 2012
How Healthy Are Teens in Your State?
Adolescent health spans many areas, from mental, physical and reproductive health to substance abuse to relationships. The choices made and behaviors adopted during these years affect adolescents’ overall wellbeing and, potentially, their health throughout their lives.
September 27, 2011
New law could decriminalize those with HIV
A proposed law introduced to Congress last week would end extensive punishment for people who transmit HIV to others.
Called the Repeal HIV Discrimination Act, the law will call for repeal of laws that essentially criminalize people with HIV in various ways. As of now, 34 states have laws criminalizing exposure to or nondisclosure of HIV, with a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and/or registration as a sex offender.
From HIV Plus Magazine:
In Ohio, for example, it is unlawful for an HIVer to engage in sexual acts before disclosing their HIV status to a sexual partner.
“This bill gives a lot of people hope,” Tracy Johnson, 23, told Housing Works. ”These laws have made me feel like I’m a criminal because I have this illness. Even if I disclose, I know I can still be arrested if my partner gets mad at me and tells the police I didn’t do so.”Thoughts?
August 25, 2011
Study: Rate of Unintended Pregnancies Among Poor Women on the Rise
As Republicans seek to eliminate funding for contraception, a new report from the Guttmacher institute finds that while “the rate of unintended pregnancies continues to decrease among wealthy or educated women, the rate among women who fall below the federal poverty line has climbed.” “At a minimum, however, we must ensure that all women, and particularly those who are most vulnerable, have access to the education and range of reproductive health services and counseling they need in order to plan the pregnancies they want and prevent the ones they don’t,” Guttmacher Institute President and CEO Sharon Camp said.
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My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard and they’re like
“How did a milkshake manage to develop a gravitational pull that...
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A few weeks ago my mom stapled pages of a story in one of her women’s magazines together and handed it...
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So You Still Think Homosexuality Is A Sin?
via my mother
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“Advice for young feminists? Do something else besides feminism. I’m serious. The feminist blogosphere is oversaturated in my opinion. Please, find...”
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“I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women, and heterosexual men and women marrying another are entitled...”
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Just because he likes boys does not mean he’s flamboyant.
Just because she likes girls does not mean she’s butch.
Don’t...
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“If you are a white woman and you want to call yourself a feminist, you must acknowledge that your whiteness affords you a privilege that shields you...”
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stop trying to deny me the rights that all people deserve.
