So this was pretty appalling. Curious as to how they will test her “gender?” Will they make her walk in high heels while touching one finger and then the other to her nose? Or will they see if she can apply lipstick without a mirror? With her toes? Upside down? Ah, the possibilities. Semenya told [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Semenya
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Feminism, Gender, Semenya, Sexuality, transvestite on August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Long After
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dry, Feminism, Persephone, rape, Sexuality on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gumtree Racism
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Gumtree, Racism on August 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So here I am in Johannesburg. Much to my surprise, it’s freezing cold. So cold that I have taken to carrying around a portable electric heater, which I use to warm myself like a lizard. I felt guilty for being so ignorant of Africa’s potential coldness. I felt like just another dumb white person who [...]
15 Hours to Winter
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged eruption, Jazz, lips, parting, Sexuality on August 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »




