"I'm no woman. I'm a girl. I may be pushing 30. I may have my own apartment. I may be capable of writing checks, renting a car and ordering Pay-Per-View, but none of that makes me a woman," insists Meghan Daum
Article Abstract:
A writer lists down her reasons for preferring the word 'girl' to 'lady' or 'woman.' The word sounds like a growling animal which is associated with images of power, toughness and boldness. Her preference for the term girl is brought about by her frustration of finding no equivalent term for guy.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1999
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Home work
Article Abstract:
A telecommuter shares the experiences she has had as a home-office employee. They range from taking unscheduled naps to being unable to socialize with non-home-office workers and reporting for work nude on Fridays.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1999
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Radio nights
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Call-in radio advice shows are popular because they appeal to people's voyeuristic tendencies. Some people feel better about their lives after hearing that others have more problems than they do.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
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