Category Archives: queer

The radical “Sister-Wives” – a review

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

My last year of college I wrote a rather lengthy thesis, where after many interviews and  much reading,  I came to believe  a rather simple idea:  many women who practice patriarchal forms of a variety of religions, understand their practice … Continue reading →

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Gendering pregancy and the normative world

Posted on April 3, 2008 by

There is at least one transgendered man who gave birth to a child. The birthfather’s, partner also a transgendered man, wrote an article about their life in the Village Voice. In his article he told the story of two men … Continue reading →

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Taking back Sodom

Posted on July 31, 2007 by

On a tour to Bethlehem, I overheard a devote Christian woman sitting behind me on the bus, discussing her aversion to visiting the dead sea as a cite of tourism, since once it was the site of Sodom. Quick recap … Continue reading →

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Pride Parade Jerusalem 2007

Posted on June 22, 2007 by

Despite repeated warning from every policeman I approached to ask for directions, I made it to the Pride Parade!  At one point the policeman actually told me not to go and tried to block me. I was shocked – I … Continue reading →

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