On Being Compared to Lewinsky

Edith at team-blog Because Sometimes Feminists Aren't Nice describes attending a lecture by the director of the Emma Goldman Papers in Berkeley and wonders how researchers separate their identity from that of their subject.

Over at The Happy Feminist, the blogger tells how an otherwise enjoyable learning experience turned into one of alienation:

"Back in 1999, when I was a 27 year old prosecutor, I attended a week-long trial advocacy seminar for prosecutors from around the United States. My group had about 10 young prosecutors and 3 instructors who were experienced trial lawyers. We spent the week doing mock trial exercises and being videotaped and critiqued. I learned a great deal and it was great to meet other professionals in my line of work. At the end of the week, I got to take home the videotape of all my mock trial performances. I remember liking everyone involved in the project and feeling that we all got along well in a fun but professional setting. There was no sexual banter during the course of the week."

Yes, that was a teaser quote to get you hooked—click through to read the rest of "On Being Compared to Lewinsky".

And finally, also through The Happy Feminist, the feminist meme:

"Five Things Feminism Has Done For Me"

I want to point to Zuzu's participation at team-blog Feministe, because she mentions this meme's Canadian origins within the context of the Canadian federal government's funding cuts to Status of Women Canada.

And I join Happy Feminist in saying to all readers:

I tag all of you!

Image: Shakespeare's Sister. Also posted at BlogHer.