Linkspam: A Parting Gift Edition

So, as some people may or may not be aware, Elizabeth (Sent Without Subject) and I will be leaving on our trip to Namibia and Zambia in less than one week! So before I go, I wanted to give you lot a few links that I've been saving up.

Linkspam: A Multiple Issue Edition

There are some links here about atheism, feminism, films, and more!

Just a Couple Links

A VERY small Linkspam, just for fun.

Being a Feminist Lover of Popular Culture

And why it kind of sucks.

So, I think my example of the day is Inception. Because, working as a projectionist, I have been peeking in at all my favorite parts, mostly to do with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (who basically made that movie. Seriously, so not worth it if he's not in it), and it's been on my mind a lot. The thing I hate the MOST about the movie is the reaction to it--it's seriously not a new concept, and it's not mind-blowing. Seriously, I can give lists of movies with much the same tone, themes, or "is-it-real"-ness, going back decades. But I'll save that for another post.

This post is about the thing I hate the second most about Inception, which is not limited to Inception. So if it feels like I am picking on Inception, I am, but only because it's there and a good example. But this applies to so many movies, TV shows, and the like, and it's starting to depress me. This thing is its use of gender, sex, and women.

Linkspam: Rape Culture

So, recently I started to become engrossed in researching Rape Culture. This has consumed a good two days of my life.

So what is rape culture? Well, here it is:

It is everywhere in the entire world.

I have a lot to say on the matter, but I know of other people who have already said it better.