Tag Archives: Gender

The Myth of “Privilege”

Posted on April 24, 2013 by The Political Hat

     While the Boston Marathon terrorist attack brought out the best in most people, it brought out the worst from some of the more abrasive minions of the Progressive left.  The basis for this hatred and petty bitterness?  “White Privilege.”      A … Continue reading →

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The History of Political Correctness

Posted on April 22, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A brief introductory history to “political correctness,” “cultural marxism,” “critical theory,” and the Frankfurt School.      Hat Tip: Dave Blount over at Moonbattery.

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News of the Week for Apr. 21st, 2013

Posted on April 21, 2013 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for Apr. 21st, 2013

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War of Words

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Political Hat

     William Jacobson over at Legal Insurrection has a recent post on how “language is destiny, and we have lost the language.” Indeed, defining the terms that we use can be 90% of the battle over not only politics, but the … Continue reading →

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An Intellectual Monoculture Dedicated Above All to Identity Politics

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Political Hat

Bowdoin: A Case Study of The Failure of Higher Education      A recent address given by Barry Mills, the President of Bowdoin (a small liberal arts college).  Therein he addresses an encounter with a fellow golfer who was critical of the … Continue reading →

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Why Victim Disarmament Zones are a Bad Idea

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Amanda Collins, a student at the University of Nevada, Reno, possesses a CCW (Concealed Carry Permit).  The University of Nevada, Reno, however, requires that to exercise one’s right to conceal carry, they must attain the permission of the University, which is practically … Continue reading →

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Into the Maelstrom: The War on Boys

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The precipitous drop in the success of males in school and the workforce, while concomitantly there was an increase in the success for women has become so noticeable, that even center left policy organizations, such as Third Way, have noticed … Continue reading →

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Abolition of Gender – Canadian Edition

Posted on March 29, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Via the Blazing Cat Fur blog, yet another attack on “gender” is being instigated by the government, this time in Canada.      The Toronto District School Board  is touting a pamphlet that stresses “transgender” rights, specifically the right of people to … Continue reading →

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Storm Troopers of the War on Boys

Posted on March 27, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The social sciences can readily be abused by those who wish to push an agenda, and often such work is less “science” than bias confirmation.  When doctors and other such professionals allow their reputation to be a servant for their … Continue reading →

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The Political Temptation of Social Science

Posted on March 13, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The 1950’s crusade against comic books was spearheaded by Fredric Wertham, a psychologist who outlined in his book Seduction of the Innocent that comic books were negatively influencing children, and were primarily responsible for causing juvenile delinquency.  It turns out … Continue reading →

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