Geek Girl Toys Aren’t Just For Girls

“The logic presumably goes like this: Comic book & genre movies are for boys, so we only put the male characters on the toys for boys, and only provide male characters for the boys to play with, because boys don’t like anything having to do with female characters. As the mom of a little boy, I have to point out that this simply is not true.” – @dani_ketch with her thoughts on #WheresGamora

LEGO Adds New Female Scientist Toys After Fans Demand Them

As someone who was heavily involved in the campaign to raise awareness of this project, I’m stoked that they’re finally a reality. 😀

Science, Sexism and the Media

New Zealand scientist and teacher Dr Michelle Dickinson (aka Nanogirl) on science, sexism, and the media.

Let this space be a reminder of how much I Hate Love You.

For anyone who has a kid unhealthily addicted to Minecraft. There is hope…

EDIT: Any abusive, misogynist, offensive comments will NOT be approved – which is basically all of them right now. None of you are representing the positive side of the Minecraft community.

Before you trolls comment – or click through to the original blogger and abuse her – read this post to see how nice you can be to strangers online.

Then take a look at this. It’s about you…

 

Why #WeWantLeia Is Another Proof Of Why We Need #YesAllWomen and #YesAllGirls

#WeWantLeia