her-001 00 Covers.qxd 9/4/02 8:55 PM Page 1 WOMEN’S NEWS & FEMINIST VIEWS • Fall 2002 • Vol. 16 No.2 • US $5.75/Canada $5.75 Turbo Chicks Made in Canada TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION her-001 00 Covers.qxd 9/4/02 8:55 PM Page 2 table of contents FALL 2002 / VOLUME 16 NO. 2 THE FUTURE OF FEMINISM WOMEN’S LIBERATION Features 27 IS COMING Third-wave women are expressing their sexuality like never before. Find out why books like Jane Sexes it up: True Confessions of Feminist Desire are so hot. by Jennifer O’Connor CREATING 30COMMUNITY What does the future of community activism hold in a post-globalized world? In Vancouver it’s a future where First Nations’ rights, the rights of immigrants and refugees and human rights come together. by Sook C. Kong CONCEIVABLE 34OPTIONS What will technologies like genetic testing and in- vitro fertilization mean for women in the future? An Page 24: Members of Speak Out Against Fundamentalism encourage debate interview with reproductive technology-watcher and on the role of fundamentalism in citizens’ forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil. McGill University professor Abby Lippman on Canada’s latest reproductive technology bill. TURBO CHICKS: by Leigh Felesky 16 TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION This interview with the three co-editors of Turbo Chicks: Young Feminisms, addresses the question, “What does it mean to have grown up in Canada after the women’s movement influences of the 1970s?” by Krista Scott-Dixon WHAT DO 20WOMEN THINK? A cross-generational look at the views of first-wave, second-wave and third-wave women. How has the women’s movement shaped their thinking about the past and future? by Brenda O’Neill Photo by Monique Oyagi/Masthead. LIP SERVICE: 24THE ANTI-GLOBALIZATION BUSTING OUT: MOVEMENT ON GENDER POLITICS 38WOMEN’S INK & THE FUTURE Judy Rebick takes the anti-globalization movement OF FEMINIST MAGAZINES in North America to task for adopting the culture of Feminist mags from Bust to Herizons—who publishes feminism, but not the politics. by Judy Rebick them and why? by Mirah Kirshner her-001 01-15.qxd 9/4/02 8:58 PM Page 1 Arts & Lit READING 43New books by Editor: Penni Mitchell Jodi Lundgren, Mary- Business Manager: Alissa Brandt Lou Zeitoun, Karen X. 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The purpose of HERIZONS is to empower women; to inspire Columns hope and foster a state of wellness that enriches women’s lives; to build awareness of issues as they affect women; to FIRST WORD promote the strength, wisdom and creativity of women; to 5BY PENNI MITCHELL broaden the boundaries of feminism to include building The Future is Now coalitions and support among other marginalized people; to foster peace and ecological awareness and to expand the COLE’S NOTES influence of feminist principles in the world. HERIZONS aims to reflect a feminist philosophy that is diverse, 13 BY SUSAN COLE understandable and relevant to women’s daily lives. Fearless at 40 Views expressed in HERIZONS are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect HERIZONS’ editorial policy. No ON THE EDGE material may be reprinted without permission. Submissions 42BY LYN COCKBURN and queries will be returned if accompanied by a stamped, Feminism is Dead. Long Live Xerox self-addressed envelope. Due to limited resources, HERIZONS does not accept poetry or fiction submissions. THE GUEST ROOM We thank the Manitoba Arts BY LISA DALE Council for its contribution 63 towards this Special 10th Patriarchy Rules (Still) Anniversary issue. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of THE BUZZ Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program 64BY IRSHAD MANJI (PAP) towards our mailing costs. Canada Post Agreement #40008866 PAP Registration #07944. When Decency Erupts HERIZONS FALL 2002 1 her-001 01-15.qxd 9/4/02 8:58 PM Page 2 the letters FALL READING TRIVIAL PURSUITS I would like to point out that Rachel Thompson’s arti- season five, and Buffy and Spike began their sexual cle on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, (“Staking it to the Man,” relationship midway through season six. Herizons Summer 2002 issue) got a couple of facts Janelle Pramberg wrong. Buffy just wrapped up its sixth season, not fifth. Vancouver, B.C. Plus, when Spike told Buffy, “I may be love’s bitch, but at least I’m man enough to admit it,” it was in regards HEY! WHAT ABOUT US? to his despair over his ex-vampire girlfriend, Drusilla. It was both interesting and depressing to read Penni Spike didn’t have feelings for Buffy until late in Mitchell’s report, “Women’s Policy Units Wiped Out” (Herizons, Summer 2002). There is no doubt that the women’s movement is under attack, and it is useful to have her province-by-province account. But how could she miss out Newfoundland and Labrador? Women here have suffered from the federal cuts like their sisters in other provinces, but the losses have been offset to some extent by provincial increases in support to women’s centres and transi- tion houses, which have been growing in number. This is no accident. Women in this province have stood together regardless of political differences, as women across the country once did at NAC. We have worked hard and successfully to demonstrate to the provincial government the importance of these Phone essential agencies. MOVING? 1-888-408-0028 Don’t miss an issue. Over the past 25 years we have had successive advi- Fax sory councils which have worked independently on (204) 786-8038 behalf of all women and at arm’s length from the gov- Email ernment. As a New Democrat, I have been gratified to [email protected] see the work of the women’s movement receive truly Mail effective support from ministers in both Tory and PO Box 128 Liberal governments. Winnipeg, MB There is much more to the Newfoundland and Canada R3C 2G1 Labrador story. Maybe some day it will find a place in Herizons. Dorothy Inglis St. John’s, NF Name: New address: MORE OF SAME City/Town: I was very disappointed at the exclusion of Province: Postal Code: Newfoundland and Labrador from your article, “Women’s Policy Units Wiped Out,” in the Summer 2002 edition. Within Newfoundland and Labrador, 2 FALL 2002 HERIZONS her-001 01-15.qxd 9/4/02 8:58 PM Page 3 we maintain a strong infrastructure for gender inclu- ritorial and federal jurisdictions and the need for a sive policy and program analysis. Some of the key ele- national Advisory Council on the Status of Women to ments include: a Women’s Policy Office attached to be reinstated. our executive council with six staff and an assistant I invite your readers to check out our newly deputy minister reporting directly to the minister enhanced web site: http://www.mwac.mb.ca, which responsible for the status of women; a fully-funded, has links to the web sites of other coalition members arm’s length provincial advisory council on the status and women’s organizations. of women with three staff and broad representation; Kim Clare, Chairperson, and eight status of women councils operating Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council women’s centres throughout the province. Winnipeg, MB I hope that you will update your information on Newfoundland and Labrador SUPREMACISTS in the next edition. KNOW NO Sandra C. Kelly, BOUNDARIES Minister responsible for the As a long-time subscriber, it Status of Women is about time that I express my Newfoundland and Labrador, appreciation for your won- St. John’s, NF derful magazine. Most of the time, I agree with your phi- NOT A COMPLETE losophy and I always feel WIPE OUT stimulated by your writings. Your readers may be interested Unfortunately, one more to know that the Coalition of easily writes if one disagrees, Provincial and Territorial so this is in response to Judy Advisory Councils on the Rebick’s article, “How to Stop Status of Women confers via Militarized Capitalism,” in teleconference calls through- Herizons’ Summer issue. out the year and meets annual- Ms Rebick listed the extreme ly to share strategies and to right in three different ways: collaborate on issues that are of national importance 1) “social conservatives in North America,” 2) and under federal jurisdiction.