May 16, 2011 3:43 pm
I live sweat...: "We owe it to ourselves to grow and learn together..." Jen Twigg on her experiences of sexism in the punk scene

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(Andy’s note: Thanks for all the support so far. The guest writers and myself are all extremely grateful and humbled by it. Without further ado, here’s Jen.)

Photo by Rosie Richeson

“A thousand tiny paper cuts.” That’s what my friend calls it when so many little injustices happen — you…

I Live Sweat has a new piece in their ongoing series about sexism in the punk scene. This time Jen Twigg offers her opinions on sexism in the punk scene. To be quite honest this entry has been my favorite one to date. Check out the entry if you can, although its a short read it says quite a bit.

-Mondo

Jen Twigg of DC/Chicago powerpop superband, The Ambulars, weighs in on the ongoing debate about sexism in punk rock. Once again, this is also a good read and a great companion to previous articles by Lauren from the Measure (SA) and Katie from PS Eliot/Bad Banana.

— Ryan

 
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    any scene / everywhere.
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    Jen Twigg of DC/Chicago powerpop superband, The Ambulars, weighs in on the ongoing debate about sexism in punk rock....
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    that Such Gold show a while back.
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    their ongoing series...punk scene. This...Jen Twigg offers...
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    a long time ago and kept forgetting. definitely the best...series. i’ve really been trying...
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    keep reblogging these in their entirety because they fucking rule. this series...please...
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