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From Pinktober to Movember: My Thoughts on Gender Politics of Cancer Awareness

movember pinktober sexualization of breast cancer

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Today is the last day of Pinktober, and already we are seeing Movember messages for men to grow moustaches in support of prostate cancer awareness.

You might have come to the same realisation that I have — it’s time to discuss the problem of the above described phenomenon: ‘the sexualization of breast cancer’. Now, this might be considered a norm, but it is NOT okay in my view.

And here’s why.

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From Pinktober to Movember: My Thoughts on Gender Politics of Cancer Awareness

movember pinktober sexualization of breast cancer

image

Today is the last day of Pinktober, and already we are seeing Movember messages for men to grow moustaches in support of prostate cancer awareness.

You might have come to the same realisation that I have — it’s time to discuss the problem of the above described phenomenon: ‘the sexualization of breast cancer’. Now, this might be considered a norm, but it is NOT okay in my view.

And here’s why.

R...

Read more →

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