In January, Lauren Denitzio of The Measure(SA) published an essay on sexism in punk called “You Know What Makes Me Feel Unsafe?” as the first part of a series on the topic (which also includes a piece from Mariel Loveland of Candy Hearts as the second part). As can be expected, the essay elicited an interesting array of responses, which she talks about in an interview here.
O what feminism means to her: “I feel like I’ve been asked this question a lot lately but; that quote that [states], “Feminism is a radical notion that women are human beings” and it’s about identifying patriarchy and talking about male-privilege, combating the things in your community whether it’s punk or otherwise. I feel that’s what it means to me. It’s the same issues surrounding feminism, element health issues, queer issues; it can all play into that. That’s what it means to me, especially in terms of issues within the closer community for me.”
The Measure (SA)’s last work, Notes, was released late in 2010 on No Idea Records. The group will be parting ways after playing The Fest 10 in October.