Links – 2008-09-01

Whoo! I can see the del.icio.us inbox again. Carmen and I are resetting our options, so hopefully, the links should be back up soon. Until then…

Kabobfest wonders what Kim Kardashian is doing for the image of Arab and Middle Eastern women in the American consciousness. They also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the new movie “Towelhead.” (Thanks Fatemeh!)

Readers Kenya and Demajali sent in some information on how the LPGA is instituting an English only policy for players. Those who do not pass an oral language evaluation will be suspended from the tour:

The LPGA made the announcement last week in a mandatory meeting of South Korean players at the Safeway Classic in Portland, Ore. (Seven of the LPGA’s Top 20 players are Korean and half are from East Asia; 45 of the LPGA’s 121 international players are from South Korea.) According to the article, many Korean players approve of the policy (at least publicly), but that doesn’t make it any less sinister.

Angela Park, interviewed in the story, appears to be under the impression that the LPGA officials could impose quotas on Korean golfers if they wanted to. “The LPGA could come out and say they only want 10 Koreans, but they’re not,” Park said to Golfweek. “A lot of Korean players think they are being targeted, but it’s just because there are so many of them.”

Advertising Age’s Big Tent blog has a great response to the LPGA’s ruling:

If I were a marketer, I would think twice about supporting an organization that openly discriminates against its members and potential members solely because they choose to speak a language other than English. Social, professional and political advancement shouldn’t be tied to one’s ability to speak English. Instead, golf should be judged by skill, knowledge of the game, professionalism, future potential and sportsmanship.

(Thanks HighJive!)

Ann over at Feministing highlights another kyriarchy approved dating guide. Unfortunately, some of the comments quickly veer into “what’s wrong with these uncivilized negroes?” territory. Consider that a warning. Good thing a few people on the thread had common sense.

M. Dot takes a blog post to explain to Feministing readers what they are missing in trying to label the book a black problem, and not looking at the *whole* issue.

And the Washington Post discusses dating issues over in Japan, providing more evidence to support the idea that *every* community has issues with dating. It is a problem that tends to occur with humans, regardless of any other modifiers.

Robin Thicke denied the cover of Vibe for being white? Bossip has the scoop. (Via Stereohyped.)