Feminism
Can feminism survive the next generation?
However, feminism is also in crisis. Not only does it have a long, long way to go before it reaches its goal of complete equality, it suffers a negative image among young women, and men, for whom it should be a rallying cry.
By Alice Dunn | Notebook | Wednesday, 26 September 2012 at 11:37 am
Rape is no less of a trauma for the victim just because you call it something else
According to the wise voice of Brendan O Neill, there’s a reasonable and rational view that ignorance is, or should be, a central factor in deciding how we not just punish, but how we actually define, serious crimes.
By Louise McCudden | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 30 August 2012 at 12:00 am
Everyday Sexism: It isn’t restricted to adults – even young girls in school uniform share their experiences
There is a common misconception that sexism is something that only affects young women, or pretty women, women with large breasts or blondes.
By Laura Bates | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 28 August 2012 at 10:40 am
Rihanna is still doing Chris Brown’s emotional housework
Rihanna’s protectiveness towards Chris Brown, whose fists styled her for the most disturbing celebrity headshot in recent years, places her in the company of countless beaten wives and girlfriends.
By Lucy Berrington | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 28 August 2012 at 1:00 am
Don’t Touch Me: Is spiky fashion a sartorial defence mechanism?
The idea of a hard edge to feminine fashion is nothing new. But this is different.
By Becca Day-Preston | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 23 August 2012 at 11:42 am
Everyday Sexism: What’s the big deal?
What does it matter if a guy makes a comment on your looks in the street? Is it really such a huge issue if somebody assumes your male colleague is your boss?
By Laura Bates | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 21 August 2012 at 11:38 am
Why body hair is on the frontline of feminist action
Body hair is everywhere! At least it will be soon. In the two years since I stopped shaving, we have seen a feminist movement build and, frankly, mock the idea that hair removal was ever necessary.
By Aisha Mirza | Our voices | Thursday, 16 August 2012 at 6:00 am
Women’s clothing: Don’t fight oppression with oppression
France’s Union for Popular Movement (UMP) – which, when previously led by Nicolas Sarkozy banned the burqa in France – sparked controversy recently as female British MPs criticized the party over a sexism row.
By Rima Amin | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 8 August 2012 at 3:00 am
Feminism is not a party political issue
A couple of years ago, Conservative Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, Theresa May and Diane Abbott, Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Public Health were both proudly photographed in t-shirts emblazoned with the slogan ‘This is What A Feminist Looks Like’ in a cross party display of support for the Fawcett Society’s 2006/07 ‘Feminist Challenge’.
By Caroline Mortimer | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 2 August 2012 at 11:22 am
A toast to the women who taught me how to construct my own gender
There is an old gag (I am a big fan of old gags) which goes something like, “I’m not a doctor, I just play one on TV.” I like it, and identify with it, because it resonates with my own performance practice. I do not think of myself as a drag queen, but I know many people do.
By LaJohn Joseph | Arts, Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 2 August 2012 at 2:00 am
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