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Tag Archives: media
The challenge of reverse sexism
I was watching “The Voice UK” on Saturday night, the second episode of the battle rounds. Whilst enjoying the amazing performances from all of the competitors, something stuck in my craw. The battle between Jake and Stephen was amazing, with … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Feminism, Media, Sexism
Tagged BBC, media, objectification, reverse sexism, Ricky Wilson, Rita Ora, sexism, Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice UK
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The new wave of misogyny and sexism
Recently, I read this excellent piece by Alison Graham in the Radio Times, lambasting sexism in advertisements. Then my parents passed on this little gem by Michael Hogan from The Observer a week or so ago. Sexism is alive and well, … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Advertising, Body Image, Feminism, Hair, Health, Media, Politics, sexual exploitation
Tagged advertising, downing street catwalk, feminism, girls, hair removal, media, misogyny, nicole scherzinger, Politics, sexism, sexualisation, six pack, women
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Equal marriage – equal but different
On 29th March 2014, equal marriage entered the statute books in England and Wales. I am using the word “equal” here advisedly, as I have had just about enough of it being called “gay marriage” or “same-sex marriage” in the … Continue reading
Posted in Equal marriage, Feminism, LGBT, My Life, The Law
Tagged Amanda Kerri, arguments, civil partnership, civil partnerships, definition of marriage, equal marriage, equal marriage legislation, feminism, gay marriage, institution of marriage, LGBT, LGBTQ, media, respect, same-sex marriage, women
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The ridiculousness of market fluctuations
Yesterday, I listened with interest to Ed Milliband’s speech at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. In case you’ve been outside the news bubble for the last 24 hours or so, he stated that, if the Labour Party were to … Continue reading
Posted in History, London, Media, Politics, The Law, Uncategorized
Tagged 2008, Brighton, current-events, devalued, Ed Milliband, energy companies, energy price freeze, energy prices, financial markets, Foodbanks, House of Commons, Labour Party Conference, media, Northern Rock, policy, Politics, power, recession, regulation, shares, social responsibility, stock exchange, The Labour Party
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Keith Sharpe from Changing Attitudes Sussex interviews Reverend Steve Chalke
Today, I was emailed this article, which includes an interview with Reverend Steve Chalke (see photo, left), who has been a very vocal conservative evangelical opponent of homosexuality based on biblical teachings. Recently, he has very publicly stated that he … Continue reading
Posted in LGBT, Media, Religion, The Church of England
Tagged Changing Attitudes, christian, Church of England, evangelical, homosexuality, interview, Keith Sharpe, LGBT, media, religion, Reverend Steve Chalke
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Teaching girls to fight is not the best solution
Today, I happened to view this video on Facebook. What an awesome little girl, right? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200228146483319 It was posted onto my News Feed by one of the many small campaigning groups I belong to on Facebook. All of these groups … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Body Image, Feminism, Media, My Life, Politics, Social media
Tagged boys, feminism, gender-bias, girls, martial arts, media, Peace Pledge Union, Politics, Royal British Legion, sexualisation, social media, women
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My body image journey and a call to women everywhere
At a time when we have some women willingly mutilating their feet so that they can fit into the latest shoe fashion, whilst at the same time there is a growing movement that seeks to empower women and make them love … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Body Image, Feminism, Hair, LGBT, Media, My Life
Tagged body image, childhood and adolescence, dieting, empowerment, feminism, health, healthy-living, LGBT, media, mental-health, women
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