Features

'The Eminem defence'?

Eminem's recent and highly publicised visit to the UK promoted a storm of debate and discussion. Were his homophobic, misogynist lyrics offensive, or not? Some claimed he was simply being ironic. So does irony mean we can't be offended?

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Culture and Media | Written by Catherine Redfern

Teenagers and Cosmetic Surgery

Why are more and more young women opting for breast implants? Catherine Redfern offers an explanation.

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Fashion and Image | Written by Catherine Redfern

The Beauty Myth

Are we exploited by the cosmetics industry?

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Fashion and Image, Soundbites | Written by Catherine Redfern

Reviews

Hardcore

Porn is cool, isn't it? It's just a little harmless fun, yeah?

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Television | Written by Catherine Redfern

Overloaded : Popular culture and the future of feminism

Imelda Whelehan's critique of British popular culture, reviewed by Catherine Redfern.

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Books | Written by Catherine Redfern

Where The Girls Are

Catherine Redfern reviews Susan J. Douglas's book.

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Books | Written by Catherine Redfern

BUST

This is how a woman's magazine should be, says Catherine Redfern.

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Magazines | Written by Catherine Redfern

Ms.

The most famous feminist magazine from the US gets reviewed by Catherine Redfern.

Published: 16 April 2001 | Category: Magazines | Written by Catherine Redfern