Features

Whose Slut?

The female body has always been associated with sex, ensuring that even straight women find images of women sexy. Natasha Forrest explains why censorship is not the answer and how objectification is not necessarily a bad thing.

Published: 16 July 2002 | Category: Sex and Relationships | Written by Natasha Forrest

More than just 'Jam and Jerusalem': why we should join the Women's Institute

Melanie Dunn wonders whether the Women's Institute would appeal to feminists today - and is the organisation doing enough to appeal to young women?

Published: 16 July 2002 | Category: Feminism | Written by Melanie Dunn

The Lowdown on Ladyfest

The essential introduction to this year's Ladyfest, by staunch supporter Amy Bell.

Published: 16 July 2002 | Category: Feminism | Written by Amy Bell

Reviews

Diva

After five years subscribing, Catherine Gillespie gives lesbian life & style magazine, Diva, a mixed review.

Published: 16 July 2002 | Category: Magazines | Written by Catherine Gillespie

Return of the zines

Oh yes, oh yes, more fantastic self-published zines for ya!

Published: 16 July 2002 | Category: Magazines | Written by Catherine Redfern

Le Tigre - London Astoria, May 2002

Despite the lack of guitars, Helen Watling is blown away by Le Tigre.

Published: 16 July 2002 | Category: Music | Written by Helen Watling

Ms Dynamite - It Takes More

If you're sick and tired of endless misogynistic Gangster rap, it seems you're not alone. Ms.Dynamite is a 21 year-old...

Published: 15 July 2002 | Category: Music | Written by Catherine Redfern

Garbage - Manchester Apollo, April 2002

Michelle Jenkin reckons Shirley Manson is a goddess, especially live.

Published: 15 July 2002 | Category: Music | Written by Michelle Jenkin