Features

Stand Up For Equality

Women can be as witty, confident and funny as men. So why there are so few women in stand up comedy, asks Kadie Armstrong?

Published: 19 December 2003 | Category: Culture and Media, Work and Play | Written by Kadie Armstrong

Re-classifying rape

Ilona Jasiewicz argues for re-classifying rape from a sex crime to a hate crime, to make clear that the motive of rape is power - not passion.

Published: 19 December 2003 | Category: Politics and Current Affairs, Violence | Written by Ilona Jasiewicz

The Feminist Minefield?

Lorraine Smith doesn't think feminism is incompatible with a penchant for pornography. She argues that the industry is finally beginning to benenfit women, both as participants and viewers.

Published: 19 December 2003 | Category: Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships | Written by Lorraine Smith

Reviews

Reversals

An investigation into gender inequality in the workplace? Hardly, says Lorraine Smith

Published: 20 December 2003 | Category: Television | Written by Lorraine Smith

Tales of a Librarian - Tori Amos

In this new compliation album, Tori Amos brings together 20 of her favourite songs which deal with deeply personal issues such as motherhood, rape, childhood, religion, sex, and finding a voice. As Nicky Raynor explains, there's much more to Tori than 'Cornflake Girl'.

Published: 16 December 2003 | Category: Music | Written by Nicky Raynor