Features

Crime and Punishment: Maxine Carr and other 'evil women'

Jo Knowles explains how the media's demonisation of Maxine Carr is symptomatic of stereotypes often attached to women: either Angels or Monsters, not flawed human beings.

Published: 1 June 2004 | Category: Culture and Media, Politics and Current Affairs, Violence | Written by Jo Knowles

Where is the F word not an F word?

Feminism in the US is experiencing a massive revival due to Bush's anti-woman policies. Having recently moved to the States from London, Natasha Forrest muses on the differences between UK and US feminism.

Published: 1 June 2004 | Category: Activism, Feminism | Written by Natasha Forrest

Contraception and Control - Teenage Rights

Megan argues that teenagers deserve the same control over their bodies and rights to contraception as any other women - without having to go through their parents.

Published: 1 June 2004 | Category: Body and Health, Sex and Relationships | Written by Megan

Reviews

Taking Charge of Your Fertility

'Taking Charge of Your Fertility' contains empowering practical information for every woman, whether avoiding pregnancy or seeking it. It is the logical follow-on from the classic 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' and is just as ground-breaking, says Catherine Redfern.

Published: 1 June 2004 | Category: Books | Written by Catherine Redfern

Pictures Are Not Everything: A Response to 'My Foetus'

Ellery responds to Julia Black's documentary 'My Foetus', which used images of aborted foetuses and was the first to screen footage of an abortion taking place. She ponders the use of imagery and pictures in the abortion debate.

Published: 1 June 2004 | Category: Television | Written by Ellery

Frank - Amy Winehouse

Is Amy Winehouse really looking for someone "Stronger than Me"? Holly Combe argues that Winehouse's debut album presents a somewhat traditional view of heterosexual relationships mixed with a couple of progressive moments. Yet despite its flaws, the music can't be faulted.

Published: 1 June 2004 | Category: Music | Written by Holly Combe