Features

Why It's time for the 'battle of the sexes' to end

Lad culture has done nothing more than perpetuate petty hatred between the sexes. Enough is enough, says Laura Baldwin.

Published: 20 July 2004 | Category: Culture and Media, Men, Sex and Relationships | Written by Laura Baldwin

Growing up or giving in?

Ms Razorblade is sick and tired of being told that being a lesbian-feminist and a vegan is boring, prudish, and dull, dull, dull. Is refusing men, meat and porn a sign of immaturity - or is 'growing up' really just giving in?

Published: 20 July 2004 | Category: Body and Health, Feminism, Sex and Relationships | Written by Ms Razorblade

Not my Cup of T: slogans on women's T-shirts

Why is it suddenly fashionable for women to brand themselves "eye candy", "porn star" or "temptress "? Jo Knowles wanders the high-street for clues.

Published: 20 July 2004 | Category: Fashion and Image | Written by Jo Knowles

Reviews

Troy

How does this gung-ho Hollywood film tackle questions of war, feminity and masculinity? Cazz Blase reports. Directed by Wolfgang Peterson (2004).

Published: 20 July 2004 | Category: Films | Written by Cazz Blase

The Stepford Wives

The re-make of The Stepford Wives is less feminist than the original, and misses an opportunity to make an interesting statement about contemporary gender relations, says Natasha Forrest. Directed by Frank Oz (2004).

Published: 20 July 2004 | Category: Films | Written by Natasha Forrest