Features

Not a men's club anymore: Antarctica

Antarctica is one of the toughest environments in the world. In the first of a series of interviews with adventurous, inspiring women, Jess McCabe talks to Allie Barden, better known as blogger 'Sandwichgirl'. about visiting the geographic South Pole, penguins and the challenges of working in subzero temperatures.

Published: 6 February 2007 | Category: Interviews | Written by Jess McCabe

Fear Factor

Claire McGowan explains how well-meaning Government and media campaigns to protect women could be focussing on the wrong issues. Preventing male violence, she argues, can not and should not be solved by women living in a state of terror, complying with unofficial curfews or restricting their own freedom.

Published: 1 February 2007 | Category: Violence | Written by Claire McGowan

Men and Children First

Can women ever achieve parity with men when deep seated views of their physical weakness still remain? Ealasaid Gilfillan argues that linking 'women and children' together is a symptom of the sort of ingrained attitudes that must be challenged if women are to move forwards.

Published: 1 February 2007 | Category: Body and Health, Language | Written by Ealasaid Gilfillan

Sex and the Music Video

Like the rest of us, Fay Bound Alberti can't seem to escape the soft-core pornography that's become part of everyday life. She ponders what it all means for women, men, girls, boys, and relationships.

Published: 1 February 2007 | Category: Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships | Written by Fay Bound Alberti

Your Face Is Your Fortune

These days women can be successful in the workplace, but they're never allowed to forget what really matters: how sexually attractive they are to men. Marianne Cupit asks: are women still being judged on their appearance when it comes to their chosen career?

Published: 1 February 2007 | Category: Fashion and Image | Written by Marianne Cupit

Reviews

Female Chauvinist Pigs

Six F Word readers discuss Ariel Levy's influential book on 'raunch culture' and the women who support it. Discussion by Marianne Lemond, Abby O'Reilly, Sheryl Plant, Holly Combe, Jessica Bateman and Catherine Redfern.

Published: 3 February 2007 | Category: Books | Written by Various Authors

The Pursuit of Happyness

Will Smith's latest film has gained him plaudits and nominations for his role as a single parent. But Dwysan Edwards says we shouldn't forget that thousands of mothers go through the same experiences every day.

Published: 1 February 2007 | Category: Films | Written by Dwysan Edwards