Features

The problem with pink

Pink ribbons may raise life-saving funding for breast cancer research. But, Michelle Wright says, October's month of consumer altruism glosses over the reality of the disease - and allows corporations to line their pockets

Published: 31 October 2007 | Category: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Fashion and Image, Stereotypes | Written by Michelle Wright

From 'oy sexy' to 'frigid bitch' in 30 seconds

The odd wolf whistle might seem flattering, says Abi M, but catcalling and street harassment can easily turn into something more threatening

Published: 31 October 2007 | Category: Men, Violence | Written by Abi M

The woman behind Persephone Books

Nicola Beauman makes a living from re-printing the forgotten works of female writers. She talks to Cazz Blase about chick lit, the 'surplus' women of the inter-war years and the book trade

Published: 31 October 2007 | Category: Culture and Media, Interviews, Work and Play | Written by Cazz Blase

The F Word Podcast - episode two!

This time we discuss Marie Claire's makeover of feminism

Published: 20 October 2007 | Category: Features | Written by Jess McCabe

Abortion: still a feminist issue

It is 40 years since abortion was legalised in the UK, yet our right to control our own bodies is still under threat. Irina Lester reports

Published: 6 October 2007 | Category: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Family, Politics and Current Affairs, Sex and Relationships | Written by Irina Lester

The media has failed women's football

Football is supposedly a national obsession. But, from the media's coverage of the women's World Cup, it seems we are only interested when the players are men. Carrie Dunn reports

Published: 5 October 2007 | Category: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Stereotypes, Work and Play | Written by Carrie Dunn

Crinolines and corsets... again

Period drama concentrates almost exclusively on the bonnets and Bennets universe of the 19th century novel, while there are few adaptations of more recent material dealing with gender politics and the sexual revolution. Cazz Blase makes some suggestions

Published: 5 October 2007 | Category: Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships | Written by Cazz Blase

Sexual healing?

Penetration is not the be-all and end-all of sex, argues Jennifer Drew, so why does the medical establishment seek to pathologise women who just don't like it?

Published: 1 October 2007 | Category: Body and Health, Sex and Relationships | Written by Jennifer Drew

No porn is good porn?

Is it possible to reconcile an appreciation for porn with feminism? Searching for answers, Abby O'Reilly interviews Anna Span, the UK's first female porn director

Published: 1 October 2007 | Category: Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships | Written by Abby O'Reilly

When did it go so tits up?

Facebook has banned photos of breast-feeding. But such images have graced churches and art galleries for hundreds of years. Ruth Moss explores what went wrong

Published: 1 October 2007 | Category: Body and Health, Culture and Media | Written by Ruth Moss

Reviews

Perfume: the Story of a Murderer

The film adaptation of Patrick Süskind's novel Perfume is a stunning indictment of society's attitude towards women, argues Leanne Bibby

Published: 31 October 2007 | Category: Films | Written by Leanne Bibby

Rollergirls are go!

Rollerderby is a contact sport with a DIY, punk aesthetic, and it has taken North America by storm. Now London's Rollergirls have gotten their skate on with their first ever bout. Team member Rose Hypnol describes the big day

Published: 1 October 2007 | Category: Events | Written by Rose Hypnol