Articles by Jo Knowles
Desperate Housewives
Jo Knowles argues that the suspiciously popular Desperate Housewives is no Sex and the City.
Jo Knowles // 19 June 2005
Categories: Television
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.
Jo Knowles // 20 July 2004
Categories: Fashion and Image
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.
Jo Knowles // 1 June 2004
Categories: Culture and Media, Politics and Current Affairs, Violence
Cutting Women Down to Size
Is Michelle's victory in Pop Idol a sign that we're starting to reject the impossible beauty standards imposed on us? As much as she wants to believe, Jo Knowles isn't so sure.
Jo Knowles // 19 January 2004
Categories: Culture and Media, Fashion and Image
