Articles by Natasha Forrest
Just a Stripper
Can sex work ever be truly radical when money is involved? Exploring how feminists and feminist sex workers are often forced into opposing camps, Natasha Forrest argues that a simplistic 'for or against' divide does not reflect the true complexity of the issue.
Natasha Forrest // 11 August 2004
Categories: Sex and Relationships, Work and Play
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).
Natasha Forrest // 20 July 2004
Categories: Films
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.
Natasha Forrest // 1 June 2004
Wife Swap
Natasha Forrest wonders if she was the only one shocked by the attitudes portrayed on Channel 4's controversial "Wife Swap"
Natasha Forrest // 16 February 2003
Categories: Television
Where are the Radicals?
Natasha Forrest untangles the labels and wonders whether radical feminism has been hijacked by authoritarian and conservative imposters.
Natasha Forrest // 16 November 2002
Categories: Feminism
Whose Slut?
The female body has always been associated with sex, ensuring that even straight women find images of women sexy. Natasha Forrest explains why censorship is not the answer and how objectification is not necessarily a bad thing.
Natasha Forrest // 16 July 2002
Categories: Sex and Relationships
Pop Idol
Natasha Forrest explains how Pop Idol demonstrated a fear of women's sexuality.
Natasha Forrest // 16 March 2002
Categories: Television
Ally McBeal
Natasha Forrest explains what really annoys her about Ally McBeal...
Natasha Forrest // 16 December 2001
Categories: Television
