Articles from April 2001
'The Eminem defence'?
Eminem's recent and highly publicised visit to the UK promoted a storm of debate and discussion. Were his homophobic, misogynist lyrics offensive, or not? Some claimed he was simply being ironic. So does irony mean we can't be offended?
Catherine Redfern // 16 April 2001
Categories: Culture and Media
Teenagers and Cosmetic Surgery
Why are more and more young women opting for breast implants? Catherine Redfern offers an explanation.
Catherine Redfern // 16 April 2001
Categories: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Fashion and Image
Hardcore
Porn is cool, isn't it? It's just a little harmless fun, yeah?
Catherine Redfern // 16 April 2001
Categories: Television
Overloaded : Popular culture and the future of feminism
Imelda Whelehan's critique of British popular culture, reviewed by Catherine Redfern.
Catherine Redfern // 16 April 2001
Categories: Books
Where The Girls Are
Catherine Redfern reviews Susan J. Douglas's book.
Catherine Redfern // 16 April 2001
Categories: Books
News roundup for April 2001
A round up of the months news, compiled by Catherine Redfern
Catherine Redfern // 16 April 2001
Categories: News
The Beauty Myth
Are we exploited by the cosmetics industry?
Catherine Redfern // 16 April 2001
Categories: Fashion and Image, Soundbites
