Articles from October 2003
Kylie Minogue
As a fan of Kylie, Anna Fioravanti finds that writing about the star from a feminist perspective raises deep questions about the nature of feminism itself. Risking judgement, she explains here why Kylie fits comfortably with her own definition of feminism, and why the singer can indeed be a positive role model for women.
Anna Fioravanti // 20 October 2003
Categories: Music
Body Language Speaks Volumes
Reading feminist research on the subject of non-verbal behaviour was a revelation to Anna Sandfield. Here she explains how women and men's subconscious body language (touching, sitting, even smiling) can reinforce gender roles - without even being aware of it.
Anna Sandfield // 19 October 2003
Categories: Men, Sex and Relationships
Taboo For Who?
Swearing is becoming more accepted in our society, but many people still consider 'cunt' taboo. Why is this? It's time we got over such silly squeamishness, Kate Allen argues.
Kate Allen // 19 October 2003
Categories: Language
There is no Groom
Can a traditional wedding ever be compatible with feminist principles? Beth Anderson negotiates the minefield of surnames, dresses, cakes, throwing the bouquet and "bad luck" - and chooses not to blindly follow tradition.
Beth Anderson // 19 October 2003
Categories: Sex and Relationships
The Name of the Game
Can you be a 'Mrs' and a feminist at the same time? Mrs Angela Everitt explores.
Angela Everitt // 19 October 2003
Categories: Language, Sex and Relationships
Be Unlimited
Lorraine Smith discovers a promising new monthly women's magazine.
Lorraine Smith // 16 October 2003
Categories: Magazines
Searching For Sense And Reason
Cazz Blase sympathises with novelist Jenny Colgan's criticisms of the derogatory term "Chick Lit" - but insists the problem is more complex, and also not as new as is commonly thought.
Cazz Blase // 16 October 2003
Categories: Books
News roundup for October 2003
A round up of the months news, compiled by Marna Gilligan
Marna Gilligan // 16 October 2003
Categories: News
