Articles from February 2007
Comments from January 2007
Comments from lovely readers received in January.
Catherine Redfern // 10 February 2007
Categories: Comments
Not a men's club anymore: Antarctica
Antarctica is one of the toughest environments in the world. In the first of a series of interviews with adventurous, inspiring women, Jess McCabe talks to Allie Barden, better known as blogger 'Sandwichgirl'. about visiting the geographic South Pole, penguins and the challenges of working in subzero temperatures.
Jess McCabe // 6 February 2007
Categories: Interviews
Female Chauvinist Pigs
Six F Word readers discuss Ariel Levy's influential book on 'raunch culture' and the women who support it. Discussion by Marianne Lemond, Abby O'Reilly, Sheryl Plant, Holly Combe, Jessica Bateman and Catherine Redfern.
Various Authors // 3 February 2007
Categories: Books
Fear Factor
Claire McGowan explains how well-meaning Government and media campaigns to protect women could be focussing on the wrong issues. Preventing male violence, she argues, can not and should not be solved by women living in a state of terror, complying with unofficial curfews or restricting their own freedom.
Claire McGowan // 1 February 2007
Categories: Violence
Men and Children First
Can women ever achieve parity with men when deep seated views of their physical weakness still remain? Ealasaid Gilfillan argues that linking 'women and children' together is a symptom of the sort of ingrained attitudes that must be challenged if women are to move forwards.
Ealasaid Gilfillan // 1 February 2007
Categories: Body and Health, Language
Sex and the Music Video
Like the rest of us, Fay Bound Alberti can't seem to escape the soft-core pornography that's become part of everyday life. She ponders what it all means for women, men, girls, boys, and relationships.
Fay Bound Alberti // 1 February 2007
Categories: Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships
The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith's latest film has gained him plaudits and nominations for his role as a single parent. But Dwysan Edwards says we shouldn't forget that thousands of mothers go through the same experiences every day.
Dwysan Edwards // 1 February 2007
Categories: Films
Your Face Is Your Fortune
These days women can be successful in the workplace, but they're never allowed to forget what really matters: how sexually attractive they are to men. Marianne Cupit asks: are women still being judged on their appearance when it comes to their chosen career?
Marianne Cupit // 1 February 2007
Categories: Fashion and Image
