Articles from October 2007
The problem with pink
Pink ribbons may raise life-saving funding for breast cancer research. But, Michelle Wright says, October's month of consumer altruism glosses over the reality of the disease - and allows corporations to line their pockets
Michelle Wright // 31 October 2007
Categories: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Fashion and Image, Stereotypes
Perfume: the Story of a Murderer
The film adaptation of Patrick Süskind's novel Perfume is a stunning indictment of society's attitude towards women, argues Leanne Bibby
Leanne Bibby // 31 October 2007
Categories: Films
From 'oy sexy' to 'frigid bitch' in 30 seconds
The odd wolf whistle might seem flattering, says Abi M, but catcalling and street harassment can easily turn into something more threatening
Abi M // 31 October 2007
The woman behind Persephone Books
Nicola Beauman makes a living from re-printing the forgotten works of female writers. She talks to Cazz Blase about chick lit, the 'surplus' women of the inter-war years and the book trade
Cazz Blase // 31 October 2007
Categories: Culture and Media, Interviews, Work and Play
The F Word Podcast - episode two!
This time we discuss Marie Claire's makeover of feminism
Jess McCabe // 20 October 2007
Categories: Features
Comments from September 2007
From you to us: this month's comment-fest.
Jess McCabe // 13 October 2007
Categories: Comments
Abortion: still a feminist issue
It is 40 years since abortion was legalised in the UK, yet our right to control our own bodies is still under threat. Irina Lester reports
Irina Lester // 6 October 2007
Categories: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Family, Politics and Current Affairs, Sex and Relationships
The media has failed women's football
Football is supposedly a national obsession. But, from the media's coverage of the women's World Cup, it seems we are only interested when the players are men. Carrie Dunn reports
Carrie Dunn // 5 October 2007
Categories: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Stereotypes, Work and Play
Crinolines and corsets... again
Period drama concentrates almost exclusively on the bonnets and Bennets universe of the 19th century novel, while there are few adaptations of more recent material dealing with gender politics and the sexual revolution. Cazz Blase makes some suggestions
Cazz Blase // 5 October 2007
Categories: Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships
Sexual healing?
Penetration is not the be-all and end-all of sex, argues Jennifer Drew, so why does the medical establishment seek to pathologise women who just don't like it?
Jennifer Drew // 1 October 2007
Categories: Body and Health, Sex and Relationships
No porn is good porn?
Is it possible to reconcile an appreciation for porn with feminism? Searching for answers, Abby O'Reilly interviews Anna Span, the UK's first female porn director
Abby O'Reilly // 1 October 2007
Categories: Culture and Media, Sex and Relationships
When did it go so tits up?
Facebook has banned photos of breast-feeding. But such images have graced churches and art galleries for hundreds of years. Ruth Moss explores what went wrong
Ruth Moss // 1 October 2007
Categories: Body and Health, Culture and Media
Rollergirls are go!
Rollerderby is a contact sport with a DIY, punk aesthetic, and it has taken North America by storm. Now London's Rollergirls have gotten their skate on with their first ever bout. Team member Rose Hypnol describes the big day
Rose Hypnol // 1 October 2007
Categories: Events
