Articles from July 2008
The future of activism
Protests seem to be ignored, so what's a disgruntled feminist to do? Deborah McAlister considers some of the options
Deborah McAlister // 18 July 2008
Categories: Activism
Knife crime and masculinity
Forget single mums and absent fathers - the current spate of knife crime can be traced back to the so-called 'real man', argues Jennifer Drew
Jennifer Drew // 18 July 2008
Categories: Men, Stereotypes, Violence
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
What happened to the women in The Diving-bell and the Butterfly in its transition from memoir to film, asks Melanie Newman?
Melanie Newman // 18 July 2008
Categories: Books
What a load of wank
Hordes of girls dream of becoming glamour models, but are too embarrassed to even talk about masturbation. Sophie Platt rages against a taboo which only affects girls and women
Sophie Platt // 14 July 2008
Categories: Body and Health, Sex and Relationships
Domestic violence and disabled women
Disabled women are twice as likely to experience domestic violence, and can face a range of additional barriers - from inaccessible shelters onwards, Clare Laxton reports
Clare Laxton // 12 July 2008
Categories: Body and Health, Culture and Media, Feminism, Stereotypes, Violence
Kink 101
BDSM may set off red flags for feminists, says Kit Roskelly. But so does sitting in judgment on women's sexual preferences
Kit Roskelly // 5 July 2008
Categories: Sex and Relationships
Self harm
Self harm isn't always about cutting, says Nino. Too many girls and women are holding themselves back from fully living
Nino // 2 July 2008
Categories: Body and Health
