Blog posts by Lola Adesioye: 2009
The Western woman’s body is still subject to regulation
By Lola Adesioye | 25 August 2009, 21:09
Men and women in the West tend to have strong opinions about the attire worn by Muslim women. In the media as well as in private many bemoan the fact that Muslim women are apparently unable to wear what they…
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Women’s preference for curves is nothing to be happy about
By Lola Adesioye | 22 July 2009, 17:24
A new study by a food company has shown that British women now prefer to be curvy than thin. Apparently Kate Moss’ physique is much less desirable than that of Kate Winslet or Nigella Lawson. Laura Bryant, from the company…
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Feminism doesn’t mean tying women to their careers
By Lola Adesioye | 9 July 2009, 15:32
Last week Sarah Palin, the previously-unknown governor of Alaska who burst onto the scene as John McCain’s running mate in the US 2008 election season, claiming to be an example of how to break through glass ceilings, unexpectedly decided to…
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