Blog posts by Philippa Willitts: 2010
Don't Be On The Giving End
by Philippa Willitts // 16 December 2010, 18:00
Philippa writes with frustration about a new domestic violence campaign which urges people to 'not be on the receiving end' of domestic violence.
Weekly Round-Up Post
by Philippa Willitts // 8 November 2010, 10:00
Philippa rounds up links to the stories we missed during the past week.
Being Offensive To Show How Offensive Offensiveness Is
by Philippa Willitts // 21 September 2010, 10:02
Philippa writes about how misguided a press release from Ben Summerskill of Stonewall is, when it uses racist language to highlight that homophobic language is bad.
Intrusive Questions
by Philippa Willitts // 17 August 2010, 19:38
Philippa talks about inappropriate questions regarding her body and disability from strangers.
Being Fat
by Philippa Willitts // 10 August 2010, 11:39
Philippa talks about how being fat is fine. Really fine.
Weekly Round-Up and Open Thread #2
by Philippa Willitts // 9 August 2010, 10:29
A handful of things we've noticed but not had time to post about this week. Join in, tell us what feminist thoughts you've been thinking!
Some Calls for Submissions
by Philippa Willitts // 2 August 2010, 10:07
Philippa reports three 'calls for submissions' for women's writing.
We're On Twitter!
by Philippa Willitts // 1 August 2010, 18:02
Details of The F Word's twitter account.
Judging Other Women, Judging Ourselves.
by Philippa Willitts // 31 July 2010, 12:52
Philippa discusses criticising women's bodies, and its implications.
Oh, the Outrage!
by Philippa Willitts // 29 July 2010, 14:58
Philippa talks about a newspaper's outrage to see a slang term for sanitary towels on a shopping list on a soap.
Budget Impact on Disabled Women
by Philippa Willitts // 8 July 2010, 19:11
Philippa writes about the potential effect of the Budget on disabled women.
You look fine. You really do. All of you.
by Philippa Willitts // 6 July 2010, 10:19
Philippa talks about 'designer vagina' cosmetic surgery, and the societal pressures that push women into having cosmetic surgery at all.
Help Make It Stop
by Philippa Willitts // 4 July 2010, 10:56
Philippa writes about a Metropolitan Police campaign telling people to dial 999 if they hear domestic abuse through their walls.
Rapist Urged Not to Rape
by Philippa Willitts // 3 July 2010, 09:30
Philippa rewrites a local news article which puts the onus on women to prevent their own rapes.
Not Ever
by Philippa Willitts // 2 July 2010, 11:40
Philippa posts details of Rape Crisis Scotland's first ever TV ad campaign.
Call for Submissions for a Fat Studies Anthology
by Philippa Willitts // 30 June 2010, 20:19
A call for submissions for a Fat Studies anthology
Small Commitment for a Big Society
by Philippa Willitts // 21 June 2010, 19:44
Philippa posts a campaign by Rape Crisis to secure sustainable funding for Rape Crisis centres across England and Wales.
Spoonless Substitute
by Philippa Willitts // 18 June 2010, 19:12
Philippa's round-up of blog posts and news articles which have caught her eye.
Greencoat Boy Packs a Punch to Equality.
by Philippa Willitts // 5 June 2010, 23:04
Philippa reports about the LGBT Labour group being told they would not be served in a bar because they of their sexualities.
Fundraise with Feminist Finery
by Philippa Willitts // 30 May 2010, 13:34
Details of a feminist t-shirt available to help fundraise for The F Word redesign
PCOS
by Philippa Willitts // 10 May 2010, 13:11
Philippa talks about having polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Signal Boost: Feminism and Mental Health - Call for Submissions
by Philippa Willitts // 6 May 2010, 20:38
Call for submissions for a feminist mental health anthology.
Blogging Against Disablism Day: What Is Disablism?
by Philippa Willitts // 1 May 2010, 20:00
Philippa answers the question 'what is disablism' with many examples.
West Yorkshire Police seek rape victims' views
by Philippa Willitts // 28 April 2010, 19:36
A link to a survey for people in West Yorkshire who have been raped,
Silence Does NOT Equal Consent
by Philippa Willitts // 26 April 2010, 19:27
Philippa talks about consent and how women can react to sexual violence, compared to how juries and others expect us to react.
The Election Is A Comin'
by Philippa Willitts // 21 April 2010, 21:46
Philippa points to various online resources to help us research the possibilities of the upcoming General Election.
We Are Women Too
by Philippa Willitts // 10 March 2010, 10:21
A speech by Eleanor Lisney and Michelle Daley about the need for disabled women's experiences to be a vital part of the women's movement.
Disabled Women's Photography Exhibition
by Philippa Willitts // 9 March 2010, 10:30
Philippa talks about an art project by Women Making Waves and Women Living Independently in Leitrim, exploring issues of gender, self-image and disability.
Charter of Rights of Women Seeking Asylum
by Philippa Willitts // 8 March 2010, 10:58
Philippa reports on Asylum Aid's charter of rights of women seeking asylum
Hairy Legs
by Philippa Willitts // 21 February 2010, 12:55
Philippa talks about others' expectations that she would be ashamed of hair on her legs.
This Is Not An Invitation To Rape Me
by Philippa Willitts // 19 February 2010, 11:22
Philippa writes about an exhibition of artwork on theme of 'This is not an invitation to rape me'.
Pink Boys
by Philippa Willitts // 18 February 2010, 13:53
Philippa is inspired by a blog post by Mistress Mom with suggestions for what to say to those who challenge you for dressing your son in pink.
HerStoria Magazine
by Philippa Willitts // 17 February 2010, 14:38
Philippa talks about a feminist history magazine.
Call for Submissions: Ending Violence Against Girls & Young Women
by Philippa Willitts // 12 February 2010, 08:50
A call for submissions for a paper on Violence Against Girls and Young Women.
Pope Benedict XVI
by Philippa Willitts // 7 February 2010, 10:47
Philippa talks about the Pope's impending visit to Britain, and whether the £20 million it will cost should be paid for by public money or the Catholic church.
Rape Victims Blamed Again
by Philippa Willitts // 6 February 2010, 10:45
Philippa talks about victim-blaming in a neurobiology of trauma expert.
Let Go!
by Philippa Willitts // 11 January 2010, 14:52
Philippa talks about being 'helpfully' grabbed in the street.
Resolve Not to Resolve
by Philippa Willitts // 1 January 2010, 13:38
Philippa writes about girlcotting diets as new years resolutions.
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