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Ask A Feminist #5: Victims of society?
This week's Ask A Feminist considers how we can argue that culture and society affect women without painting them as unthinking victims.
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By Laura Woodhouse
9 February 2012
From the magazine:
The manic pixie dreamgirl grows up
Hit US sitcom New Girl arrived on British TV screens in January. The 'girl' is freshly heartbroken Jess (Zooey Deschanel), who finds herself sharing a house with three men. Emily Kenway and Kaite Welsh watched the first episode, to see how the show fared from a feminist perspective
By Various Authors
9 February 2012
From the magazine:
9 Bob Note: ten short films showcasing new queer cinema
Selina Robertson reviews the queer shorts programme shown during this year's London Short Film Festival and finds all the mini-flicks passing her rigorous selection
By Selina Robertson
8 February 2012
From The Magazine
You'll catch your death in that
Hugely successful gaming giant World of Warcraft has introduced a new package that allows even more customisation of player's avatars: including choosing skimpier outfits for female characters. Teri Shelly wonders what it means if she wants her avatar to wear a plate bikini
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By Terri Shelly
2 February 2012
No access to the women's room
Going clothes shopping as a disabled woman is a nightmare, says D H Kelly
By D H Kelly
30 January 2012
Challenging rape myths in the mainstream
Emilia di Girolamo, the lead writer on Law and Order: UK, takes an unflinching view of gang rape in the show's next episode. Siân Norris met her to discuss her motivations
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By Sian Norris
29 January 2012
From The Blog
An experience of crossing the gender divide: personal comfort before real difference
A guest blog post from Jane Fae on a topic she wanted to cover during her guest blogging stint (back in September) but found hard to tackle until now
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By Jane Fae
8 February 2012
Bristol Feminist Network on closure of Hooters Bristol
Bristol Feminist Network's statement on the closure of the Bristol branch of Hooters
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By Helen G
8 February 2012
Music paste up: A little bit noir, a little bit Henry James, a little bit old school glamour
Those whose interest was piqued by Kaite Welsh's recent review of the new Laura Gibson album, Le Grande may be interested in Laura's new...
By Cazz Blase
7 February 2012
