sexism
Teen public property
Farrah Abraham of the MTV reality television series Teen Mom has attracted plenty of salacious media gossip and slut shaming. Chrissy D explores the cultural landscape behind the programme and the hype surrounding her recent sex tape
Asking for it: giving outspoken women in music a bad name
In the 1990s, Courtney Love's status as an opinionated musician led to bad press and public scorn. In the 2010s, Pussy Riot's feminist activities have resulted in them actually losing their liberty. Amica Lane considers these different consequences against a backdrop of Riot Grrrl politics and wonders how far we've really moved towards accepting women who rebel on their own terms
New review: Clara who?
TV editor Holly Combe introduces Lucy Pegg's consideration of Clara Oswin/Oswald, the latest companion on Doctor Who
Clara who?
Lucy Pegg explores whether Clara looks set to follow a similar traditional trajectory to other companions on Steven Moffat's Doctor Who. Will she fulfil the role of "strong character, female" Hope Dinsdale highlighted when she wrote about women on the programme back in 2011?
Nerdy men and hot women: sexism in The Big Bang Theory
Lucy Pegg argues that the genre this sit-com is based on has already moved away from the stereotypes of women it perpetuates, leaving it woefully behind
The ‘bridezilla’ television trope and the traditional wedding norm
Marriage equality might be on the way but it seems the fripperies and rituals of the traditional wedding are still coveted as the superior choice. Olivia Rudgard looks at the role of the TV show 'Bridezilla' in all this and asks, what about wedding equality?
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Why we are Sikh feminists
Herpreet Kaur Grewal talked to her colleagues on the Sikh Feminist Research Institute's editorial board about why they are feminists. This blog post collects their views to mark the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi, which took place this weekend
Not because she was a woman or despite it: more views on Thatcher
Holly considers some of the attitudes towards Thatcher that have been expressed after her death and shares a few thoughts from some other F-Word writers
Lad culture in universities: new feature and NUS report
The National Union of Students is initiating a discussion on lad culture in higher education, an urgent issue as a new feature by a student on her experience of freshers' week confirms
Who’s to blame: sexism in universities
When Beth Saward complained of sexual harassment during freshers' week, she was held responsible for it. Here she discusses the deeply ingrained sexist culture in universities
That’s what she said: Lad culture in universities
Through their report on lad culture in higher education, the National Union of Students is calling for action on sexism in universities. Kelley Temple discusses the extent and impact of lad culture on women students
The ‘back home lot’ – looking for BME women writing online
Though the increasing concern about online misogyny is welcome, Asiya Islam feels that BME women writers are missing from the discussion. She is looking for BME women writers to share experiences
Guest song of the day: Can’t Hold Us Down – Christina Aguilera
A guest post from Amy S. Rushton about Christina Aguilera's classic calling out of sexual double standards and slut shaming
Where are all the girls in white coats?
Guest blogger V. S. Wells looks at sexism and the nature versus nurture debate in the context of women's under-representation in science