…and equally okay to self-identify as a feminist. However, many feminists (similarly to political activists and religious fundamentalists) insist upon those around them also becoming feminists. This is because whenever a person is part of a group that holds strong, core principals, part of those principals is to inevitably bring […]
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Two men, both alike in romantic idealism, in classic and contemporary literature, where sexual scenes are laid. Their names: Mr Rochester and Christian Grey. These male protagonists in literature are often cited as purveyors of romantic desire among women. Cullen vs Rochester So I’ve read Jane Eyre, and I haven’t […]
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is one of the most barbaric acts happening against women globally. It disproportionately affects women of colour (for want of a better phrase). And yet western feminist campaigns include: banning the word ‘bossy’, complaining about a pay gap that has been disproven multiple times, moaning because […]
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What does feminism want? No one really knows. As a general statement, they want a woman who is tough rather than dainty; has a her own agency and can take of herself (not a damsel in distress), is independent from men, but still looks like a woman. They want a […]
Continue ReadingThe Beatles, Elvis, One Direction, The Rolling Stones and Justin Bieber have all thrived on one commonality – a hoard of shrieking female fans. One Direction are not terribly talented, but they are one of the most successful modern boy bands. Why is that? They lack the musical prowess of […]
Continue ReadingI’ve mentioned cat-calling in some of my other blog posts, and this post may include different opinions from views I’ve mentioned previously as ideas are always evolving. A random facebook post I saw earlier from some girl made me think more about this topic. She mentioned that she had been […]
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