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Tedious tropes: the sexist stereotyping of female politicians
Originally posted on language: a feminist guide:
I don’t often find myself agreeing with the Conservative politician Amber Rudd, but this weekend she expressed a sentiment I agreed with 100%. Responding to a Spectator article in which Melanie McDonagh attacked the ‘relentless head-of-school self-righteousness’ of Jo Swinson, the Liberal Democrat leader who lost her seat in last week’s General Election, Rudd tweeted: Can we stop criticising every senior female politician for being “head of school”, “headmistressy” or “like a school teacher”? I’ve been complaining about this very thing since 2016, when Sylvia Shaw and I analysed press coverage of the… Continue reading Tedious tropes: the sexist stereotyping of female politicians
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About a boy, and a doll
Originally posted on The Guyliner:
You’ve all already seen that little boy in the Barbie ad, right? Course you have, it’s been everywhere. But in case you haven’t, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TULVRlpsNWo The ad follows the standardised format for promoting… Continue reading About a boy, and a doll
Depression kills, as does stigma.
Originally posted on nathanchard:
27th March 2015 Firstly, while this blog is still in its very early stages, I wish to re-emphasise that I will not solely be writing about mental illness. I plan to provide comment on a provocative, debate-inducing story which has featured heavily in the press, whatever the subject matter. I’m not going to pretend that some of my posts won’t naturally (and, potentially, subconsciously) head into the realms of mental health, but only when appropriate. After waking up to the disturbing headlines concerning the tragic Germanwings air disaster, and, in particular the aeroplane’s co-pilot Andreas Lubitz,… Continue reading Depression kills, as does stigma.
When will black actors be cast in period (costume) drama?
Originally posted on Reflections:
3.15am. Woken by a daft dream (see this post) I tried my equivalent of counting sheep – casting War And Peace. Followers on Twitter and Facebook will know that, on New Year’s Day, I set myself the… Continue reading When will black actors be cast in period (costume) drama?
10 Facts for Bob Geldof
Briliant, I thought. Continue reading 10 Facts for Bob Geldof
Apps that spy: are they good or are they bad?
Originally posted on musingsofmistressfiona:
There appears to have been much disquiet within my twitter time line regarding an application a well-known charity has created that enables users to be alerted if anyone they follow on twitter uses words or phrases related to possible suicidal ideation. I have read the updates information on the charity website and apparently it is possible to have your tweets opted out of the app. I am however concerned and share the reservations some people have regarding intrusion but also the responsibility – what to do if you receive an email alerting you that someone you… Continue reading Apps that spy: are they good or are they bad?
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