Image cropped from Guardian app No, Met, they are not. And let me tell you why they are not. It’s because society does not value women. Society does not respect women. Society does not listen to women. Society does not believe women. Until it does, the streets will never be safe for women. And by … Continue reading The Safety of Women
Category: Feminism
A Journey
Do you know what I do frequently? Not always. But often… When I’m coming home at night I text The Husband every step of my journey. I text him when I get on the tube. I text him when I change line. I text him when I get out of the tube. I text him … Continue reading A Journey
What a Feeling.
I can’t really describe how I feel right now. I know I’m not the only one. Four years ago I took it very, very badly when Hillary wasn’t elected - not because she is perfect, she is not. Not because I particularly loved her. I don’t. I know she has made some, at best questionable, … Continue reading What a Feeling.
A tale as old as time
Medusa was once a beautiful, avowed priestess of Athena. Poseidon, god of the sea, raped Medusa in Athena’s temple. Athena, furious at the desecration of her temple, punished Medusa by turning her into a monster. And a mortal one at that. Whether Medusa was blamed for being so beautiful Poseidon could not help himself, or … Continue reading A tale as old as time
Burn the Witch!
When something the public does not like happens, you need look no further for a person to blame than the closest woman to hand: Kurt Cobain tragically kills himself... it was Courtney Love's fault. The Beatles split - it was Yoko, or Linda... or better still... both. This popped up on my timeline today... This … Continue reading Burn the Witch!
Janis Joplin
I've been talking to people about women who inspire them. The conversations transcribed are more or less verbatim. Do drop me a line if you would like to sing the praises of a woman deserving of recognition. Inspiration to Dannie-Lu Carr Tell me a little bit about Janis Joplin, and what it is about her … Continue reading Janis Joplin
Mileva Marić
I've been talking to people about women who inspire them. The conversations transcribed are more or less verbatim. Do drop me a line if you would like to sing the praises of a woman deserving of recognition. Inspiration to Ivana Bašić Tell me a little bit about the woman you find inspiring, and what it … Continue reading Mileva Marić
#TeamAniston
Don’t get me wrong. In 2005, when it hit the news that Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were splitting up I was definitely Team Aniston. Not because I had anything against Angelina Jolie. Not because I thought it was a competition. Because I LOVE Jennifer Aniston. And I felt sad for her. And yes, I … Continue reading #TeamAniston
Elinor Ostrom
I've been talking to people about women who inspire them. The conversations transcribed are more or less verbatim. Do drop me a line if you would like to sing the praises of a woman deserving of recognition. Inspiration to Nick Bailey Tell me briefly about Elinor Ostrom. Lin Ostrom was born in Los Angeles in … Continue reading Elinor Ostrom
Man! I Feel Like a Woman.
People often have issues with film, TV and theatre in which the cast is all female. I say "people" because I mean people. I have heard this sentiment expressed by both men and women. Men and women I respect and care about. It is not an opinion I have heard expressed about all male productions. … Continue reading Man! I Feel Like a Woman.
My Name is Not Debbie 