This week, we learnt many lessons. We learnt that many people are still, in 2012, incredibly sexist towards sportswomen. We found out that some of those are spouting their nonsense on Twitter and some are, surprisingly, writing for national newspapers. We also discovered that the women who are attacked can be incredibly resilient and inspiring,... Continue Reading →
Feminism, infighting and labels
Earlier today, I read an interesting article in the Guardian by Ellie Levenson, author of The Noughtie Girl's Guide to Feminism, where she states that: The feminism I believe in has at its core two beliefs: equality and choice. It demands that women have equal access to work opportunities, money and property, and that they... Continue Reading →