Posts Tagged ‘feminism’

Why I have beef with Fifty Shades of Grey

Why I have beef with Fifty Shades of Grey

I have beef with Fifty Shades of Grey. There, I said it. I haven’t even read this diatribe of poor writing, and I have no intention to, so feel free to correct me where I’m off base. From what I know, Fifty Shades of Grey is a feminist nightmare…nay, a women’s nightmare. Forget that, it [...]


I’m not a feminist but…

I'm not a feminist but...

  I am often asked if I am feminist. Hence this question crops up, it is usually asked by males, and is often accompanied by a smirk. ‘The Smirk’ signifies the knowledge that a trap has been laid, a trap of admittance to some seemingly militant, lesbian, bra-burning, dungaree-wearing, man-hating sect. It’s a difficult question [...]


Women’s rights, Sexual freedom and Islamophobia – A feminist’ dilemma

Women’s rights, Sexual freedom and Islamophobia  – A feminist’ dilemma

“But you’re a feminist, surely you should be against immigration into Denmark? Surely you are against the way women are treated in Islamic culture?” Personally being exposed to questions like these, is only one of the many demonstrations of how women’s rights, sexual freedom or the freedom of expression and association for lesbian and gay [...]