How the Meghan and Harry Debacle Shows that Sexism and Race are Still Big Issues in the UK
I have been debating writing this post for a few days now. Wondering whether to wade in to a quite saturated world of social media … Read more
Feminism
Should Virginity Testing Be Banned?
Just when I think we are starting to make some inroads in the gender equality, especially with the next generation. Something comes along and makes … Read more
Heston Blumental, Lifting Pots and Ingrained Sexism
Yesterday, Heston Blumenthal came out in the media discussing the problem of hiring women as chefs. Perhaps he needed some publicity or needed some more … Read more
Should Boys Have Their Ears Pierced?
My daughter (aged 5) had her ears pierced over the summer. She asked for it t to be done on her birthday in May and … Read more
Why We Need to Talk About Period Poverty
When I started to think about writing a post about period poverty, a memory from my childhood came to mind. My sister had a friend, … Read more
A Small Design Update
The observant of you may have realised that I gave my blog a very small design update last week. It is small, a change of … Read more
Attending the Gender Equality Roadmap at Westminster
Two weeks ago, I got up at crazy o’clock and made my way into Westminster. The reason for my visit was as update from Penny … Read more
BEN’S ZONE: Gender Equality, Bias and Why I Think Positive Discrimination is Vital
Gender Equality, Bias and Why I Think Positive Discrimination is Vital I’d always considered myself a feminist because, when I considered it, I thought women … Read more
Gender Stereotypes and the Banning of Adverts
If you’re the same age as me, getting far too close to 40 for your liking, then you have probably grown up watching a plethora … Read more
Abortion and the Terrifying Erosion of Women’s Rights
Abortion it’s such an emotive word isn’t it? A word that can evoke extremes of emotion. It’s a practise that has taken place since ancient … Read more