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First Female President Of Malawi Puts Women First

First Female President Of Malawi Puts Women First

May 1, 2012 No Comments

There are few women in the world right now who are as inspirational as Joyce Banda, the new President of Malawi. Banda is the survivor of an abusive marriage, a successful business woman, and latterly a top ranking politician. As the Vice President, she became President of Malawi in April by default following the death ...

No Rights For Gay Men In Malawi

No Rights For Gay Men In Malawi

February 5, 2010 No Comments

Two men have been arrested in Malawi for putting up posters supporting gay rights. The Centre for the Development of People has recently been formed “to fight for the rights of homosexuals and other minorities.” This case comes soon after a gay couple in Malawi were arrested for “unnatural acts and gross indecency” when they attempted ...

Labour Guilt From A Dad-To-Be

So, we’re having this baby.  It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...

The 40-Year-Old Japanese Virgin

I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...

The Ladder Conspiracy

Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...

Watching Porn During Sex Is A Turn-Off!

Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...

Repressed Sexuality And Feminism

Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...

A Jolly Good Beer Festival

Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...

Lingerie For The Masses

Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...

The Brave Kick-Ass Disney Princess

All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...

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