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Women’s Rights In A Post-Apocalyptic World

Women’s Rights In A Post-Apocalyptic World

February 16, 2012 1 Comment

Once a week, I transform into a sci-fi geek girl. Under cover of darkness (and a pink blanket), I proudly fly my geek girl flag as I watch three hours of the re-imagined TV show, Battlestar Galactica (BSG) with the two good friends. Last week, the episode we watched was entitled “The Farm.” One of ...

Two-Children Might Be Okay In China

Two-Children Might Be Okay In China

March 21, 2011 No Comments

China is starting to think that it might be time for a two-child policy. Since 1979 they have had a one-child per family policy, and people need to apply for more and get approval otherwise there are consequences. The one-child policy in China has been controversial because it impinges on people’s rights to a family. ...

Forced Sterilisation And Kidnapping: Is This A Good Population Control?

Forced Sterilisation And Kidnapping: Is This A Good Population Control?

April 16, 2010 No Comments

We all know China has a one-child policy. And we have all heard that they aren’t exactly up to snuff with their human rights. But did you know that they are kidnapping family members, imprisoning people, and forcing sterilisation for having too many children?

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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