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No Makeup, No Mirrors, No Choice

No Makeup, No Mirrors, No Choice

September 14, 2011 No Comments

Although a school must provide education to children, it’s questionable whether it should interfere with self-expression. School uniforms remain controversial. Some believe that they could have a positive “social leveling” effect, others think they will help children concentrate on education and some believe that it will stifle individuality. Since I tend to be in the ...

Pedophiles Like Tight Trousers

Pedophiles Like Tight Trousers

June 1, 2011 1 Comment

Children will be safer from pedophiles if they follow a stricter uniform code, according to a school in Glasgow. School dress codes have always been a polarizing topic, but even if you’re pro uniform, you probably wouldn’t agree to new restrictions imposed by King’s Park Secondary School. A letter was sent out recently asking parents ...

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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