Was it planned?
Why you might want to think again before asking someone ‘Was it planned?’ Continue reading Was it planned?
Category: Women
Why I’m not built for baby showers
Growing up, fun was never the stated goal in my family home. To be successful at life was to be diligent, disciplined, and frugal; it’s the protestant work ethic that has stayed with me, even as a confirmed agnostic. Doing anything my brain perceives as “frivolous” can be an inherently guilt-ridden experience for me. It’s why I could still only ever take out a loan … Continue reading Why I’m not built for baby showers
125 years of women’s suffrage: what’s next?
Imagine 50% of the adult population being denied the right to vote in the next election, for no other reason than their sex. Continue reading 125 years of women’s suffrage: what’s next?
Why Wonder Woman isn’t really a Win for Women
Spoiler Alert!
For my whole life I’ve been surrounded by male dominated box office hits. Films starring, and often also directed, produced and written by men. James Bond, Harry Potter, Jason Bourne, superhero films, and even Toy Story. When I think of the women in these films, they’re usually the pretty love interest – or lust interest, let’s be honest – or the supporting character.
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The Writing Half 