Another “Task Force”? Here’s 7 Ideas for Meaningful Change in the MVAWG Arena
Nothing changes if nothing changes. Continue reading Another “Task Force”? Here’s 7 Ideas for Meaningful Change in the MVAWG Arena
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Review: Amy Cuddy’s latest TED Talk on bullying is a must watch for all of us
Amy Cuddy turns pain into power in this beautifully raw, powerfully poignant, and exceptionally important TED talk. Continue reading Review: Amy Cuddy’s latest TED Talk on bullying is a must watch for all of us
Humans are actually nicer than you might think (or, at least, may have been told)
Heard of dodgy experiments with electric shocks and shady prison guards? You might want to read this. Continue reading Humans are actually nicer than you might think (or, at least, may have been told)
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Self-Care for Activists: Causes matter, but so do you
Many people work hard to raise awareness of causes close to their heart; I talk about male violence, particularly towards women, based on my own lived experience and years supporting people subjected to – and bereaved – by it. It’s … Continue reading Self-Care for Activists: Causes matter, but so do you
Book Review: Feminism, Interrupted: Disrupting Power, by Lola Olufemi
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Feminism, Interrupted: Disrupting Power, by Lola Olufemi This important book recognises the link between misogyny and racism, and connects several other topics including Islamophobia, transphobia, and the false – and harmful – narratives around sex work that make women unsafe. … Continue reading Book Review: Feminism, Interrupted: Disrupting Power, by Lola Olufemi
Book Review: The World We Once Lived In, by Wangari Maathai
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The World We Once Lived In, by Wangari Maathai A beautiful book in which Wangari Maathai highlights the devastating link between violence in our world (predominantly by men) and the harm being done against nature. The author focuses on trees, … Continue reading Book Review: The World We Once Lived In, by Wangari Maathai
Book Review: Misogynies, by Joan Smith
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Misogynies, by Joan Smith A fascinating book that starts and ends with exploring the detail behind the murders committed by Peter Sutcliffe, who became known as “The Yorkshire Ripper.” The book tells a fascinating story about the reason Sutcliffe was … Continue reading Book Review: Misogynies, by Joan Smith
Peace in our time? Let’s hope so
I recently visited the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, where one exhibition told the story of Anna Johnson. Anna protested at Greenham Common for 18 months, against the presence of nuclear missiles. The exhibition explained that, at the time, Newbury … Continue reading Peace in our time? Let’s hope so
Narrow Masculinities: The ideas about “manhood” that keep everyone small
This hurts everyone – men included.
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How HIStory is still hurting women
History has a way of hurting women. Have we really come a long way?
⚠️ Content Warning: This article references male perpetrated violence, including domestic abuse, sexual violence, harassment and femicide; it article also mentions miscarriage. Continue reading How HIStory is still hurting women
This is a conversation about male violence and we should be able to have it
Not all men are violent. But they could help stop violent men.
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Is empathy being lost? Here’s what we could do about it
⚠️ Note to the reader: this article briefly discusses male violence against women, hate speech and bereavement, and is a general discussion on empathy. It is not intended to minimise how challenging it can be for some people to express … Continue reading Is empathy being lost? Here’s what we could do about it
