Articles relating to: sexism
“Fuck them.” Women respond to the #MeToo backlash
When I think of the Suffragettes, I think of the women who endured physical and sexual violence as punishment for their perceived crimes, those who carried out hunger strikes and, in some cases, died in the name of gender equality.
I thought rampant sexism was a thing of the past. I was wrong.
When I was a 20-something cub reporter in the late 90s and early noughties, sexism was rife. And I don’t just mean in journalism, although there was plenty to speak of.
It’s just not cricket: sexism in sport
As you may have already noticed, I like to big up women who play sport.
Sexism and the supermarket: is it OK for women to wear pyjamas and apply make-up in public?
We’ve all got our own procedure. I do mine in front of Netflix. Housemate lays out her tools in the bathroom sink like she’s preparing for an operation.
Theresa May: is it sexist to report on the Prime Minister’s choice of footwear?
I used to work as a receptionist in the City. It was a tedious job which saw me required to wear a tight, impractical uniform and a mandatory pair of heels. My male colleagues, naturally, were allowed to wear flats.
Life outside London: tech start-ups for one and all
We have an opportunity to build something new in the North, so can we not rely on a pale, male and stale stereotype?
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