Let’s follow Michelle Obama’s lead in speaking up for girls around the world
Michelle Obama is the latest high-profile name lending her voice to a campaign promoting education for girls, and that’s no bad thing, writes Anna Williamson. Michelle Obama’s visit to London … Continue reading
Still think western women have it easy? Try watching this
If, like me, you tend to hit your head against a brick wall when explaining the basic principles of feminism to certain individuals – especially after a few drinks – … Continue reading
Malala versus Miley: Who’s a better role model?
As young women go, you would be hard pushed to find two more famous right now than Miley Cyrus and Malala Yousafzai. But that’s about where the similarities end. Let’s … Continue reading
Hating on Hath? The Anti-Anne Rampage Needs to Stop
I may have been blogging on Goats too much in the recent past to have noticed the ridiculous hate campaign that’s been demonising Anne Hathaway through social media and online … Continue reading
Don’t forget | International Women’s Day
We have often dealt with issues of sexism and feminism here at Style and Then Some, so it should come as no surprise that we are excited about the 102nd … Continue reading
Bare Faced: A Beauty Revolution
I never really make New Years’ resolutions; what’s the point of starting the New Year with pressure and expectations? I find it distressing enough embarking upon the first few dreary … Continue reading
Helen’s Favorite Things of 2012
Despite my desperate cries for a David Guetta shaped Christmas present under the tree last year not materialising – apparently its still illegal to kidnap famous DJs or something – … Continue reading
Get your sledge hammers out, ladies – we need to smash through that glass ceiling!
I don’t know, I guess I had kind of just assumed that the gender wage gap was a thing of the past, but learnstuff.com created this rather striking infographic, which hits … Continue reading
Boobs aren’t news. Join the No More Page 3 campaign.
‘George Alagiah doesn’t say, “And now let’s look at Courtney, 21, from Warrington’s bare breasts,’ in the middle of the 6 O’ Clock News, does he?” is the question posed … Continue reading
Get your white ribbon on for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25th November?
Next Sunday, 25th November, marks the thirty-first International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The day is designated by the United Nations as a day for governments and … Continue reading
What’s in a name? Feminism meets practicality…
I was in the hospital with my dad the other day, and the nurse asked my mum and I to fill out next of kin forms. Mr Caldecott, Mrs Caldecott, … Continue reading
‘My Perfect Bitch’ – Kanye West’s oh so romantic ode to Kim Kardashian
Reports of the Russian feminist punk-rock group Pussy Riot and their quest for justice continue to dominate the news this week as they face up to seven years in jail … Continue reading
My New Addiction: Vagenda Magazine
Something’s been happening to me of late. I never assumed I would morph in to this, but somehow, it IS happening, and my appetite for it is becoming somewhat insatiable. … Continue reading
Leslie Knope – feminist, inspiration and future President of the USA
I just read an essay called The Ontology of Performance (to help my sister with a presentation) in which there was a lot of talk about speaking men and silent … Continue reading
Andrej Pejic: A wolf in sheep’s clothing
The young Serbian-Australian, Andrej Pejic, has been causing a stir on the fashion scene for a while now. We are all fascinated by how he looks just like a beautiful … Continue reading
How do you plan on changing the world? A speech every woman should hear
Admittedly, I’m a bit slow on the uptake with this one, since it was delivered in May, but Sheryl Sandberg’s speech is essentially listening if you ask me. Watch it … Continue reading
Do girls really run the world Beyonce?
I must have watched Beyonce’s new single ‘Run the World (Girls)’ on YouTube about 20 times this week. Visually, it’s faultless, but am I the only person who think the … Continue reading
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