Misogynistic rhetoric says women are inferior, irrational and weak, yet also powerful enough to “destroy civilisation”, “ruin men”, “control courts”, and “rig the system”. This is what I call the paradox of patriarchy.Because both cannot be true. So-called “manfluencers” paint … Continue reading The Paradox of Patriarchy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Misogynies by Joan Smith A fascinating book that begins and ends with exploring the murders of Peter Sutcliffe, who became known as “The Yorkshire Ripper.” The book tells a fascinating story about the reason Sutcliffe was given that “nickname”, … Continue reading Book Review: Misogynies
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 … Continue reading Book Review: The World We Once Lived In
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 … Continue reading Book Review: Feminism, Interrupted
Note to the reader: I write in the context of discussing male violence against women because of my lived and professional experience, hence tending to use“he” in my articles. I approach conversations from a pacifist lens, incorporating spirituality and feminist … Continue reading If it’s “easier to seek forgiveness than permission” who is it easier for?
⚠️ This article references different forms of male violence from the outset and includes mention of miscarriage. Continue reading How HIStory is still letting women down today
⚠️ Content warning: This article references, and links to, news stories that involved male perpetrated sexual violence and murder, alongside discrimination and hate crimes that affect various communities. I write in the context of discussing male violence against women because of … Continue reading How to be an Upstander (not a bystander)
Note to the reader: I write in the context of discussing male violence against women because of my lived and professional experience, hence tending to use “he” in my articles. I approach conversations from a pacifist lens, incorporating spirituality and … Continue reading Causes matter, but so do you; a gentle reminder to rest
Note to the reader: I write in the context of discussing male violence against women because of my lived and professional experience, hence tending to use “he” in my articles. I approach conversations from a pacifist lens, incorporating spirituality and … Continue reading The She Shout™ cares about men too. Do you?
Note to the reader: I write in the context of discussing male violence against women because of my lived and professional experience, hence tending to use “he” in my articles. I approach conversations from a pacifist lens, incorporating spirituality and … Continue reading Narrow masculinities (and what that really means)
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