Imaginary Quads and Overheard Tennis: Ursula Orange and Dorothy L. Sayers
I’m on a bit of a mid-century novel binge at the moment, even more than usual, having discovered the “Furrowed …
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The Politics of Packing: Suitcases, Sexism and Gender Roles
The time for spring vacations is here, which means a series of different things in my online and offline circles: …
Revenge Porn: The Demand Side
I’ve written about revenge porn before, when a law was passed against it. It’s an appalling act of betrayal and …
The Annual Balance Sheet: Project 3:28’s Report into Gender at Christian Conferences
Project 3:28 have just published their report into the gender balance of speakers at Christian conferences in 2015. This is …
University Isn’t For Men?
Attempts to combat violent misogyny in British universities are putting men off going to uni. That’s the basic message of …
Marked Men: Taking A Bath Whilst A Being A Bloke
Well, that’s one fewer thing I need to worry about. According to the packing of these bathing products, I can …
The Battle of the Sexes: Metaphor and Violence
Yesterday I heard a TV presenter use the phrase “the Battle of the Sexes” yet again. It’s a set of …
He Knows Me Better Than I Know Myself: Don’t Tell The Bride and Gender
I’ve only been married a year, so I’m hardly in a position to start making pronouncements on the subject. I …
On Their Back: Tyson Fury, Sex and Violence
Note: this article refers non-graphically to sexually violent language. In response to criticism of his misogynist and homophobic views, the …
A Very Manly Christmas: On “Men-Friendly” Services
Yesterday the Diocese of Oxford published a blog post on creating a “man-friendly” service for Christmas Eve. It remarks on …
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