September 14, 2007
To: simone@goldcoastfashionweek.com.au
Subject: Face of fashion week
Dear Simone,
I’m writing to express my extreme disappointment and outrage regarding the decision of Gold Coast fashion week to choose a 12 year old child as the face of this event.
It is completely inappropriate for a child to be an ambassador and “the face” for an adult fashion event, particularly [...]
August 26, 2007
“Hi Can you make me a badge that says “No Fat Chicks” in big red letters on white background?”
The latest request from an eBayer.
My answer was simply “No”. My preferred answer would be “No. We don’t do sexism here.” or “No. NO you stupid sexist shit”.
But doing that can get you suspended from eBay.
Perhaps I [...]
August 24, 2007
A reader asked me for my thoughts on the question, so in true off the top of my head fashion, here they are:
Feminism has highlighted the ways in which women are dis-empowered and disadvantaged under patriarchy, but men can experience oppression under patriarchy as well.
The central tenant of patriarchy is the dominate position of men [...]
August 16, 2007
CANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian men’s magazine offering readers a “boob job” breast enhancement for their girlfriends will be investigated under laws barring cosmetic surgery prizes, authorities said Tuesday.
Zoo Weekly, a magazine which regularly features pictures of skimpily-dressed women, offered readers A$10,000 ($8,400) for “a boob job for your girlfriend.”
Breast implants prize sparks ire
I would [...]
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