Love? Life? Joy!
Okay, I’ve had it up to HERE (reaches as high as her 5’2” will allow) with people championing ‘Zero is Not a Size’ t-shirts*. *An American size 0 is equivalent to a UK size 4. Please don’t get me wrong, I don’t agree with the fashion industry’s insistence on only using models that are over 6 foot and utterly skin... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby!
Post the Hollaback! viral video, the discussion over catcalling has blown up. The message is clear: women don’t like to be catcalled. But the for some dudes, the concept that girls don’t actually like to be objectified is a bit of a head-scratcher. What’s wrong with a compliment? They say. This ‘feminism’ shit is just a bunch of angry women.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Rant Yazmin Joy
There’s been a LOT of controversy around the FCKH8 video since its release last week. Personally, I was amazed and delighted by 95% of my initial viewing of the video. I loved the way stereotypes were being challenged, that young women were given the agency of freely using one of my favourite words repeatedly, and, most of all, that the... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Rant Wise up!
This month the West End musical adaptation of Made in Dagenham made it’s debut on the global theatre scene – its themes of equality and women’s rights right on trend. As well as being a toe-tapping show-time delight – it really got me pondering sexism in 2014…. The true story of Dagenham’s working class women, who took their protests to parliament... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! London's Hidden Gems Yazmin Joy
I don’t know about you guys, but I DO believe that human trafficking, child marriage and FGM CAN be abolished if there is enough solidarity and commitment. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly announced that the 11th October would be named International Day of the Girl. I hope today will present an opportunity to demonstrate this unity in our community, so on... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby! Wise up! Yazmin Joy
Last week Emma Watson gave an incredible speech at the UN launching the HeForShe campaign in New York. ‘No country in the world can yet say that they have achieved equality’. Emma on Global Perspective It is always a huge inspiration when a celebrity uses their influence and profile to raise awareness for global issues. Because let’s face it, they... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Wise up! Yazmin Joy
Some guys reading this are totally clued up on feminism, and if you are, I salute you. There is nothing more attractive than a feminist dude. And it is an attitude I respect and value in a man, whether he is a partner, friend or colleague. But I feel like maybe some guys out there need a lil’ pep talk... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Dating Advice for Guys Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Wise up! Yazmin Joy
(Note: this post is total CHEESE BUCKET!) …okay, OKAY, I don’t actually have a little sister. But can’t a girl dream!? It’s not my fault my parents didn’t listen to my advice and adopt. ‘I wish I had a sister!’ I exclaimed as I was having coffee with one of my girlfriends not too long ago. ‘What are you talking... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! From the Heart Yazmin Joy
So I watched Thelma and Louise for the first time the other day. I already knew it was a big hit, having won a huge critical acclaim. I even remembered it being referenced in the past was a parody episode of The Simpsons when Marge goes on a similar journey with next-door neighbour Ruth. (Image via) And of course the... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Beth Teverson Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby!
‘Equality is in the eye of the beholder’ – Linda Grant. For some women, perhaps those of my grandmother’s generation, it must seem like we – the women of generation Y – have got everything women could hope for. That the women’s movement has finished its’ job. That we can do ANYTHING. My grandmother truly believes that EVERYTHING I attempt... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! From the Heart