The ordinary feminist: The superwoman
In the ‘Ordinary Feminist’ series, I’ve explored the challenges I face in my ordinary, everyday life when trying to be a feminist. In this final post, I sum up what I’ve discovered.
The ordinary feminist: Being a good feminist
I’ve written about my struggles to be a good feminist in my career and home life. But what is a good feminist anyway?
The ordinary feminist: the mother
Being a feminist mother isn’t easy when the world around you divides children into narrowly defined categories of boys and girls. But my own expectations of how my children should be also need closer examination.
The ordinary feminist: the relationship
Equality in a relationship. I want it. My partner wants it. So why is it so damn hard?
The ordinary feminist: the workplace
As a woman engineer, it may appear that I am striking a blow for feminism. Instead, it’s quite the opposite. I face very little sexism at work, but when it does rear its head, I find it very hard to do anything about it.
The ordinary feminist
I am not a passionate activist or a bold fighter for women’s rights. Yet I still consider myself a feminist. How does that work out in my everyday life? I will explore that in this series of posts.
Just Say No
They say ‘Sorry seems to be the hardest word’, but, to me, ‘No’ is far harder. Why is such a small word so hard to say?
Hollywood Frogs – Sex
In general, Hollywood prefers violence to sex. Yet sex, undeniably, sells. Steamy scenes bring people into the cinemas – but they can also drive more conservative viewers away. Hollywood performs an awkward dance to try and keep both groups happy, which has led to quite a weird take on sex
Hollywood frogs – The big change
Duckling to swan, miser to philanthropist, villain to hero. In Hollywood, it’s obvious what change is necessary, and accomplishing it is simply a matter of wanting it enough and believing in yourself. As someone who has been struggling to change herself for years, I can tell you that real life is rather different…
Hollywood frogs – the emotional moment
The emotional rollercoaster is one of the reasons we love films. Feeling our hearts beat faster as a couple lean in for their first kiss, wiping away a tear as one of them passes away in their grief-stricken partner’s arms. But how far do these emotional moments reflect our real lives? And is the Hollywood take on emotions damaging how we experience our own?