Reem Wasay asiamediacentre.org.nz Auckland-based Reem Wasay is a journalist and former op-ed editor of Pakistani newspaper Daily Times. She has also worked as a programme coordinator in the non-profit sector in NZ. Something is spurring Pakistan’s women into action. A rising demand for accountability and change is
From its earliest beginnings the internet has been exploited as a vehicle for sexualised content. In fact, in many ways, porn has driven some of the biggest innovations in internet technology, from using primitive hypertext to transmit images, to online transactions, streaming, and so on. So, despite the fact that
Michelle Arrow Macquarie University “Show business”, Helen Reddy once said, “was the only business that allowed you to earn the same salary as a man and to keep your name”. The singer and actress best known for her trailblazing feminist anthem I Am Woman has died in Los Angeles, aged
theplumlist.com The highly anticipated Netflix Original movie about Sherlock Holmes’s teen sister was met with widespread praise from critics. NPR says, “The world of this film is a pleasure to disappear into, and in Enola, Brown has found a role to which she seems perfectly – even uncannily – matched.
Anne There’s something about a headscarf on Megan Woods that makes me laugh. Yes, terrible, I laugh. On Ardern it’s a cringe. On Nasrin, I’m upset, bewildered, angry. Nasrin’s dedication as a human rights lawyer, activist and supporter of the movement to free Iranian women of
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Over my eight decades lifetime, I’ve witnessed many major changes. By far the biggest has been the sexual equality revolution, something which say a 20 year old today might be puzzled to read about as they now take it for granted. It wasn’t
Jacinda took on the role of PM before telling us she was about to become a first time mum. She was very confident both roles could be fulfilled at the same time. Neve is now two years old and scarcely raised by her mother who works very long hours. When
A few weeks ago, satirical site the Babylon Bee ran the following headline: ‘I Think We’ve Found All The Institutions Founded By Racists And We Can Just Stop Looking For Them Now,’ Says Planned Parenthood Spokesperson Nervously. Once again, satire is just barely keeping ahead of reality. In a
Redline rdln.wordpress.com A week ago JK Rowling tweeted that that biological sex is real. She took issue with an article that referred to “people who menstruate,” instead of “women”. She pointed out: “If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased.?.?. . I do not
If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction. If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased. I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to
Logic is not a friend to those currently hating on the New Zealand teacher who wore his MAGA hat to the Black Lives Matter protest in Auckland this week. For them to remain consistent in their views they will have to concede that they cannot determine what the hat means
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Don Franks rdln.wordpress.com As we face new unknowns against COVID-19, there’s something reassuring about level 2’s basic rules. “Physical distancing – keep your distance when out and about. Two metres in public and in retail stores, like supermarkets. One metre in most other environments like workplaces, cafes,
Dave Pellowe davepellowe.com Jane Caro – novelist & social commentator – typed a piece yesterday titled “Our Leaders Agree With Science When Science Agrees With Them“. In it, she gives credit to the conservatives (among other national and state leaders) who have heeded the doomsday predictions of discredited pandemic models and
I recently wrote a piece about the forced feminization of society. Here’s another blow for the boys. The death of Radio Sport, much to the delight of someone called Zoe George who, if the internet links are up-to-date, is paid by the state via RNZ. She must have listened
For an activist, a problem solved is an existential crisis. If feminists were forced to admit that our society not only has long had gender equality but in fact favours women in almost every aspect, they would be out of a job. So, instead of just admitting that the battle
