Category Feminism
Fathers & Feminism: Daddy Pig and Leaning Out
Feminism, at its core, is about equality. In patriarchal society women have been , and are, at a disadvantage. How does this society also disadvantage fathers? Advertisements
Honest Parenting and Overwhelming Normality
Before this blog turned into a big ol’ feminist party, it started off as a place for me to complain about how hard it is being a mother, but the two things aren’t completely unrelated.
Raising Feminists #2 – Mothers, Sons and Fathers
At our first Raising Feminists panel, the conversation organically turned to the raising of feminist daughters. But boys need feminism too.
The Replacement – and the case for mandatory paternity leave.
I caught up on new BBC Drama The Replacement at the weekend, a show about what happens when you’re a successful career woman who goes off on maternity leave, to be replaced by a super smart , wildly enthusiastic and, possibly slightly psychotic, newcomer.
Femininity vs Feminism (and when hair has a gender).
Is it possible to be a feminine Feminist? Is it possible to love pink and princess dresses and still demand gender equality? Er, yes of course it is.
Stressed Parenting/Gentle Parenting
Modern day parenting is often characterised by its stressful nature. Everyone is busy, not least of all the kids with their highly schedulised extra curricular activities. We all get stressed, we all get a little shouty. It’s sad , it’s tough, it’s inevitable. Isn’t it ?
Raising Feminists #1
February 15th saw the first motherhub event take place in the Workman’s Club in Dublin. On the panel to discuss ‘Raising Feminists’ were Roisin Ingle (Irish Times), Senator Lynn Ruane, Dr Marie Moran (UCD Equality Studies) and Melanie Lynch (Herstory founder).
The Martyred Mother Myth
Are you the mother who always puts herself last? Who tends to everyone else’s needs before your own? You are? Well, stop it.
Rape culture, parenting and lessons for my children.
Reposting a blog from a few months ago, but always, unfortunately, relevant.
It’s Over! Lessons in not wearing make up
Finally, finally, let joy be unconfined, finally it is February. The long hard slog that is January has come to an end and with it my self imposed make up ban.
Breaking News: Women getting it wrong
There are people waiting, always waiting, ready to point their figures. To tell us we have got it wrong. We don’t know best.
