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International Women’s Day – what does making it happen really mean?

March 8, 2015 By Ellen

A Sunday ponder: International Women’s Day. What’s it all about? Of course I’m in support, why wouldn’t I be? Obviously, it’s important and, without doubt, the rights of women, their safety and equality should be at the top of everyone’s agenda.  There are women and girls in the world who can’t get education, who are […]

Filed Under: #makingithappen, childcare, choices, feminism, glasgow, International Women's Day, IWD2015, journalism, sexism

Why are there no boy angels in the nativity?

December 13, 2014 By Ellen

It was nativity play week again. And following in a fine and noble family tradition, Boy Three was the second cow at the stable. A role he played with style and panache.  Udderly brilliant performance  Over the years he and his brothers have variously been sheep, goats and even robins. It’s important to celebrate the […]

Filed Under: angels. school, animals, children, Christmas, everyday sexism, gender roles, Nativity, sexism

Time off for your period – don’t be bloody ridiculous

December 4, 2014 By Ellen

Astonished. Really, I am. Apparently 42 per cent of people* think women should have paid leave every month during their period. (*Not a controlled and scientific survey, but the result from the nutsometer that is the This Morning Twitter vote. But still…)The idea came about because Gedis Grudzinskas, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, thinks it will boost […]

Filed Under: everyday sexism, feminism, periods, sexism, This Morning, vote, women

Choking on a slice of girl cake…

March 25, 2014 By Ellen

Talk about being in two minds about something.Boy Three has been spending a lot of time lately considering his forthcoming fifth birthday. It’s not til June, but it’s already looming large. I suppose when you’ve only had four birthdays, they are a pretty big deal. After discussing the options he seems to have settled on a fancy […]

Filed Under: birthday, Boy Three, cake, feminism, pink stinks, princess, sexism, Star Wars

International Women’s Day: My Wishes

March 8, 2014 By Ellen

Happy International Women’s Day.  Did you know that in some countries IWD is a public holiday? An extra day off would be lovely, but that’s not really what it’s about. I don’t think.The big thing about IWD – apart from celebrating women and all the wonderful things they do – is that it draws attention […]

Filed Under: equal pay, equality, feminism, International Women's Day, IWD, sexism

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