“We’re man and wife,” he said. It was my husband speaking about something I can’t remember. Certainly nothing important. Another one of those domestic conversations, half attended to and disregarded before long. Earlier than most if it was of the ‘it’s your turn’ variety. “Hang on a minute,” I said. “That’s sexist, isn’t it?” “No,” […]
What women are supposed to know
Have you ever noticed that there are certain bits of knowledge that are presumed to magically arrive with the birth of your first child? You know. There is the mum wisdom that you will have acquired or at least you must pretend that you have. I’d like today, Feminist Friday, to address these issues. If […]
I’m not sexist, but…
You know that sexism everyone’s going on about. The one that everyone agrees is a Very Bad Thing but most certainly doesn’t happen anywhere round here. That one. Well, the thing is, it does happen round here, round there and most other places. It has occurred to me that many of the perpetrators of sexism […]
Whats wrong with being a feminist?
I’m not a feminist, but…Again and again people who espouse the values of feminism are heard to utter this proviso. But why?If we can more our less agree that treating men and women equally and allowing them equal opportunity is a good thing then what’s the problem?Furthermore, if we can more our less agree that […]
What does your child’s teacher call you?
Learning the ropes as a parent And do you care?If someone from school has to ring you up, who do they as for? Do they ask for so-and-so’s mum or do they use your name. Do they always get it right? If you the kind of family where everyone has the same surname, then you’re […]