Tag Archives: Telegraph

Should the Topman t-shirts be banned?

Posted on 19 September 2011 by feminismfortories

The Telegraph wonders why “feminists are getting their knickers in a twist” over the Topman t-shirts.  These are the t-shirts are the ones which say “Nice new girlfriend: what breed is she?” and “I’m sorry, but…” followed by a list … Continue reading →

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Another strawman definition of feminism

Posted on 10 August 2011 by feminismfortories

In the Telegraph today, Bryony Gordon has managed to simultaneously portray feminism as a man-hating, uncompromising ideological stance, and to suggest some rather dull self-evident truths are the answer to all relationship issues.  Ms Gordon is ostensibly supporting Kirstie Allsopp’s … Continue reading →

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David Willetts, sexism and common sense

Posted on 1 April 2011 by feminismfortories

According to the Telegraph, David Willetts, the Minister for Universities and Science, “blamed the entry of women into the workplace and universities for the lack of progress for men”. The tag line for the article says “feminism has held back … Continue reading →

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