I see an article in today’s SMH about yet another survey about sexual culture and mores which, of course, is in no way influenced by gender stereotypes. Sex-education classes are failing to teach young women the skills they need to… Read More ›
social change
Fat acceptance and Oppression Olympics fail on The Gruen Transfer
Via the Sarahs at Saucy Sisters, some massive adfail on ABC show The Gruen Transfer. TGT was going to look at a “fat pride” advertisement that combines the Oppression Olympics and -ist-humour tropes tonight. The show, which played the Adults… Read More ›
So, paid parental leave. But not just yet.
Deborah has a post up at LP that asks: why the long wait until January 2011? The swift answer appears to be cynical partisan strategising, the Rudd team looking to wedge the Liberals in the next election. The thread drifts… Read More ›
Murdoch: the current days of the Internet will soon be over
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch expects News Corporation-owned newspaper Web sites to start charging users for access within a year in a move which analysts say could radically shake-up the culture of freely available content.
Speaking on a conference call as News Corporation announced a 47 percent slide in quarterly profits to $755 million, Murdoch said the current free access business model favored by most content providers was flawed.
Quickhit: SMH FAIL, Chief Justice Diana Bryant WIN
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the Family Court has granted permission for a 17-year old ftm trans boy to have his breasts removed. Well, sort of: THE Family Court has allowed a 17-year-old girl to have her breasts removed… Read More ›
Can I have a seat? Blogging Against Disablism Day, 2009
Blogging Against Disablism Day 2009 Strategically placed seating costs next to nothing for a business to implement. It requires no building modification. And it can make a huge difference to accessibility for some people with disabilities. Bouquets and Brickbats A… Read More ›
Good news! WA Labor Opposition to introduce laws on breastfeeding discrimination
[Photo: Families in peaceful protest outside Colin Barnett’s office last week. Posted with permission.] Woo! In response to community pressure and protest, the Labor Party of Western Australia (currently in Opposition) plans to introduce a private member’s bill to finally… Read More ›
Quick Hit – Keira Knightly domestic violence ad banned from UK cinemas.
Because it’s too violent. What do they think domestic violence is? Link to article with embedded video here. I just watched it and it is quite graphic and disturbing. If you are a survivor of domestic violence then you may… Read More ›
White Panic: Made In England
Ah, the Daily Mail. You never fail to amuse, disgust, and generally cause a bad smell. The latest manufactured outrage is over the lyrics of a Sam Dunkley children’s song written for St George’s Day. This clunky, banal piece of… Read More ›
Families protest breastfeeding discrimination at Barnett’s office; is he about to flip?
Thirty to forty adults and their children and grandchildren today protested the lack of breastfeeding discrimination laws in Western Australia. The group, organised through Joyous Birth and Facebook, rallied outside Premier Colin Barnett’s office in Cottesloe. Many passers-by were supportive…. Read More ›
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