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Scarlett Johansson refuses to talk rabbit food
Scarlett Johansson refuses to talk 'rabbit food'
25 May 2012
Avengers Assemble star Scarlett Johansson hits back at the 'boring' questions posed to female stars by showbiz reporters  More
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Sexism spotting: That Vax ad...should we suck it up?
Sexism spotting: That Vax ad...should we suck it up?
30 April 2012
The ad that broaches that uppermost subject in every woman's heart: cleaning up her husband's pee.  More
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How the English Language reveals our sexist past
How the English Language reveals our sexist past
1 March 2012
Thought sexism was dead? It's alive and well and lurking in our language, says Abi Silvester  More
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Kate Middletons reported pregnancy: is it any of our business?
Kate Middleton's reported pregnancy: is it any of our business?
18 November 2011
So Kate Middleton is pregnant. Or not...This question seems to be the main preoccupation of most popular newspapers and magazines at the moment, and I'm sure I speak for many women in feeling somewhat angry on her behalf, and on behalf of all women in the public  More
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Should we be bothered by sexist TV ads?
Should we be bothered by 'sexist' TV ads?
15 November 2011
This time of year is particularly bad for TV ads that make sweeping generalisations based on gender. Oh, it's Christmas! Women must SHOP! Men must FIND IT DIFFICULT TO SHOP! GUYS, we know you find it impossible to walk into Boots and choose the right perfume /  More
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Have you encountered sexist shopping?
Have you encountered sexist shopping?
1 September 2011
Image via WikipediaEarlier this week, I went to the Apple store to have a nosy at the MacBook Air. I approached the sales assistant with a couple of questions, and he was friendly and helpful. The problem was, he directed all his answers to my boyfriend, instead  More
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Sky News Alex Crawford reporter takes a stand against sexism
Sky News Alex Crawford reporter takes a stand against sexism
30 August 2011
Last week, Alex Crawford hit the headlines for her brave reporting from Libya during the unrest. This week, she's making a stand against the sexism in her industry. Alex commented that 'it's really insulting and very, very sexist' to be asked how she balances  More
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