This Week in British Politics: 2nd – 9th September 2018
With every major UK political party making headlines last week, it was an action-packed week in British politics.
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Allegations Don’t Ruin Careers, Rapists Do
In response to the defence of Chad Evans, Linnea Lagerstedt argues that victim blaming is a dangerous reality in rape cases that will have devastating consequences for future victims.
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Misogyny Isn’t a Myth. Rape Is Real. Sexism Is Serious. So Why Is Nothing Changing?
It’s the 21st Century and the past year has been characterised by a desire to stand up to sexism, be it in politics, the workplace or Hollywood. Yet recent attitudes within sport indicate that misogyny is still manifested in the mind set of influential public figures and moves must be made to stamp this out.
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Misogynistic Instagram Caption Disguised as Male Feminism
Kate Rowe-Brown discusses whether a man’s open letter to his ‘curvy’ wife is empowering and touching or condescending to all women.
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Catcalling Is More Than Just A Shout
Catcalling is a problem for almost every woman, in the UK and further afield. Max Perry examines what the problem really is.
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The Burkini Ban Is Suspended, But Islamophobia Remains
The burkini ban is part of a much larger culture of islamophobia and that is unacceptable, Max Perry argues.
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