Women-kind – Jo's Blogatory

October 13, 2014

The Year of Reading Women, but women don’t make up most of the author percentage.

2014 is the year of reading women, however the bigger percentage of authors are male! Should we really just be encouraging reading or encouraging women to fight the good fight of becoming a writer and making their dreams a reality? This year the Guardian wrote an article that explored the issue that “female authors are … Continue reading The Year of Reading Women, but women don’t make up most of the author percentage.

June 2, 2014June 2, 2014

Is Kirstie just a little bit right?

I’ve seen an uproar today in Kirstie Allsopp’s comments about having children younger to live your life when you get older. Some have said that’s just reversing the course that feminism has fought for, but what if actually they are wrong? Feminism has taught women of all ages to be strong, to aim for their … Continue reading Is Kirstie just a little bit right?

May 5, 2014May 5, 2014

The ‘F’ Word

“You’re one of them!’ “One of who?’ “One of those feminists!” “No I’m a woman!” “So you’re a feminist!” “No, I’m a woman. A woman that simply refuses to be your doormat, prostitute or victim to your inequalities formed by sexist, prejudice and sadist determinations and decisions. Anyone can be a feminist, I’m just a … Continue reading The ‘F’ Word