Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Safety of Children Should Be A Top Priority for Modern Feminists

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Louise Burfitt-Dons

One of the major issues on the current conservative feminist agenda has to be the safety of children. It’s not that it is not of interest to all, but more that traditionally this has always been an area championed best … Continue reading →

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How London Fashion Week Can Influence Feminism

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Louise Burfitt-Dons

Apart from the £100 million it adds to the British economy, London Fashion Week is also a vital social snap shot we can work from. The 2013 five day show is the first to take place since Vogue launched their … Continue reading →

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Post Feminism, Do Women Still Need Protecting?

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Louise Burfitt-Dons

A couple of days ago, the press reported that the parents of Rachel Manning, whose boyfriend was wrongly convicted and served 6 years in jail for her murder, said publicly that their daughter would still be alive if he had … Continue reading →

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Syria was one of the first Arab countries to give women the vote. Are feminists on the right side?

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Louise Burfitt-Dons

Kuwait, where I was born, is pretty easy going on women as far as Arab countries are concerned. A couple of years ago, it was ranked the second highest Middle Eastern country in gender equality. Over half of women participate … Continue reading →

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