Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Burkini: Provocative or Protective?

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Louise Burfitt-Dons

The whole point of female Islamic dress is modesty; so how come it’s become so trendy all of a sudden The whole reason for the burka, the burkini, niqab etc is that they are items of modesty clothing.  While it … Continue reading →

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Olympic Sexism And How to Deal With It

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Louise Burfitt-Dons

I’ve just been talking on BBC Newcastle with Anna Foster about the level of sexist reporting at the Olympic Games. There’s been heaps in the papers over the last few days so its been hot topic on Twitter. I agree … Continue reading →

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The Tenuous Link Between Feminism and Witchcraft

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Louise Burfitt-Dons

The other day I received word from my daughter in Salem. Of course had it been August 1692 I would have been more concerned. At that time the city was the centre for a series of hearings and prosecutions of … Continue reading →

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