Crown Paints advert receives 200 complaints over ‘misogyny’ and ‘everyday sexism’
More than 200 people have complained to the Advertising Standards Authority. People have been calling for an “offensive” Crown Paints advert to be banned, labelling it an example of “misogyny” and “everyday sexism.” The musical ad tells the story of Hannah and Dave and how they met at an illegal rave. After several years of […]
4 years ago
Why do we still have single-sex schools in 2022?
Life is co-ed, so why aren’t our schools? This week, Rathdown School in Glenageary announced that from September 2022, they would no longer be an all-girls school. The south Dublin school will welcome boys to its junior school later this year, and boys will be able to enrol in the secondary school come September 2023. […]
4 years ago
The 2020 Olympics have ended, but accountability for athletic institutions is just beginning
Women’s bravery in confronting the institutions that abuse them is a bigger marvel than any Olympic event Content warning: This article contains details of sexual abuse, including that of minors. The Tokyo Olympics drew to a close on Sunday after a dramatic contest that was over a year in the making. The games, which kept […]
5 years ago