David Walliams could be removed from Britain’s Got Talent following ‘offensive’ remarks
Walliams made derogatory remarks about a female contestant and called a pensioner a ‘c**t’ Britain’s Got Talent bosses are reportedly considering David Walliams’ position as a judge on the show. Leaked transcripts obtained by the Guardian this week revealed derogatory remarks made by Walliams towards contestants on the show. The television personality and children’s author, who is a […]
4 years ago
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 […]
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The inspirational slogans on girls’ clothes are vastly different to those on boys’ clothes
It goes beyond blue-or-pink… Olympic medalist Simone Biles has launched an athleisure line for young girls, which she hopes will promote self-belief in its wearers. The line, created in collaboration with the brand Athleta for girls aged between six and twelve, features hoodies, vests, T-shirts, leggings and cycle shorts – some of which have words […]
4 years ago
Woman wants to boycott friend’s women-only baby shower as she thinks it’s sexist
“I don’t want to support this gender-essentialist nonsense.” Baby showers are becoming an increasingly popular global affair. With the mammy-to-be’s nearest and dearest wanting to celebrate her and the upcoming arrival by showering her in love, advice and gifts, they’ve become a special and memorable part of pregnancy for so many. The sisterhood that comes […]
5 years ago
For modern marriages to survive, we need to bury the “ball and chain”
Experts say modern relationships require emotional intelligence from both parties to survive. Once upon a time, girls and women were taught that marriage and being a wife were the be-all and end-all. Little girls were told to dream of a Prince Charming who’d sweep them off their feet and give them their fairytale wedding. Yet […]
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Boys asked to rate girls on ‘attractiveness’ and ‘virginity’ in disgusting classroom exercise
“They think joking about it was OK because their own teacher was telling them it was OK.” An Anglican school in Australia is facing criticism after a group of male students were asked to rate girls on certain qualities that included attractiveness, virginity and on being a “strong Christian” during a Christian Studies classroom exercise. […]
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