Uncommon Ground Archives - Page 6 of 7

Listening to Women About Their Experiences is Essential To Understanding Misogyny in the UK

March 27, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

Usually, identity politics makes me roll my eyes. The idea that a certain amount of empathy or understanding on an issue is absolutely split due to melanin levels, economics, sexuality and religion is beyond daft. The person who empathised with my experience of homophobia most was by far a straight middle-aged man. I strongly believe […] Read more

Women’s History Month: Why is It Important?

March 22, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 0 Comments

Another look at some of the reasons for and history of Women's History Month. Where, who, and why? Read more

Stop Mocking Those Who Call Out Cruel Commentary

March 21, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 1 Comments

Cruel speech isn't progressive, it isn't constructive, and it isn't okay. Sorry Milo Yiannopoulos, sorry Rod Liddle, and sorry to all other sadists. Read more

Why Aren’t Feminists Battling Religious fundamentalism?

March 20, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 9 Comments

Mainstream feminists have a role to play battling religious fundamentalism, but that is going to require a process of profound soul searching. Read more

Racialising Rape: Not New, Not Subconscious, and Not Acceptable

March 18, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 2 Comments

It is incredibly irritating to see individuals being outraged about rape when it has a racial element, but ignoring it elsewhere. Rape is a sexual violence problem. Not a race one. Read more

Modesty; the New Sexy? Hijab or Hotpants, We’re all Under Social Scrutiny

March 15, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 2 Comments

Whether I'm wearing a hijab or hotpants, I'm never inviting you to grab me, overly-sexualise me or label me as a meek little virgin Read more

A Stand for Equality, a Stand Against Objectification

March 5, 2017 | by Lottie Moore | 3 Comments

We have an opportunity here to change the landscape and make a stand for equality and ultimately the safety of women. It is not an opportunity to be missed and it certainly is not an occasion where the ‘locker room’ narrative can win. Read more

‘It’s just porn’: Coming to terms with a sexually corrosive culture

February 27, 2017 | by Robert Jensen | 1 Comments

Robert Jensen is a professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. This essay is drawn from his book The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men, published in January 2017 by Spinifex Press. He can be reached at rjensen@austin.utexas.edu or through his website, http://robertwjensen.org/. Although the most compelling critiques […] Read more

“Sex work” or “prostitution”? Language choices reveal views on male dominance

February 27, 2017 | by Robert Jensen | 11 Comments

Linda Sarsour is a Disgrace to Feminism

January 28, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 0 Comments

Sarsour’s statements are an affront to women and men around the world who fight an uphill battle to escape and fight against misogynistic laws. The praise and support that Sarsour has received makes it appear that American feminists are not particularly concerned about the wellbeing of their sisters in far-off lands. Read more