Category Archives: Feminism

Groupon criticised for “irresponsible” boob job offer by ASA

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Discount website Groupon has had to rethink its plastic surgery offer policy following heavy criticism from the Advertising Standards Authority. The one day deal, which offered plastic surgery worth £5,000 for £1,999 and was sent out to Groupon subscribers in … Continue reading →

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Zoo Magazine revamping digital presence *rolls eyes forever*

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Bauer Media, owners of Zoo Magazine, have announced that they are investing in Zoo’s digital media presence following the success of FHM’s ever increasing website. The article in pro-geek fest the NMA, read rather like a brand benevolently giving customers … Continue reading →

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Association of Aunties tackling ‘breast ironing’ in Cameroon

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I’ve been blogging about breast ironing (the horrifying practice of burning adolescent girls’ breasts with hot stones by their own mothers to inhibit growth) in Cameroon for over a year now, and while the UK Government (see letter below) are … Continue reading →

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1 in 4

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Avon are continuing their fight against domestic violence with a brand new Facebook app. Teaming up with partners Refuge, the ’1 in 4′ app calculates how many Facebook friends you are likely to have who will, are, or have suffered … Continue reading →

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Australia Star in a Bra Top 20 announced.

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

The top 20 girls in Curvy Kate’s first Australian Star in a Bra competition have been revealed, and voting is now open on their Facebook page. As always, the girls are gorgeous, curvy, healthy and (importantly) smiling; and whoever wins will go … Continue reading →

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