Why Feminism is still important

I only posted one tweet and a Facebook post this International Women’s Day.

This blog post has things I wanted to say.

This post is about why we still need feminism. Oh you’re objecting? Shut up.

Here’s what’s behind “You need to work faster”

What Happened When A Man Signed Work Emails Using A Female Name For A Week

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Here’s what’s behind “Everyone likes to be looked at”

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

Episode 194: The Girl Watchers

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Here’s what’s behind “You don’t want to talk?”
You think the girl watching culture doesn’t exist any more? Take a walk in a woman’s shoes.

RT @BeautYconSazon: @monaeltahawy

This harassment is a daily occurrence for women.
Imagine this day upon day, month after month, year after year.

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Here’s what’s behind “Give us a smile”

On society’s unrealistic expectations of how women should look.
Also on the way women are treated in media organisations.

If this multi media doesn’t send chills down your spine, there’s something wrong with you.

This is why we still need feminism.