Category Archives: patriarchy

"My Five Inch Spike Heel"

I’ve just discovered an Australian blog written by some guy named Sam de Brito, and while he hardly qualifies as a feminist (indeed, if any man can be such a thing), he does seem to be an entertaining and occasionally … Continue reading

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The Sheep and the Goats

Part of a letter in Annie’s Mailbox caught my attention. It’s the second letter down, in reply to some jackass complaining about paying for his dates unless they looked like supermodels. I am in my late 50s, very attractive and … Continue reading

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Patriarchy, China style

This is a very interesting article about the new generation of women in China. Christine Yu is single, sophisticated and successful. A senior internal auditor with a large company, Yu spends her free time practicing English at a language club … Continue reading

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