Posts tagged ‘race’

Finding the media’s blindspot

The headline announcing the end of the “77-year wait” for a British Wimbledon champion is a classic example of the media’s perennial “blind spot” towards gender – and race.

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#SolidarityisforAllWomen

#SolidarityisforWhiteWomen, orginated by blogger Mikki Kendall, raised serious questions about the inclusiveness of feminism.

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Family likeness, by Caitlin Davies

A portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle at Kenwood House inspired author Caitlin Davies to find out more about the young woman whose story is woven into this suspenseful novel.

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Where’s the action?

Despite attracting over 400 women, Silver Action at Tate Modern, few were from black, minority ethnic or working class backgrounds.

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Not all white

Time and time again articles about “women” really only mean white middle class women but position themselves as being representative of all.

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