UPDATE: California Kisses removes paedophilic ‘pop that’ ads after Collective Shout pressure In April Collective Shout ran a piece by Jemma Nicoll (first published on MTR) exposing the harmful online practices of global dancewear label California Kisses (CK). The company’s homepage advertisement featured three models aged 12-16 posed alongside the slogan ‘Pop That’, a popular porn-inspired […]
The Reddit question no one should ignore Kasey Edwards Thousands of women have shared stories of the first time they were targeted sexually by men, with some saying they were as young as eight years old. The women were responding to a question posted on the popular social networking and news site Reddit which asked ‘Women […]
‘Despite being known for its overtly sexual content and verbally abusive teaching tactics, Dance Moms fever has infected the country’ By Jemma Nicoll Eyes shining with delight, Nia twirls and twirls as shimmering pink feathers soar in the wind swelled by her rapid movement. Encased in the fluorescent cage of a burlesque feather fan, she […]
Juan Salmeron and I talk discuss objectification of women in the music industry – and other places Being interviewed by the death metal music magazine Metal Blast was a first. I’m not exactly known for my taste in black metal The closest I got to ‘heavy’ was Suzi Quatro singing Devil Gate Drive in the […]
More comedy gold from the ASB: except we’re not laughing [UPDATED] It’s no secret that the advertising industry’s preferred model of regulation, self-regulation, has failed. Despite various government inquiries exploring the many flaws in the current system, as well as condemnation from child health professionals and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) the advertising industry has been […]
An insult to Cathy Freeman and other sportswomen Collective Shout posted the piece below on the fiasco that was this years ‘I support women in sport’ awards hosted by Women’s Health Magazine. Woman’s Health Magazine editor Felicity Harley had said in response to the furore: “It is disappointing that this has become the focus rather than […]
‘At least Emma isn’t advocating for sex predators. At least Emma isn’t advocating for pedophiles. At least Emma isn’t advocating for men who produce violent pornography. At least Emma isn’t advocating for human traffickers. At least Emma is advocating for women’ By Laura McNally Emma Watson’s speech at the UN has made headlines worldwide. […]
Agency is magic and so is twerking By Laura McNally Another day, another article arguing that criticism of sexualization and objectification is proof that men are afraid of women’s expressed sexuality and that women are jealous. What an innovative, groundbreaking notion. A recent article at Huffington Post defends a twerking video model, Amber Rose, posted […]
No More Page 3 Campaign Poem by Sabrina Malouz Love this. And the voice! David Dinsmore: Take The Bare Boobs Out Of The Sun #nomorepage3 Petition by Lucy Holmes Hove, United Kingdom We are asking David Dinsmore to drop the bare boobs from The Sun newspaper. We are asking very nicely. Please, David. No More Page 3. […]
MTR in conversation with Waleed Aly Have you seen the recent bus “gang rape-inspired” photo shoot in India? Or Vogue Italia’s video showing a woman killed by an intruder in her house? Or the Bulgarian makeup ad showing bruised women with the tagline “Victim of Beauty”? There appears to be a theme of fashion advertising […]
Did you even know Australia had a Federal Children’s Commissioner? We don’t hear that much from her – so thought we would try to get her attention and involvement on this. Let her know you want her to act by signing the petition today! Condemn & Take Action to Stop Exploitative Universal Royalty Child Beauty […]
