Wednesday 13 November 2013

Talking point: women in comedy

Miranda Hart, in her interview 'with herself' in the. Mail On Sunday, 10th November 2013:



Thursday 17 October 2013

Women in the media

In his book, 'Media, Gender and Identity', David Gauntlett suggests that both women and men have become victime of 'the culture of consumerism'. There's been lots in the news lately about the way young stars, in particular, are falling foul of this consumer culture:

Representation of Women in Music videos

Listen to Weekend Woman's Hour from 15th October, all about women in the music industry. Then, check out Ciara's video, 'Like A Boy' when she turns the gender roles upside down: and with lyrics: