Berlin's Barbie Dreamhouse Plan Irks Feminists
The opening this month of the first life-sized Barbie Dreamhouse in Europe may be the fantasy of many a little girl, but Berlin feminists are mobilising against what they call a sexist icon.
The opening this month of the first life-sized Barbie Dreamhouse in Europe may be the fantasy of many a little girl, but Berlin feminists are mobilising against what they call a sexist icon.
On a fountain in the form of a high heel, a Femen activist had her naked breasts covered by the slogan "Life in plastic is not fantastic" while burning a Barbie doll on a cross.
Later another protester went to throw the crucifix into the fountain, prompting members of the site's security to intervene and resulting in some brief jostling in front of news cameras.
'Feminist Tsunami' To Hit Globe On Valentines Day
To raise awareness at the shocking number of women and girls who are raped or abused, one billion people across the world will join a 'feminist tsunami' on Valentines Day.
To raise awareness at the shocking number of women and girls who are raped or abused, one billion people across the world will join a 'feminist tsunami' on Valentines Day.
Barbie's Dreamhouse was conjured up by Vienna-based Event Marketing Service with a licence from Mattel, the creator of Barbie dolls, and has a twin sister at a shopping mall in southern Florida.
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Armed With Tweets and Jokes Are Young UK Feminists
In Britain this year a new wave of feminism has taken hold which is young, irreverent, and fuelled by social media.
In Britain this year a new wave of feminism has taken hold which is young, irreverent, and fuelled by social media.
'Feminist' High Heel Brought to France by Canadian
Tanya Heath is out to prove women can wear heels without ruining their feet.
Tanya Heath is out to prove women can wear heels without ruining their feet.
