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Why do we need fourth wave feminism?
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Why do we need fourth wave feminism?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by charliebrades • 1 Comment

This is a blog I wrote for Fourth Wave Feminists  – you can find out more about them here: http://www.fourthwave.co.uk/ Residing in modern London you would be forgiven for thinking that we’re now living in an equal, sexism / misogyny free society. Nearly 100 years behind us are votes for women, birth control rights and just … Continue reading →

Mums the word
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Mums the word

Posted on September 17, 2015 by charliebrades • Leave a comment

I got dressed in some extremely sensible clothes for a walk the other day and the BF told me I looked like a ‘mum’. I gave him a confused look and said “what my mum?” “Nope” he said “just a Mum”. I was reassured this was a compliment to my practical approach to our day … Continue reading →

Fat shaming doesn’t work and nor does it need to
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Fat shaming doesn’t work and nor does it need to

Posted on July 1, 2015 by charliebrades • 1 Comment

The F word has been in the news a lot again and recently someone told me that maybe fat shaming someone might be a good way to help them lose weight. And this isn’t the first time I’d heard this either. In a culture that often confuses expressing opinion with bulling, I think this is a … Continue reading →

Is Tesco the ultimate feminist invention?
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Is Tesco the ultimate feminist invention?

Posted on June 29, 2015 by charliebrades • 1 Comment

I was talking to a historical economist at Cambridge University the other day. Yeah sure as you do. And she told me that supermarkets have set women free. That if we’re to talk about feminism and women’s rights then the invention of the supermarket is as important as suffrage. I was taken aback, really Tesco? … Continue reading →

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More of a prosecco girl, myself

Posted on May 12, 2015 by charliebrades • Leave a comment

Originally posted on charlottesayshmmm:
On Saturday I was one of 250 citizens who met at the Queens Street statue of Aneurin Bevan, to protest the Tories’ austerity measures, with the Cardiff People’s Assembly. Thankfully, it’s my democratic right to do so. Whilst I was aware that my presence at the rally could attract the media,…

Why I think that Joey Essex has everything to do with the election
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Why I think that Joey Essex has everything to do with the election

Posted on May 5, 2015 by charliebrades • Leave a comment

This week we have the most important election in a generation. With the rise of fringe parties like the SNP, Green’s and UKIP, we could permanently throw out our traditional two party system and we could see real change in the way we do politics in this country. Tonight Joey Essex’s political documentary will air … Continue reading →

I’m worried about our boys
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I’m worried about our boys

Posted on May 1, 2015 by charliebrades • 1 Comment

 Guest Blog: @iamcherlynn This morning, my good friend was verbally abused. Don’t worry, the man paid her a compliment before the abuse – “Hey sexy, how are you” he said. How would you react to that? My friend decided to ignore it. The man then exclaimed “Wasn’t talking to you anyway you fat bitch” There … Continue reading →

Why I’m not talking about the General Election
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Why I’m not talking about the General Election

Posted on April 15, 2015 by charliebrades • Leave a comment

Because I can’t. Have you realized that some of your television friends haven’t been as vocal on social media as they normally are? For me the leaders’ debate passed by with me sitting on my hands and trying not to think about the tweets and facebook messages I could have been sending. Working in television, … Continue reading →

Time to Talk about Mental Health
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Time to Talk about Mental Health

Posted on February 6, 2015 by charliebrades • 1 Comment

This week the mental Health charity Time to Chance launched a campaign to “Take 5 on the 5th Feb”, meaning that everyone should try to spend 5 minutes of their day talking about mental health. Myself and my good friend Oli Regan, have made a couple of films of us taking 5. I hope you … Continue reading →

Feminism Isn’t Easy
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Feminism Isn’t Easy

Posted on January 28, 2015 by charliebrades • 1 Comment

It’s been a hell of a week hasn’t it? First page 3 was gone and then it was back, but unfortunately one thing remained consistent, trolling. I’ve been called a fascist, bigot and bitter in my attempts to support the No More Page 3 campaign. Aside from the usual frustrating comments about feminists being jealous … Continue reading →

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