The Netflix golden era of 2020 saw us all indulge in quite a lot of TV, much of it escapist, some of it gritty and realistic. With… Read more “Why is TV obsessed with gratuitous violence against women?”
Tag: unhealthy relationships
Three reasons why porn is problematic
Porn is something most of us have very easy access to, and it has been all-pervasive, especially for younger generations. At the click of a button, you… Read more “Three reasons why porn is problematic”
Some old-fashioned and unproductive attitudes towards violence against women that you should be aware of
For most of us, accepting that violence against women is wrong is straightforward. But violence against women isn’t necessarily as clear cut as we have historically made… Read more “Some old-fashioned and unproductive attitudes towards violence against women that you should be aware of”
Three reasons why schools and workplaces can set a foundation for unhealthy relationships
I imagine pretty much everyone reading this has attended a school at some point in their life. While a small minority of people have only ever experienced… Read more “Three reasons why schools and workplaces can set a foundation for unhealthy relationships”
Three dangerous stereotypes about men that perpetuate unhealthy relationships
‘Toxic masculinity’ is society’s invention. We need to recognise the things we do that promote it. When we talk about systemic violence against women, we often consider… Read more “Three dangerous stereotypes about men that perpetuate unhealthy relationships”
Three books that normalise unhealthy relationships
Prepare to be shocked at some of the unhealthy ideals you never realised you bought into. Popular culture throughout the ages has done much damage to our… Read more “Three books that normalise unhealthy relationships”
All the relationships in Love Actually examined (and it’s not pleasant)
You’ll never see this classic Christmas film the same way again. So it’s Christmas, and we’re probably all settling down to watch some of our all-time favourite… Read more “All the relationships in Love Actually examined (and it’s not pleasant)”
Three films that normalise unhealthy relationships
Some of your favourites might be on this list, sadly. When we think of unhealthy relationships, we often fail to realise that they don’t just exist behind… Read more “Three films that normalise unhealthy relationships”
Five signs to watch out for that could signify an emotionally abusive relationship
I’ve previously talked about the case of Hannah Clarke, an Australian woman killed by her partner Rowan Baxter along with her three children in 2020. Prior to… Read more “Five signs to watch out for that could signify an emotionally abusive relationship”
This Violence is not a Tragedy 