Posted in Blogs, Feminism, Power of Words on Jun 26th, 2009 1 Comment »
Guest Post by Enlighten Education’s Program Director for Queensland, Storm Greenhill-Brown
Personal happiness is a subject that has long been of interest to me, so I was most intrigued when I read Elisa’s recent comment mentioning a study called “The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness” by two economists from the University of Pennsylvania. According to their [...]
Posted in Blogs, Bullying, Cyber world / Bullying, Schools on Feb 13th, 2009 2 Comments »
Sydney’s The Daily Telegraph ran a disturbing story on the rise of cyber related sexual harassment in our schools recently.
This story serves as a reminder that we need to equip girls to use technology safely and wisely, and educate all young people on just what is, and is not, acceptable behaviour on line and indeed within [...]
Posted in Blogs, Fashion Industry, Media, Parents, Sexualisation of children on May 31st, 2008 7 Comments »
There has been much in the media over the last month about the sexualisation of children. I have considered entering the current debate on art versus porn, yet I feel that so much has already been said. The links below will provide an insight into some of the arguments that are still raging:
Art or not, it’s still [...]
Posted in Beauty Industry, Blogs, Body Image, Feminism, Power of Words, Schools, Sexualisation of children on May 11th, 2008 7 Comments »
“I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle
with human emotion.”
Laini Taylor
I love to read. I have always been devoted to reading. In the bath, before bed, with my children – I surround myself with words that help me make sense of the world. Words that amuse me. Words that challenge me. Words that leave me breathless with [...]
Posted in Blogs, Women and Film on Nov 28th, 2007 7 Comments »
As a brand new blogger, I am thrilled at being shortlisted for the international 2007 Edublogger Awards, Best New Blog! The list of finalists is most impressive – they offer powerful insights into education and learning. Do check them all out – and vote for us ! Just click on Best New Blog – enlighten education.
Voting: The [...]
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