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The Death of the White Knight Young girls encounter numerous displays of the hapless woman, vulnerable and meek, with the guaranteed happy ending when she meets her white knight.  Upon reaching adulthood this illusion can be quickly shattered upon meeting the real-life Nice Guy™.

From infancy, our expectations and desires are shaped by the media around us; from what we eat and how we dress, to what we expect from love. Young girls encounter numerous displays of the hapless woman, vulnerable and meek, with … Continue reading The Death of the White Knight Young girls encounter numerous displays of the hapless woman, vulnerable and meek, with the guaranteed happy ending when she meets her white knight.  Upon reaching adulthood this illusion can be quickly shattered upon meeting the real-life Nice Guy™.

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The Male Gaze "You are a woman with a man inside watching a woman. You are your own voyeur.”

“Male fantasies, male fantasies, is everything run by male fantasies? Up on a pedestal or down on your knees, it’s all a male fantasy: that you’re strong enough to take what they dish out, or else too weak to do … Continue reading The Male Gaze “You are a woman with a man inside watching a woman. You are your own voyeur.”

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‘Goodstock’: a music event that says “We Deserve Better” Girlfriend, Over Being Under, Natures, and Regret Will Come played the Drop Dead Twice venue on November 16th, with all donations from the gig going to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

Goodstock: We Deserve Better Girlfriend, Over Being Under, Natures, and Regret Will Come @ Drop Dead Twice ●●●●○ TW: Sexual Assault. This gathering of local Dublin bands was an act of defiance against the alleged misconduct that led to the cancellation … Continue reading ‘Goodstock’: a music event that says “We Deserve Better” Girlfriend, Over Being Under, Natures, and Regret Will Come played the Drop Dead Twice venue on November 16th, with all donations from the gig going to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre