Feminism is undeniably going through a massive upheaval, writes Karen Pickering, creator and host of Cherchez la Femme.
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Misogynist abuse online and playing the victim
Responding effectively to misogynist abuse involves abandoning censorship and encouraging more women online.
The Power Index 
The divisive feminist
When it comes to pulling down the patriarchy, there aren’t too many in the sisterhood willing to go in as hard, or as often, as Leslie Cannold, writes Tom Cowie, in this profile on the influential feminist.
Cox: more women in cabinet, but social issues slip agenda
My feminist push at present is to put the goal of making society fairer and more civil, and to change the emphasis on economic growth as the only good.
Women pose in bikinis to ‘own’ their bodies. Something’s not right here
We don’t make men believe that “strength”, “pride”, “empowerment” and “inspiration” require them to strip in public, so why do women continue to believe it of themselves?
Why more black men should call themselves feminists
Black men in the United States are usually more concerned with race issues than sex and gender debates, but feminism is the best way to help move these communities forward, says proud feminist and African-American man Byron Hurt.
The misogyny destroying the internet
A number of well-known UK female journalists and commentators have come forth to admit the amount of hatred and vitriol that they receive online — particularly threats around rape and sexual violence.
Cox: social and gender equity way down on the tax forum agenda
It appears social and gender equity will be well down the tax forum agenda.
Women on the front line
Crikey media wrap: In the battle for equality, women have had an historic win, with the Defence Force finally opening up combat roles for females.
Cox: broadening the boardroom options
One of the failures of feminism has been our inability to change the culture of most workplaces.
Slutwalk: feminists take to the streets to reclaim ‘slut’ in style
Thousands of feminist-minded individuals took to the streets on Saturday to protest against slut-shaming and victim-blaming in colourful SlutWalks in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Feminism is alive and kicking and wearing whatever it wants
You can’t have it both ways — if you want people to be feminists, and engage in active political protest, you can’t then police the way they choose to do it, writes Karen Pickering.
The Brocial Network proves just why we need Slutwalk
A new Facebook group called the Brocial Network are posting photos of partially-dressed women without their consent. Just because women post scantily clad pictures of themselves on Facebook does not mean they consent to being sexually objectified or harassed.
Guy Rundle: The phones are manned, vote now on Slutwalk
No one appears to have mentioned the Reclaim The Night marches — which still continue, though their heyday has long passed — in the current discussion of the Slutwalk phenomenon.
Holden: Pride in the world’s oldest profession
Author — and former prostitute — Kate Holden writes about the intrinsic relationship between sex work and feminism. It’s a fascinating look at an industry that gets little good press.
Are women funny? Is John Howard a Liberal?
Another Melbourne International Comedy Festival, another debate over whether females bring the LOLs that the fellas do. You want funny women? Clem Bastow rounds up history’s best of the best.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Children, marketing and fast food
Crikey readers have their say.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Beware the brands!
Crikey readers have their say.
As Middle East moves ahead, are women getting left behind?
Women in Egypt organised a march for equality this week that resulted in a violent clash with a male crowd. As Middle Eastern countries fight against oppression, there’s a growing concern that democracy might not include women’s rights.
‘It’s about choice, not numbers’: Crikey readers on feminism
Yesterday, on the International Women’s Day Centenary, Crikey asked readers to reflect on feminism’s role in the twenty-first century. The response was, in one sense, heartening, writes Grace Jennings-Edquist.
Feminists — the faceless women of the ALP
Is Labor so on the nose right now, that no-one can acknowledge what a remarkable job the ALP has done supporting women? asks “faceless woman of the ALP” Tanja Kovac, National Co-ordinator of EMILY’s List Australia.
The feminist struggle: a lot like Groundhog Day
It may be International Women’s Day but the feminist struggle is about a lot more than high-profile advocacy and public campaigns, writes Shakira Hussein.
The feminism brand is designed to do itself out of business
Feminism is a brand that’s been thoroughly trashed. If it was a commercial product it’d be a good time to buy in, because when stocks are low they only have one way to go, writes Karen Pickering.
Female MPs: you’re either a mum, or the owner of an empty fruit bowl
Far more than men, female politicians have their political identities framed around their family and relationship situation.
‘So what if she doesn’t have a male handbag?’: female ex-MPs fight back
Crikey asked three female former politicians for their take on women in politics and whether anything has changed.
