Tag Archives: gender
Feminist mothers
It’s a curious fact that many women find motherhood is one experience which galvanises their feminist spirit. Whilst completing what might seem to be decidedly non-feminist actions in their daily lives, a lot of mothers are thinking. A lot. Women … Continue reading
This woman’s work
Sometimes I like to get housework done just because it’s tangible, visible, recognisable. At least, fleetingly. Unlike some of the other stuff I do around here, like: planning birthday celebrations (including my own) writing thank you notes remembering family members’ … Continue reading
Filed under Feminism, Motherhood and Parenting
Shopping around
Something weird happened to me today while the Bean and I were trying to escape this summer heat at our local Super-Temple of Consumerism. At least seven other harrassed looking mothers bumped pram-wheels with me on the way to the … Continue reading
Filed under Musings, Reflections and Rantings
Dirty shame
I am a shocking shirker of housework. Now that I spend most of my time in our home, I need to go to great trouble to avoid having too much available time or I’ll be forced to notice how much … Continue reading
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