Helloooo
I guess I should start this blog with a basic description of who I am. My name is Jess and I campaign for No More Page Three. It's an awesome campaign and you can find out more about it (and sign the petition) here: http://nomorepage3.org/ . I am 16 years old and a feminist. I started writing online aged 14 and most of my work has revolved around the media's portrayal of women and the steps which can be taken to change the often misogynistic depiction. I became interested in Page Three aged around 12, when I noticed some boys bringing it in to School. I couldn't believe it still existed! In my mind Page 3, like perms, had been left behind in the 80s. I immediately signed the petition and am now actively campaign for No More Page Three. So that's about it. I guess most of my blogs will be about the media's representation of women. Now to promote this blog so I'm not the only one reading it.
Jess x
Hello Jess! You are not the only one reading your blog...this is an interesting start, and I look forward to hearing more from you.
ReplyDeleteHey Harriet, thank you. Will be writing more shortly :) am amazed by response already on Twitter/Facebook.
DeleteDefinitely not the only one reading. Good for you for taking a stand. I look forward to reading more from your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteGood Start Jess, Spread The Word.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see someone your age so aware! Keep going and more power to your elbow!
ReplyDeleteI will be very interested to hear some honest hard hitting comments about how casual porn and everyday sexism is effecting young people like you Jess. It will be very powerful in the campaign to stop it. I too became a feminist in my teens (or maybe i was born one!) you have a tough road ahead of you but well done for embracing it. xxx
ReplyDeleteI have always hated page three. At work men would gather and leer at it. It was stopped in Australia years ago, but I am shocked now to see it still here in the UK. We are here six months a year on our Narrowboat. Why is it still going in this day and age.
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