“Femvertising” has been accused of diluting the meaning of ‘female empowerment’, selling it to those who need it least at the expense of those who need it most. ‘Female empowerment’ has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years. Although at its core a critical concept and international goal, it has become to the early …
Why is it so important to have visible politicians from diverse backgrounds that are representative of the general population? Much is made of debates on whether a politician looking like a particular group means that he or she will necessarily represent that group’s interests. Whilst it is true that no group is completely homogenous and …
