I was having a discussion with a co-worker earlier about what kind of man would be considered a gentleman. In Victorian times it was a title associated with nobility (wealth and social position), and “It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain.” Nowadays we use the [...]
‘The Poetic Revolution’: An exposé of contemporary, underground poetry that explores the current renaissance of poetic expression in Australia, revealing how modern poets measure against the classics.
I’m asking why the poetry sections of bookstores are primarily filled with classical poetry and why we tend to reach for the classics first.
This comparative anthology aims to act [...]
Because of many so-called “beauty standards”, Tiara Shafiq feels she is. In her home country, Malaysia, where most people have dark skin, fair skin is touted as the ideal of loveliness. An Australian size 12-14 translates to a XXL. And smooth, hair-free legs is also an expected feature of a “beautiful” woman.
Yet, I’m sure [...]
Some of you will be aware of my feelings about bikinis from a previous lip blog. I wanted to share this quote from Susan Brownmiller, from her book on femininity, the chapter about bodies and fashion. Having described the history of the corset and girdle, and making the point that it is only recently that [...]
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