Thursday, 25 August 2011

Arab Spring: "It's up to the Libyans"


42 YEARS of utter dictation and now the ruler is on the run. Rebel fighters believe that Gaddafi is still in Tripoli, but the rebels need proof, Muammar Gaddafi dead or alive will do.

With the western world butting out of the internal conflict, the country must revolutionise itself and find peace thereafter. The ideological differences between nationalists and Islamists leaves Libya as one of the most diverse societies in North Africa. A country with multiple divisions means that resistance is rife. The aftermath of the revolution will be complicated with the future of Libya in the hands of those unknown as of yet.

The Libyan revolution run by men: is equality progressing or deteriorating?

Where are the women, should they get involved? The irony, Libya was one of the most equal countries in the Arab world before the revolution in terms of education and rights.

As Jeremy Paxman said on Newsnight yesterday, the women were present in the uprising of Egypt and Tunisia, yet "invisible in Libya". Demonstrations in Iran, Syria, Tunis and Egypt have seen men and women of most ages on the front line, facing the consequences. So why is it, that Libyan women have retreated? What are they doing? Typically, Paxman joked that they were cooking dinner upon return for their husbands.

Gaddafi, the supposed "feminist", had assured the world that he was for equality. He then ludicrously stated in his famous green book that women "had a disease each month". Enough said. With the first female running for President in Egypt, Bothaina Kamel just seven months after the 18 day topple of Mubarak. Kamel is tirelessly travelling Egypt in search of what the Egyptians need in their new era and single handedly carving a path for women to become world leaders. Middle east commentator, Mona Eltahawy, said: "This is just the beginning, we need to work on the revolution of the mind... if it takes the rest of our lives to make sure that this kind of equality becomes a reality".




Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Artistically Frustrated.

I'm convinced it's the change in season that is leading me to feel artistically inspired and colourful. With bright ambient block colours at the height of the catwalks to high street brands, I feel it's time to look toward a relaxed and cheerful wardrobe.

Style blogs. How do we feel about these guys? I always like to keep things neutral so, as of this month, I'll be capturing anything that makes me look THREE TIMES. Not only hot women in great attire.

Un petit preview begins with some beautiful scenes I've captured this month. It really is the little things that make you smile day to day. Have fun & smile.

First and foremost... RIP icon and strong lady, Liz Taylor.

























Spring, mostly London 2011 dress by Wildfox design and others via http://fuckyeahgirlytattoos.tumblr.com


Monday, 7 March 2011

Barclays big fat bonus


This great and fitting phrase "Extraordinary greed" put out there by MP's at the Treasury recently may even be an understatement....

Are these guys to blame for this hard hitting recession we're dealing with? Either way, Barclays are in the lead with a bonus of 10.9 total pay package, leaving HSBC boss with a mere 6.9 million. I'm not sure that many would sympathise.

You decide...


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