Natasha Forrest, Author at The F-Word

Just a Stripper

Natasha Forrest11 August 2004

Can sex work ever be truly radical when money is involved? Exploring how feminists and feminist sex workers are often forced into opposing camps, Natasha Forrest argues that a simplistic 'for or against' divide does not reflect the true complexity of the issue. ...

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The Stepford Wives

Natasha Forrest20 July 2004

The re-make of The Stepford Wives is less feminist than the original, and misses an opportunity to make an interesting statement about contemporary gender relations, says Natasha Forrest. Directed by Frank Oz (2004). ...

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Where is the F word not an F word?

Natasha Forrest1 June 2004

Feminism in the US is experiencing a massive revival due to Bush's anti-woman policies. Having recently moved to the States from London, Natasha Forrest muses on the differences between UK and US feminism. ...

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Wife Swap

Natasha Forrest16 February 2003

Natasha Forrest wonders if she was the only one shocked by the attitudes portrayed on Channel 4's controversial "Wife Swap" ...

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Where are the Radicals?

Natasha Forrest16 November 2002

Natasha Forrest untangles the labels and wonders whether radical feminism has been hijacked by authoritarian and conservative imposters. ...

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Whose Slut?

Natasha Forrest16 July 2002

The female body has always been associated with sex, ensuring that even straight women find images of women sexy. Natasha Forrest explains why censorship is not the answer and how objectification is not necessarily a bad thing ...

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Pop Idol

Natasha Forrest16 March 2002

Natasha Forrest explains how Pop Idol demonstrated a fear of women's sexuality ...

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Ally McBeal

Natasha Forrest16 December 2001

Natasha Forrest explains what really annoys her about Ally McBeal... ...

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