high heels, big brother and benefits street

here's an article about the lure of high heels - goes perfectly with our upcoming objects of desire case study.

here's an article on new technology and it's role in keeping an eye on us - remember one of our key concepts is technology.

and finally, here's an article about the television programme benefits street - ideal for marxism, market liberalism, and the concept of outsiders.

as and a2 - inequality, misogyny and online identity

three articles from the guardian, useful for both as and a2


here's a writer exploring economic inequality


here's a discussion of examples of misogyny, including a shocking phone app.

and here's a journalist writing about the importance of online identities.

a2 comms - start the new year with some reading-around-the-subject!

in preparation for the exam, here are four articles from the guardian which deal with issues related to FEMINISM and POSTMODERNISM

reading these articles (but more importantly, thinking about them, and even taking notes about the issues) is perfect preparation for SECTION A  of the exam.

here's an article which helps you decide whether not not you're really a feminist.

here's an article about family in the 21st century, and the generation gap.

here's an article about postmodern society and the increase of boredom

and finally, here's an article about the pervasive nature of technology in modern society