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Girl mag Watch Dolly April 2013

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I think Dolly may be improving (if only it would drop the model search!) Forty eight pages into … Read More »

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A tale of two schoolies

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

This so-called rite-of-passage – more like a week-long binge – sees hundreds arrested for serious assault, drunk and … Read More »

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10 minute activist: hits the Target and gets a bulls eye

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The power of one. For anyone who ever doubted the power of one voice and social media they … Read More »

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Target’s ‘trampy’ kids clothes triggers social media backlash

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

AN OUTRAGED Port Macquarie mother has created a social media nightmare for discount department store Target after she … Read More »

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MPs speak against the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Earlier this month Federal Member for Kingston (S.A), Amanda Rishworth, moved a Private Members Motion acknowledging the findings … Read More »

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The Cyber-villification of Melinda Tankard Reist – The Industry Hits Back at a Campaigner that Keeps Them Honest

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Over the past few weeks many of us have watched with concern a snowballing campaign of vilification against … Read More »

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‘Pornographic’ stationery for schoolchildren

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

It’s no coincidence that the company promoting pornified school stationery is owned by Cotton On, which was itself … Read More »

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Who’s afraid of Melinda Tankard Reist?

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

“Call me whatever the hell you want, I don’t care,” she says. “I believe my work is pro-woman, … Read More »

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Body image the main worry for young females

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

Once again, the Mission Australia Survey of Australian Young People has shown that body image is a major … Read More »

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Book launch: Big Porn Inc

Posted on by Dr Ramesh Manocha

This important book launch firmly puts porn in its place and through a series of essays, documents the … Read More »

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