Some time ago when I wrote about Coleiro Preca’s Presidential nomination, I said that kicking her upstairs, no matter how prestigious San Anton is perceived to be, would be a disservice to her and to the country. My reasoning was based on the fact that unlike...
There was a story in last week’s papers, which, despite being raunchy in nature, didn’t seem to get much attention. It was about a married couple, a clandestine affair, and a baby. Now I know that there are many sides to every story, but because...
Whilst we never use the term ‘boys’ to refer to grown men, no one bats an eyelid when grown women are referred to as ‘girls’. The above video produced by Men Against Violence (L-Irgiel Kontra l-Vjolenza) is genuinely intended to raise awareness and defend women,...
This story appeared in today's Pink Magazine. If you are here for Alex's email - here it is - alexinmalta@gmail.com Last month the popular trading site Maltapark featured a rather unusual classified advert. Unfortunately just a few hours after it was uploaded, the advert was removed...
What’s it like to be married to a public figure, a TV personality, a female politician, a women’s rights campaigner, a prominent businesswoman, someone known for her strong character? What are the husband-wife dynamics in these relationships? This feature was first published in Pink Magazine March 2012 - click...
This article was first published in Pink Magazine - December 2011 [portfolio_slideshow] When it comes to sexism and discrimination the past fifty years have seen us through a lot of changes. Women’s rights have certainly come a long way, but has the world of advertising caught up...