Kim Kardashian is making all kinds of headlines this week; not because her new baby boy, Chicago, arrived via surrogacy - but because she’s sharing dozens of pics of herself in the nuddy with what she has called ‘Bo Derek’ braids aka: cornrows or Fulani braids. We discuss the knotty issue of cultural appropriation, how it exists within fashion and beauty and speak to Sharmadean Reid, the founder of WAH Nails and Beauty Stack, on why she isn’t offended by Kim’s appropriation of a black hairstyle - but how offence is not a blanket thing. How can and should we navigate the nuances?
Also today, we discuss Trump’s assertion that he isn’t a feminist (snore), why the world’s gone mad for Tupperware (and why no-one has written about this?) and the brilliant Radio 4 show that had us both wincing: are women sexist towards other women? Before you shake your head - take a listen (link in the show notes.) We plunge deep into our unconscious bias and try to be as honest as possible.
A note from Pandora (who writes these bios, because Dolly’s skills lie, let’s say, elsewhere): Dolly’s book, Everything I Know About Love, published by Penguin, is out today. GO BUY IT! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-I-Know-About-Love/dp/0241322715
Links
The Mothers, by Brit Bennett https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothers-Brit-Bennett/dp/0399184511
Ex-convicts on how to go ‘straight', on BBC Radio 4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b074zbxg
Why are even women biased against other women? On BBC Radio 4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09pl66d
An interview with Helena Morrissey, by Eleanor Mills for The Sunday Time Magazine https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/helena-morrissey-nine-kids-and-a-mega-salary-has-she-found-the-secret-to-having-it-all-k2h6ktjkk
Lockdown Sex, I May Destroy You, and Rhik Samadder's I Never Said I Loved You
After The Hashtags
Anti-Racism Resources & An Author Special with Candice Brathwaite
Why Moments of Insanity Are Part of Keeping Sane; And The Worrying Increase in Lockdown Mullets
'Seksbuddies', Robert Pattinson's pasta & information overload
Cottagecore, Covidism & Other Lockdown Theories; Plus, An Author Special with Samantha Irby
Are Your Book Shelves A Reflection of Your Character - Or Your Curiosity?
The Micro-Trends of Lockdown & The Wonder That Is The Quarantucci
An Author Special with Holly Bourne & The Problem With Tiger King
An Extra Easter Treat & The Return of Ask The High Low
A Bumper Back To School Special
A Christmas Special with Joan and Jericha
Does A Slogan Tee Have The Power To Offend?
Why Mental Health Is Nothing To Do With Wellness, with Author Bella Mackie
What Women Want: The Rise and Fall of Victoria's Secret
What Was He Thinking? Prince Andrew's Car Crash Interview
Megan Phelps-Roper On Leaving The Westboro Baptist Church, AKA 'America's Most Hated Family'
Obama on Wokeness & Our Love for Modern Love <3
Soft Ghosting, Driving Lessons & An Author Special with Louise Callaghan on The Zookeeper That Defied ISIS
It's An Omnishambles! Our Fave New Words To Be Added To The OED
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