This piece also featured here on Women’s Agenda.
I am writing this open letter to you with regard to the column you published recently, written by ex-politician Mark Latham.
To The Australian Financial Review
The Part Women Play in Domestic Violence?
Trigger Warning: Domestic violence and victim blaming
Have you seen this article about the part that women allegedly play in domestic violence? It was written by a clinical psychologist called Sallee McLaren.
Betts, Get On Your Own Side
Is there anything more disheartening than hearing about women who aren’t on their own side? You know the ones I mean. They post pictures on tumblr holding placards explaining why they apparently do not need feminism, like this one:
Image Source– Yep, in America, where they have just imprisoned a woman for losing a pregnancy. No oppression there.
Who is to Blame?
Did you hear that recently, a Catholic priest spoke to his congregation in Melbourne and made particular reference to the murder of Jill Meagher?
This priest said that Ms Meagher was not “faith-filled” enough and had she been, she would have been at home in her bed, not walking down Sydney Road at 3 am. Apparently, Catholic people don’t have nights out. Or have the ability to see the future and avoid trouble. Or something.