Despite many advances for women, the persistence and reinvention of heroic iconography for women continues to value image over substance, writes history professor Katie Pickles.
The author of a new book exploring the making of heroines throughout history asks whether Barbie can ever overcome her reputation as the plastic antithesis of feminist ideals.
We can only see one motivation behind the proposed bill, the professors write. To grant the government more power to interfere in how universities are run, and to enable students and faculty alike to punish one another for actually debating contentious topics.