Excess, patriarchy and the murder of Stanford White 22 April 2018 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: History , Patriarchy , No Comments The media dubbed it—perhaps for the first time—the ‘crime of the century’. On the night of 25 June 1906, Harry K. Thaw shot architect Stanford White at point-blank range in the rooftop […]
Hostiles – no peace with patriarchy 29 December 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: Arts , Patriarchy , No Comments The advertising hoardings of the London Underground are currently filled with posters for a new film, Hostiles. Scheduled for release in January 2018, Hostiles is described as “a landmark cinematic experience” that “might well […]
The opposite of a patriarchy is not a matriarchy 7 November 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: News , Patriarchy , No Comments Recent revelations of sexual abuse in the highest corridors of Hollywood have caused a fundamental shift in gender relations. Suddenly, abuse claims are gaining traction. Hard on the heels of the […]
Why is the 3rd finger our wedding ring finger? 6 October 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: Patriarchy , No Comments You know the deal. The bride and groom stand before the altar. The celebrant asks for the ring or, these days, rings. The best man fumbles them—accidentally or on purpose—before handing them over. […]
BRACE! Society is in a semi-controlled crash 11 September 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: News , Patriarchy , No Comments The oxygen masks have dropped from the ceiling. The aisle strip lighting has come on. The in-flight crew are strapping themselves into their seats—which are, luckily for them—rearward facing. The pilot calls over […]
“Violate the King’s companion” – the gravest form of treason 14 August 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: History , Patriarchy , No Comments In a post titled Why is treason the gravest crime?, I recently wrote about how the emotional mechanics of patriarchy demand that treason—aiding and abetting the overthrow of one’s own […]
Why is treason the gravest crime? 23 July 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: History , Patriarchy , No Comments Throughout recorded history, treason has often been regarded as the worst crime an individual can commit—morally worse than murder, robbery or other crimes. Historically, treason against the ruling sovereign has often been called ‘high […]
English Premier League – microcosm of patriarchy? 5 July 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: Patriarchy , No Comments Twenty teams. One winner. Three teams relegated. Year after year, the simple formula of the English Premier League (EPL) draws in millions of football fans, both to live games and TV feeds across the globe. […]
Bars and clubs – a front line in the war on patriarchy 24 June 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: Patriarchy , No Comments It’s 8:30 on a Friday night and I’m seated at the bar of Revoluciòn de Cuba in Milton Keynes’ egregiously titled Theatre District. A mixologist who clearly loves his job […]
Shame-based issues #5 – Honour-based violence 3 March 2017 Posted by: Michael H Hallett Category: Patriarchy , Shame , No Comments While the term ‘honour-based violence’ is often used in the context of the British Asian community, it includes all violence meted out for infidelity or perceived sexual slights, which all communities are prone to. […]