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the elephant in the room

controversy blog featuring current debates relevant to current affairs

Author: Elephants Voice

Elephant in the Room features everything from acne and celebrity culture all the way to feminism, consent and (of course) dogs. Basically, anything and everything I feel deserves a voice - even if that voice shakes. Writing enquries: charliewainwright1996@yahoo.co.uk 💻📲🐘

Period porn: free membership for those menstruating

Yes, we are about to talk masturbation (again). Don’t be shy, we’re also talking about periods. It’s like a two-for-one deal this week. Pornhub, you know what… Read more “Period porn: free membership for those menstruating”

2018-02-072018-02-20 by Elephants Voice

Grid Girls: Formula One change up a gear and kick start the race towards equality within sport

F1 have publicly announced the end of ‘grid girls’, effective from the start of the next world championship in March. The organisation announced that the change was to mark that… Read more “Grid Girls: Formula One change up a gear and kick start the race towards equality within sport”

2018-01-312018-03-01 by Elephants Voice

Smear-ya-later! Why designer vaginas are to blame for women ignoring Cancer risk

Women are choosing to risk their health rather than feel uncomfortable for two minutes in the nurses chair. New research released this week from Jo’s Cervical Cancer… Read more “Smear-ya-later! Why designer vaginas are to blame for women ignoring Cancer risk”

2018-01-252018-03-01 by Elephants Voice

Take Out the Trolls: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Sharlene who’s Fernando’s fun was spoilt by trending hashtag

One of Take Me Out’s ‘Flirty 30’ became the victim of a top trending Twitter hashtag last week after a wardrobe malfunction. But, is trolling now an unwanted side effect of airtime?… Read more “Take Out the Trolls: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Sharlene who’s Fernando’s fun was spoilt by trending hashtag”

2018-01-172018-01-24 by Elephants Voice

Golden Globes 2018: the blackout that forced sexual predators into the spotlight

This year’s awards ceremonies were kicked off at the Golden Globes with a united front against Hollywood’s damning tsunami of sexual harassment cases. The red carpet that… Read more “Golden Globes 2018: the blackout that forced sexual predators into the spotlight”

2018-01-112018-01-11 by Elephants Voice

Can you truly censor the internet…or shall we just wait for apologies after each mistake?

The World Wide Web has opened our eyes and unlocked so many doors… but with unlocked doors invites strangers into our homes, unwanted contact, and content. Logan… Read more “Can you truly censor the internet…or shall we just wait for apologies after each mistake?”

2018-01-032018-03-01 by Elephants Voice

Scamella: are we all too quick to hate business women or are some just rip-offs?

Scamella, original right? No. But arguably more original than her 12 day advent calendar, obviously all those other calendars were getting it wrong with 24 doors. British… Read more “Scamella: are we all too quick to hate business women or are some just rip-offs?”

2017-11-292017-11-29 by Elephants Voice

#MeToo : Has social media become an all-you-can-eat abuser witch-hunt or modern punishment?

Social media has taken on the role of the police when it comes to naming and shaming abusers. Why? Has this become a society where every Tom,… Read more “#MeToo : Has social media become an all-you-can-eat abuser witch-hunt or modern punishment?”

2017-11-15 by Elephants Voice

Are millennials the new feminist icons?

Are you a feminist? Does the word make you angry? Hell, do you have feminist values but refuse to tie your views and attitudes to that disastrous… Read more “Are millennials the new feminist icons?”

2017-11-082017-11-08 by Elephants Voice

Wait, are psychopaths good now and not just murderers in basements?

That’s right, experts are claiming that psychopaths may just be beneficial to our society – if you overlook the violent tendencies and scary horror movies based on… Read more “Wait, are psychopaths good now and not just murderers in basements?”

2017-11-012017-10-27 by Elephants Voice

Domestic Violence Month: is societies silencing of victims enabling abusers?

The end of national Domestic Violence month is coming to an end once again, and what’s different? Year on year the statistics are still so high, in… Read more “Domestic Violence Month: is societies silencing of victims enabling abusers?”

2017-10-252018-03-01 by Elephants Voice

World Mental Health Day: Are the NHS doing enough?

In the last quarter century, since World Mental Health Day was first introduced,  mental health has progressed forward so much, stepping away from the stigma and closer… Read more “World Mental Health Day: Are the NHS doing enough?”

2017-10-112018-03-05 by Elephants Voice

White terrorists do exist, so why are we ignoring them?

NEWSFLASH: Terrorists can be white, shock. The label usually reserved exclusively for Muslims is not defined by race or colour as the media seems to understand. A… Read more “White terrorists do exist, so why are we ignoring them?”

2017-10-062018-03-08 by Elephants Voice

Marrying yourself: self-love or social suicide?

You can rub your own feet. You can scratch your own itch. You can even satisfy yourself. Not really the same though is it? Not the same… Read more “Marrying yourself: self-love or social suicide?”

2017-10-042017-10-02 by Elephants Voice

Rule #1, never make yourself #2

We all have days when we look in the mirror and think oh god. How have I allowed myself to look like this? When did I put on… Read more “Rule #1, never make yourself #2”

2017-09-202017-09-13 by Elephants Voice

Dear freshers,

How excited are you? Like so totally pumped? Good, you should be. University is an incredible experience and if you speak to any twenty-something graduate they will weep and tell their… Read more “Dear freshers,”

2017-09-132017-09-13 by Elephants Voice

#10 Chats with Charlie

Three Q’s are answered every week so if yours isn’t loaded this week it will be next – but answers left to wait will be sent via… Read more “#10 Chats with Charlie”

2017-09-102017-09-09 by Elephants Voice

The dreaded ‘F’ word.

Nowadays saying that word is like saying ‘Voldemort’ in front of a group of Harry Potter fans. You just don’t do it. Not unless you want a… Read more “The dreaded ‘F’ word.”

2017-09-062017-09-06 by Elephants Voice

#9 Chats with Charlie

This week the segment experienced a high number of questions via the AskFM link, thank you all for being so eager and sending so many in! Greatly… Read more “#9 Chats with Charlie”

2017-09-032017-09-05 by Elephants Voice

Therapy: Are self-help books the new portable-pocket-professionals?

What happens when the person you turn to isn’t there anymore? You crumble. That shoulder to lean on has disappeared and you fall flat on your sad… Read more “Therapy: Are self-help books the new portable-pocket-professionals?”

2017-08-292017-08-27 by Elephants Voice

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