tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post6549421833683485499..comments2023-09-17T00:52:27.888+10:00Comments on Girl With a Satchel: Digital Talk: Happy Hooplas! Harmer, Waterhouse, Roessler launch TheHoopla.com.auErica Bartle (nee Holburn)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03115131016810116605noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-63292941687572786672011-07-06T17:29:33.992+10:002011-07-06T17:29:33.992+10:00"Angry women's business" - I knew th..."Angry women's business" - I knew that would attract some interest! My concern here is the often vitriolic nature of frustrations aired on the internet, where the focus is less on hating circumstances, more hating on the individual (as per 'Bringing Darkness to Light' - see link below), in addition to the negative-gearing of so much women's content. Of course, there should be a healthy and lively public discourse about what's happening in the world of women, and complacency/sweeping matters under the rug gives all kinds of wrongs an excuse to run rampant, together with the negative implications of bottled up frustrations. But the discussion does often degenerate into angry talk, as apposed to a reasoned, diplomatic and tempered approach to the matters at hand, which encourages understanding and empathy in a broader context. Perhaps that's necessary: fighting fire with fire, as with the SlutWalk to acknowledge shame? Far be it from me to stifle anyone's voice or thoughts, as this blog has allowed mine to run their course, but when things are persistently shouty/angry/negative, it often creates a sense of uncertainty and anxiety rather than relief and understanding, which to my mind lessens the opportunity for growth. Thoughts? I'm happy to enter into a discourse. <br />http://girlwithasatchel.blogspot.com/2011/06/glossy-covers-bringing-darkness-to.htmlErica Bartle (nee Holburn)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03115131016810116605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-89336728293241712062011-07-05T21:33:39.487+10:002011-07-05T21:33:39.487+10:00Erica, what do you mean by "angry women's...Erica, what do you mean by "angry women's business"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-51666520289765696512011-07-05T12:45:51.378+10:002011-07-05T12:45:51.378+10:00Of course everyone is welcome into The Hoopla tent...Of course everyone is welcome into The Hoopla tent! <br /><br />But there does come a time when perhaps the kids are a bit older, or one is trying to get back into the workforce as a mature woman. <br /><br />One's interests shift throughout life. This is inescapable. <br /><br />For instance women in the "sandwich generation" have their unique concerns. <br /><br />But by no means is The Hoopla out to exclude anyone! All are very, very welcome and thanks for the lovely mention.<br /><br />As for "angry women"? Listen to Ange and Wendy in theLoop and I hope you have a laugh to brighten your day - whatever your age.<br />Wendy Harmer.wendy harmerhttp://thehoopla.com.aunoreply@blogger.com