I'm not shocked by smacking up, just bored by boorish misogyny

Article Abstract:

Music group the Prodigy's single 'Smack My Bitch Up' has attracted considerable controversy, with some observers claiming that it incites violence against women. There has been some confusion about whether the group is actually being serious with this song, or whether it is intended to be ironic. This confusion indicates how people would generally rather accept a certain degree of misogyny than be identified as old-fashioned. The group manages to be outrageous while at the same time rejecting the claim that their songs actually mean anything.

Analysis, Popular culture, Sound recordings, Prodigy (Music group)

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Who are the radicals now?

Article Abstract:

It is becoming increasingly difficult to define what a radical stance really is in the UK. Indeed, even apparently mainstream politicians are now adopting the language of radicalism. There seems to be a form of cultural radicalism, with people becoming more prepared to accept gay rights and women's equality, for example. However, this could be concealing a restructuring of the economy which in many ways can be interpreted as right-wing. New radicalism does not trust any government and questions all authority.

Social aspects, Radicalism

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