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Issues that annoy me about trendy bike design – Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

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You can view the original post here I had somewhat rant, simply to get some grumbles off my chest… you don’t need to agree (however, it looks like many individuals did). R ead it here Like this: Like Loading... Associated Printed by michellearthursbrennan I am an NCTJ Journalist and work at Biking Weekly. Earlier to this, I used to be the Editor at Whole Ladies's Biking. I've additionally dabbled in advertising and copywriting - having been Advertising Coordinator and Social Media/Content material Editor at Evans Cycles. My first job was engaged on an area newspaper.  I've written for quite a lot of titles on a contract foundation, too. I received into biking after I entered my first triathlon in 2010. I now race crits, highway races, time trials, and do loads of observe coaching for not very a lot observe racing. View more posts You can view the original post here Show Original: https://librarevi...

On-line harassment, misogyny and why none of us can ignore it – Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

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I used to be simply 4 months into my position as tech editor for the UK’s hottest biking journal, C ycling Weekly, when a person who didn’t like a bit of content material I’d produced requested his followers to touch upon intimate components of my physique. This resulted in a stream of sexually aggressive responses which left me feeling violated and questioning my determination to pursue a profession in a male-dominated trade.  That first degrading remark was a part of a video critiquing a product check I had been concerned in. Quite than specifying which components of my work he disliked, the presenter invited his followers to make leering and repulsive remarks about my anatomy.  Utilizing sexual slurs is a typical tactic amongst a loud minority of people that take exception to journalism produced by girls. Final 12 months, a worldwide survey of 901 journalists discovered that ladies are experiencing unprecedented ranges of violent and sexual harassment . 1 / 4 had been ...