Social Butterfly
This Week in Europe
We round up the EU events making the headlines this week; from further financial problems for Greece and new EU regulations to the consequences of the continent’s cold snap…
The Forgotten Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Whine
In the grey winter months, it’s easy to be negative. But just as you are what you eat, so too you feel what you focus on. Choose to change your focus.
Point of View: I Am My Job
Are you defined by your nine-to-five, or is it really just a means of funding your five-to-nine? In the current jobs market, plenty of us are stuck in roles we don’t really want.
Five Minute Therapy: Jealousy
It’s an emotion that can drive us to distraction, provoke obsessive behaviour, destroy relationships and erode our self-esteem; we take a closer look at jealousy.
Ireland, Women and Politics
Despite the international attention and acclaim given to Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese, Irish women are, and have been woefully under-represented at almost every level of politics.
Social Butterfly: The Best Of 2011
2011 has seen us tackle a diverse range of personal, political and social subjects head-on, giving you ample food for thought and a little introspection; here’s our edit of the Social Butterfly must-reads of the year.
Tales of the Unexpected
It’s the bumps and twists in the road that make the journey interesting. If life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans, it’s wise to keep a few gaps in your diary…
Point of View: David Cameron and the Female Vote
With a patronising attitude towards female MPs, a predominately male cabinet and cuts which will affect women and families in particular; the UK PM is out of touch with women today.
Love Goes Social
Facebook may be a valuable tool for keeping track of events, and Twitter’s great for staying up to date with our friends, but what role do social networks play in our love lives?
Girls and Gangs
Youth violence in the UK is a serious problem – and even more so due to the current economic downturn. We take a look at what’s being done to tackle the gendered impact of gangs
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