Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith is a feminist writer, with a particular interest in motherhood and intersections of misogyny and ageism. Her book Hags, on the demonisation of middle-aged women, is published in March. She tweets at @glosswitch

Most modern feminists blithely ignore the exploitation of less-privileged women

We need understanding stripped of condescension and contempt

The dehumanising roots of “sexual entertainment”

Aggression against women comes in many forms

Responses to online misogyny have missed the point

A woman deserves more sympathy than her killer

Political purity is another mask for patriarchy

It’s too easy to focus on the Top Gear host