Category Archives: Monarchy

About Kings and Queens, and why they are fundamentally immoral things.

Ownership of Women

Posted on 17 April 2007 by Robert

Even if women have formal political equality, there still exists in society an unspoken, second-order sexism. Yet another reason why there is a place for the ideology of political correctness, which can expose and shame these attitudes Continue reading →

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Royals in Uniform

Posted on 6 March 2007 by Robert

The Crowned Heads of Europe were all shepherded onto a waiting coach. King Juan Carlos sat at the back. Clearly, he is reckoned to one of the cool kids of the International Aristocracy. Continue reading →

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Japanese prince

Posted on 6 September 2006 by Robert

“I am very glad that the prince was born,” said Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe, who is likely to become Japan’s next prime minister. “It’s a refreshing feeling that reminds us of a clear autumn sky.” So, the Japanese royal … Continue reading →

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Immoral Monarchy

Posted on 29 June 2006 by Robert

The argument over the monarchy is an argument over the very system of politics. The debate cannot therefore be about value-for-money, or economics. The monarchy institutionalises privilege at the very centre of our political system. It would still be immoral even if it were free. Continue reading →

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Misogyny in the Monarchy: Volume II

Posted on 8 February 2006 by Robert

The highly symbolic and visible pinnacle of our system is a morally barren wasteland. Never mind the fact that we have an elected Prime Minister. Never mind the fact that we have a press that scrutinises at every turn. Even with all these positive aspects of our political system, the very existence of the monarchy means our country is both sexist and nepotistic at heart. By endorsing the system, we cannot escape endorsing these traits, which should have been consigned to the shame of history, long, long ago. Continue reading →

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Misogyny in the Monarchy: Volume I

Posted on 8 February 2006 by Robert

Sexism is institutionalised in Japan at the highest and most symbolic level. Continue reading →

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