tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853214366462775532024-03-05T04:16:36.164+00:00GingerismDocumenting the existence of gingerism in mainstream society.Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-72128843665688020812012-03-03T10:27:00.001+00:002012-03-03T10:30:33.143+00:00Bullied for red hair 30 years onThe Sun reports a 35 year old mother from Nottingham having been subjected to retrospective gingerism, three decades on from being bullied at school <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4143427/Bullied-by-web-trolls-over-ginger-hair-30-%20years-on.html">for the her ginger hair</a>.<br />
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Natalie Harvey was targeted by cyber trolls on her Facebook and Twitter accounts, having posted a picture of herself as a child, which began circulating on the internet. Tweets included threats to “pull off your wig and reveal your ginger afro hair to everyone”. Mrs Harvey subsequently contacted police, with one online troll being issued a formal warning.<br />
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Mrs Harvey had experienced verbal and physical bullying as a result of her hair colour from the age of five, and upon leaving school used a variety of means to “control” her curled ginger locks, included straightening, dying and use of chemical treatment, before settling on a variety of wigs, with which she is pictured in present day photographs.<br />
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She told The Sun that the stress of the bullying impacted on her physical health, and has appealed for an increase in online security to tackle cyber bullying.Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-66619539579223544872012-02-07T20:23:00.007+00:002012-02-21T15:09:22.139+00:00Random Assault for Being Ginger-haired<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif][if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif][if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif][if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">According to the article <a href="http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/9507952.Beaten_up_for_having_ginger_hair/">http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/9507952.Beaten_up_for_having_ginger_hair/</a> featured in the Daily Echo, redhead James Prior was randomly assaulted by 19-year-old Miguel Costa from Glengarry, New Milton. Costa’s co-conspirator was 22-year-old Robert Knapper from Hawthorn Close (also from New Milton). </p> <p class="MsoNormal">On Maryatt Road, Prior was near his residence trying to find the paper. Meanwhile, gingeristic utterances were directed at Prior in the vehicle from which Costa and Knapper sat. “Prosecutor Mary Aspinall-Miles described how Costa started hurling abuse from the car at Mr. Prior based on the colour of his hair.” </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Costa began punching Prior and had also bitten him in the face. Mr. Prior tried to exit the situation. “Mr. Prior put his palms up as if to calm him (Costa) down, and starting backing away at this point. He had no idea why he was being attacked. It appeared that it was simply because of the fact he had ginger-coloured hair.” <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">According to the Southampton Crown Court, Costa didn’t recall much of the encounter due to intoxication. Knapper accompanied Costa in the assault believing that he (Prior) and Costa were acquainted. Both men will be imprisoned for their actions.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p>Dana Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377347765531587712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-21685319157224423302012-01-30T18:21:00.006+00:002012-01-30T20:35:23.723+00:00Red-headed Student Severely Targeted<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Several days ago, an article was published concerning 12-year-old Tyler Walsh’s tribulations at Yate International Academy in Bristol. Tyler is no stranger to gingerism. His mum Emma is unduly aware of it as well. The article <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4082436/Boy-is-taught-on-his-own-for-being-GINGER.html">http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4082436/Boy-is-taught-on-his-own-for-being-GINGER.html <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span></a>states that the school told Ms. Walsh it would be best for him to be taught in another setting away from the other students. She received this advice after her son had been cornered and harassed in the restroom by 10 other students. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tyler has been bullied on more than one occasion since the start of his attendance at Yate International. His mum says the police were summoned following an altercation on the street. Tyler was kicked and punched in the abdomen. He has also been taunted in the hallways and has had his bagged lunch thrown out of reach during mealtime. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The school mentioned placing Tyler in an inclusion classroom to help him avoid run-ins with bullies. Ms. Walsh suggested having his schoolwork sent until he could begin at a new school. The academy denied her request because to do so (in their opinion) would mean abetting Tyler's absence. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Ms. Walsh is appalled at the treatment she and her son have received. </p><p class="MsoNormal">"Tyler is effectively being bullied out of school for being red-headed.” </p><p class="MsoNormal">"Yate International Academy has punished one boy, when a whole group were involved. I think it is absolutely disgusting." <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--></p>Dana Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377347765531587712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-3762589898478709362012-01-27T20:29:00.010+00:002012-01-30T00:15:11.087+00:00Perspectives for Redheads<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Columnist Kristen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tillotson</span> mentions that it’s not easy being redheaded in her article: <a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-01-10/features/sc-fam-0110-redheads-20120110_1_redheads-red-hair-hair-color">http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-01-10/features/sc-fam-0110-redheads-20120110_1_redheads-red-hair-hair-color</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Whether it's for good reasons or bad, there are plenty of times we seem to be reminded of our unique red tresses even as adults. Patti <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Stanger</span> is the producer of a programme called Millionaire Matchmaker (on the Bravo cable television network) who has disparaging comments for redheads. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The social networking site <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Facebook</span> currently has a page called "We Are the 2 Percent,” which is suggested to be aimed at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Stanger</span>. Erin Roche is the campaign initiator. She writes that the bigotry toward redheads is often mocked and ignored. Roche also says that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">gingerism</span> is a tolerated form of prejudice. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">In September of the preceding year, the largest sperm bank in the world (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Cryos</span> in<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Denmark) decided to prohibit any prospective donors whom have red hair. The clinic’s staff stresses no deliberate ill intent and asserts there just <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">isn</span>’t much of a demand.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Tillotson</span> says some redheads find happiness and humour despite the behaviors some may encounter on a regular basis. Tim and Beth Robertson are mum and dad to four children, all of whom have red hair. Tim’s hair is auburn and his wife has strawberry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">blonde</span> tresses. For the Robertson family, red hair is a commonality. They do claim to use more sunscreen than others. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Another fellow redhead, Ric <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Fohrman</span> is 51-year-old car dealer and misses his hair-which he is starting to lose. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Fohrman</span> recollects that life at age 5 was difficult because of the teasing. However, as an adult he's enjoyed his red hair because people remember him more easily. He says being unknown is impossible for anyone with red locks.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">At the conclusion of her article, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Tillotson</span> writes of several prominent redheads from the past and present. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The late actress and comedienne Lucille Ball believed that “Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a redhead.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Post-impressionist painter Vincent van <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Gogh</span> sported a red beard and had been known equally for his hair and artwork.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Renaissance-era painter Sandro Botticelli had dark hair (not red), but depicted Venus (circa 1486), the titian-haired Roman goddess of love. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">"Primavera"</span> is another piece that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Boticelli</span> created illustrating red-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">tressed</span> ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Olympic snowboard multi-gold medalist champion Shaun White has often been called "The Flying Tomato." He used to enjoy the nickname but has since grown weary of it. People have also been known to call him "Animal," which is referenced to Jim Henson's “The Muppet show.” </p><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span> <p class="MsoNormal">Prince Harry is third in line to the British throne and although he has red locks, he's exempt from gingerism.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">According to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Tillotson</span>, multi-record songstress Tori Amos isn't solely known for having bold red hues. She also has a soulful disposition.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Dana Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377347765531587712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-16617973539698384742012-01-23T20:07:00.015+00:002012-01-29T03:52:48.810+00:00Writer Illustrates Gingerism<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> </p><p class="MsoNormal">American writer June Thomas’s article </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/tv_club/features/2012/downton_abbey_season_2/week_1/downton_abbey_season_2_sir_richard_is_a_better_match_for_lady_mary_than_matthew_is_.html"><span class="object"></span></a><a target="_blank">http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/tv_club/features/2012/downton_abbey_season_2/week_1/downton_abbey_season_2_sir_richard_is_a_better_match_for_lady_mary_than_matthew_is_.html</a> discusses the second season of British TV series <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Downton</span> Abbey- which includes an example of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">gingerism</span>. This is exemplified in a quip toward<span class="object"> redheads Ethel and Mrs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Patmore</span>. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="object">“And given the Brits’ attitude to redheads if I were Ethel, I'd be asking Mrs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Patmore</span> if she has anything in her pantry that also doubles as a hair dye.”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>Dana Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377347765531587712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-63484384137559375612012-01-07T18:10:00.011+00:002012-01-11T08:06:32.902+00:00Citrus and Ginger Ad: Naughty or Nice?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qMjMjGJ9FBM/TwjLqLxh9jI/AAAAAAAAAB0/01Z4olVJNnc/s1600/citrusnginger.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695025654385473074" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qMjMjGJ9FBM/TwjLqLxh9jI/AAAAAAAAAB0/01Z4olVJNnc/s320/citrusnginger.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
Advertisements have been posted since magazines made their way into mainstream society during the early 1880s. When we flip through a magazine, we can still expect to find more than a fair share of them today. We may agree that some ads have definite flair and may use clever puns. We understand what it means. Other advertisements are open to interpretation. <br />
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The photo to the left shows an advertisement for Downy’s new Citrus Ginger fabric softener submitted to us by Adrianna Moore, one of our readers. This was an ad featured in the September 2011 US edition of Cosmopolitan magazine. </div>Dana Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377347765531587712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-13536079149332844252012-01-07T16:13:00.010+00:002012-01-07T16:26:47.574+00:00Pride and Salvation for Redheads<p class="MsoNormal">Since the 1960s, many television and print advertisements seemingly focused much more on our blonde and brunette peers. Perhaps having red wisps or ginger locks was considered too bold. Appearance sadly received the brunt of criticism as much in the past as it does today.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Whether people recall being teased during a previous decade or the start of the millennium, we’ve all been taunted at one time or another. In today's day and age, being a redhead still appears to be causation for verbal provocation (especially among school-aged children). Merely because some may experience public ridicule doesn’t mean society should perceive gingerism as normalcy. <span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">When exiting our childhood, copper tops tend to develop a higher self-esteem and enjoyment of their own looks. We may hear a slew of ongoing compliments. Whether we enjoy flaunting our copper, auburn or cascading strawberry blonde hair many ladies like a bit more than fair complexions or freckles on their faces. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The problem with conventional hair products often remains consistent in that the ingredients aren't appropriate for redheads. Red hair can be especially sensitive to the wrong formulations. It may become dry, brittle and can lose its brilliant coloration more quickly. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Skin care and makeup also needs to be specially prepared because redheads naturally have a paler skin complexion. Pale skin can burn or become damaged more easily. Therefore, products need to have more ingredients found in sun block or suntan lotions.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span>The fact remains that we have many cosmetic options available to put our best features forward. Jen Rose and Jess Shailes both have flowing red locks and are a mother-daughter cosmetics business duo. Both ladies admit that having red hair and pale skin can be an arduous thing to contend with. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rose became frustrated when the shampoo she really liked later ceased to exist. This very thing motivated her and her daughter to run a business specifically designed for redheads-whether hair is its natural red hue or dyed. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Their website is <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT437"><a href="http://www.everythingforredheads.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.everythingforredheads.co.uk</a></span> which provides products with a more natural preparation. For Jen and Jess, business is booming all over Europe, Finland, the Mediterranean regions and the US. If you don't have red hair, don't worry. The fair-skinned population will also fare well.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Products are becoming increasingly popular among ladies having titian locks, pale skin or both. Paula Pennypacker is the president and founder of Just for Redheads. Her story begins like many others with red hair and pale skin tones. Finding cosmetics and haircare is quite a task. <span> </span><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Paula can recall being on her first date with her then-future-husband Duane Abbujay. He wondered why she’d worn black mascara, since she had red hair. Pennypacker always struggled to find the right products and felt she was limited to using cosmetics for brunettes or blondes. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">She didn't like her appearance on television when she was running for mayor of Toledo. After she and her husband married in the early 1990s, they started running the business together. The website <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT438"><a href="http://www.justforredheads.com/" target="_blank">www.justforredheads.com</a></span> specializes in cosmetics and hair care for those of us with copper, strawberry and red-toned strands. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span></span>Zoe Wilson is another fellow redhead whom also made it a mission of hers to provide organic products specially prepared for the ginger-haired population. Chemical compounds such as parabens and SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfates) are absent from the Simply Redheads cosmetic and haircare line. Whether we reside in the UK, the Mediterranean or within the US, the website <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT439"><a href="http://www.simplyredheads.com/" target="_blank">www.simplyredheads.com</a></span> offers plenty of product information and delivers worldwide.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Although gingerism will likely exist for the remainder of time, redheads can unite and be proud of their locks and general appearance. The world is continually seeing more red and it's becoming more desirable. In fact, many brunettes and blondes have decided to become a copper or ginger top. Hopefully, this will continue. </p>Dana Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377347765531587712noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-9678923086775216912011-12-08T10:03:00.009+00:002011-12-08T10:39:43.953+00:00Looking for paid writersGingerism.com has proven itself to be a very popular resource for people interested in red head prejudice. The site consistently sees over 6,000 unique visitors per month, even without regular updates. At it's peak it reached 25,000 unique visitors consistently, month on month.<br /><br />I'm the sole author of Gingerism.com. Unfortunately, I have been unable to commit the time needed to keep the blog up to date. I run an online <a href="http://v4.wishlings.com/">wish list business</a> that absorbs any time I previously spent writing articles.<br /><br />It is for this reason I am looking for paid writers to continue where I left off. I'm looking for writers who can produce professional, 100% impartial content that covers the latest news. I'll train you on how to use good SEO practises within your articles and I'll be available at short notice for any support needed when using Blogger. I have Google Reader feeds that supply plenty of Gingerism related articles to keep you busy.<br /><br />I would like to see 8-10 articles written per month and I would be happy to pay $2 USD per article (about £1.30 in British pounds). This would double to $4 USD per article (about £2.50) once the site gets back to 25,000 unique visitors per month. I can either pay via PayPal at the end of each month or if you prefer, buy you something from your wish list if you set one up at <a href="http://v4.wishlings.com/">Wishlings</a>.<br /><br />Gingerism.com gets a lot of press attention. We've been contacted by the BBC, Wall Street Journal, Kiss Magazine (Ireland), Youth Unlimited Magazine and many more. Your writing will get a lot of exposure. I will consider you a producer of the site and I can vouch for you in case you put the role on a CV or job application form.<br /><br />If this sounds like something you'd like to explore, please email <a href="mailto:team@gingerism.com">team@gingerism.com</a> and say hello. Students welcome.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />KeironKeironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-34298614867711002662011-06-24T16:52:00.003+01:002011-06-24T16:55:53.794+01:00'Being called ginger is the least of his problems'Price Harry is about to undergo intensive stress testing prior to his redeployment to Afghanistan later this year. According to an SAS source, Harry will suffer ridicule during interrogation sessions.<blockquote>'Any sensitivities he had about his family or love life will be smashed open to see how he copes. Being called ginger is the least of his problems.'</blockquote><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2004613/Prince-Harry-hunted-dogs-tortured-Brecon-Beacons-gets-new-fight-Afghanistan.html">Source</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-89118919321391345322011-06-24T15:57:00.002+01:002011-06-24T16:00:23.252+01:00Am I ginger?The Doctor regenerates and asks the question, 'Am I ginger?'<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EGs_ryZ9bfY" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" width="425"></iframe>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-5536249064235658692011-06-24T15:42:00.010+01:002011-06-24T15:55:57.363+01:00Domino's Pizza labels customer 'Ginger Kid'A young boy was left shocked and upset after a Domino's Pizza employee labelled his order as 'Ginger Kid'. 11 year old Ross Wajgtknecht had given his full name when ordering the takeaway pizza yet the employee had decided to refer to him by his hair colour instead.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center; width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQx6tVqX0TZmIxibBmlt4GvFUZo5vkCAqeMgo6kXOnHo4YwHma5oTgKKL-Mbuc1hmm1BuAoQbJghj9TTYg6IeIHncIfToEEf-olxumCUomOYdre6j9S2YsaDnne4HazRBOHyPeLdSITKf/s400/dominos-receipt-ginger-kid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621799268014438210" border="0" /><br />Ross's father thinks the labelling of his son as 'Ginger Kid' was malicious.<br /><blockquote>'It is totally disgusting. You would not describe someone by the colour of their skin or by calling them fat so why is it okay to call Ross ginger?<br /><br />'Surely if they were writing his name on the receipt it would have been easier to write Ross. That only has four letters. Why write Ginger Kid instead?<br /><br />'I think they picked on him because he is just a lad and they knew he wouldn't defend himself.<br /><br />'It is prejudice. There is no way this should happen from adults in a workplace.<br /><br />'They offered him a free pizza but the damage has already been done and he doesn't want to go back in case it happens again.'</blockquote>Domino's has apologised for causing upset but does not accept that the labelling was malicious.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2001865/Dominos-Pizza-staff-boy-11-Ginger-Kid.html">Source</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-48365155959303213352011-06-24T15:19:00.014+01:002011-06-24T16:31:09.025+01:00Is 'ginger' a derogatory word?Guardian columnist Barbara Ellen takes a look at the recent <a href="http://gingerism.com/2011/06/dominos-pizza-labels-customer-ginger.html">Domino's pizza incident</a> and questions whether the use of 'ginger' to describe someone with red hair should really be considered a prejudicial attack on the individual.<br /><p></p><blockquote><p>It's horrible to hear of children crying, but was "ginger kid" in this context malicious? The whole tone of the story is that Ross suffered some kind of sub-racist, or otherwise discriminatory, attack – almost on a level with "spaz kid" or "paki kid". Rather more likely is that the Domino's staff meant no offence – it was just a description of who the food was for.</p><p>Which raises the issue of who or what we are allowed to describe without getting our PC knickers in a twist. "This pizza is for that boy who has… erm, hair of a vivid colour, the shade most associated with fire and sunset; on an artist's palette you could mix it with yellow and get orange… ah, sod it, the pizza's gone cold!"</p></blockquote>In reading this article, you can't help wondering if Barbara has considered the evolution of language. She uses the the phrase "paki kid" as a genuine example of prejudice. Originally, the word "paki" was a non-offensive way of describing a person from Pakistan (in the same way a Gam is from Gambia or a Scot is from Scotland). The word has since evolved and is now always considered offensive.<br /><br />The word 'ginger' is evolving in the same way and in the same direction. Eventually, it is likely 'ginger' will be considered a derogatory word and the only unoffensive way to describe a person with red hair will be to call them a red head.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/jun/12/ginger-prejudice-michelle-obama-botswana">Source</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-37563511578928279212011-05-27T10:31:00.005+01:002011-05-27T10:46:57.566+01:00It's Heart A Ginga Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wa2.www.theedge.co.nz/Portals/0/Content/Promotions/icon2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 147px;" src="http://wa2.www.theedge.co.nz/Portals/0/Content/Promotions/icon2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Heart A Ginga day is being celebrated across New Zealand today. The day has apparently been renamed from 'Hug A Ginga Day', "to demonstrate 100% support and love for redheaded people all over New Zealand."<br /><br />Promotion of the renamed event can be credited to Kiwi radio station <a href="http://www.theedge.co.nz/Events/HeartaGingaDay.aspx">The Edge</a>.<br /><br />Interestingly, the use of 'ginga', a word often considered offensive to red heads in the United Kingdom, has had a largely positive influence on red headed Kiwis.<br /><br />According to <a href="http://www.3news.co.nz/Heart-A-Ginga-Day-today/tabid/423/articleID/212785/Default.aspx">3news.co.nz</a>, one participant says being called 'ginga' is "the ultimate compliment for a redhead". She continues, “This day is one of my favourites as I get gifts like Fanta, redbull, and gingernuts and receive the coolest compliments… this is one of the things that makes it great to be a ginge in NZ.”Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-78485380152342365702011-05-20T09:48:00.001+01:002011-05-20T09:54:03.720+01:00Please, don't call me gingerSt. Cloud Times writer Adam Hammer elaborates on his most hated nickname: ginger.<br /><blockquote>Growing up with red hair, I’ve heard many associated nicknames — “flame brain,” “little red,” “carrot top,” “big red” and simply, “red” to name a few. All make me uneasy, but the one that comes the closest to a fighting word is “ginger.”<br /><br />As soon as it rolls off the tongue, you know it isn’t meant as anything close to a compliment.</blockquote><a href="http://www.app.com/article/DR/20110515/LIFE/105150037/Hammer-column-Please-don-t-call-me-ginger?odyssey=nav%7Chead">Source</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-51647854352366359602011-05-20T09:26:00.003+01:002011-05-20T09:37:22.860+01:00Boxing war of words includes gingerismMiddleweight boxing adversaries DeGale and Groves have been caught in a war of words as the clock ticks down to their next fight. Groves dismissed DeGale's banter as childish, since his jibes have included a dig at Groves' supposedly bad breath and calling him "that ugly ginger kid".<br /><br />Groves's response? "He's called me ugly - wow! It doesn't really cut too deep. He's called me ginger - it's not the first time I've heard that. That's the level he's at as a human being, but I'm above all that."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bendirs/2011/05/according_to_some_heads_in.html">Source</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-66957880541879899682011-05-06T09:36:00.005+01:002011-05-06T09:44:49.208+01:00More evidence of gingerism within the NFLLate last month we published an article detailing a commentator's thoughts on the direct correlation <a href="http://gingerism.com/2011/04/nfl-player-talent-dismissed-because-of.html">between red hair and poor talent on the field</a>. It seems this is a trend within the NFL, as another article has surfaced jokingly insinuating that Andy Dalton wasn't drafted in the first round because of, as the commentator puts it, "Gingerism, I tell ya."<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/683381-2011-nfl-draft-round-1-analysis-why-carolina-took-cam-newton">2011 NFL Draft Round 1 Analysis: Why Carolina Took Cam Newton</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-10739613525091784322011-05-06T09:27:00.003+01:002011-05-06T09:35:16.495+01:00Photographer taunted because of red hairA photographer covering a court case in Massachusetts was on the receiving end of gingerism this week. Whilst photographing Touched By Angels CEO Gina Clark leaving the courthouse, one of her "entourage" spotted the photographer and shouted "Get a life, you f***ing red head!".<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.capecodtoday.com/blogs/index.php/2011/05/05/gina-clark-pleads-not-guilty-to-all-char?blog=53">Gina Clark pleads not guilty to all charges in Barnstable Superior Court today</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-47802463711684743372011-04-27T09:03:00.006+01:002011-04-27T09:13:29.529+01:00NFL player talent dismissed because of red hairAn anonymous red-headed sports commentator from The Columbian reports on a recent bout of gingerism from an NFL scout.<blockquote>We know a good quarterback has to have a head for the game, but this is a little extreme. In discussing TCU product Andy Dalton’s NFL Draft potential, one scout recently told Sports Illustrated’s Peter King: “Has there ever been a red-headed quarterback in the NFL who’s really done well? It sounds idiotic, but is there any way that could be a factor? We’ve wondered.”</blockquote>Source: <a href="http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/apr/23/we-know-a-good-quarterback-has-to-have-a-head-for/">Talking Points: NFL scouts are seeing red</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-69650349163972311952011-04-15T07:55:00.004+01:002011-04-15T08:09:15.493+01:00How red hair affects your healthAccording to a recent article from Peace FM Online, red heads have a higher risk of suffering several medical and emotional issues, and this is all down to the same genetic factors that make our hair red.<br /><blockquote><strong>Anxious Red Heads</strong><br /><br />Reds are often more anxious than other colors. That’s because the same genetic factors that control melanin production (the DNA that gives hair its color) also affect how your body manages stress.<br /><br />“The genes responsible for the ability to produce anti-stress hormones live close to melanocortin-1 receptors,” says Margaret Lewin, M.D., a New York internist.<br /><br />And sometimes the gene mutation that causes red hair can lead the anti-stress genes astray, too, and cause faulty production of anxiety-reducing hormones like pregnenolone. “The decreased production of anti-stress hormones leaves a redhead more likely to be stressed out,” Lewin says.<br /><br /><strong>Red Heads Feel More Pain</strong><br /><br />Redheads may require up to 20% more local anesthesia (Novocain or other, similar pain-numbing drugs) than other colors, says the study’s lead researcher, Cleveland Clinic anesthesiologist Daniel Sessler, M.D.<br /><br />That’s because redheads’ melanocortin-1 receptors (the DNA responsible for hair color) are malfunctioning. In fact, red hair itself is the result of a gene mutation.<br /><br /><strong>Red Heads With Parkinsons</strong><br /><br />Redheads have nearly a 50% greater chance of developing Parkinson's than people with other hair colors, according to a 2009 Harvard Medical School study. People with black hair have the lowest chance, followed by brunettes, then blondes, researchers found.<br /><br />The gene responsible for fiery hair hues is headquartered close to a gene that, if mutated, can increase the risk for Parkinson's disease. And proximity can be all it takes to make one gene affect another.</blockquote>Source: <a href="http://news.peacefmonline.com/health/201104/149768.php">How Hair Color Affects Your Health</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-63884908634901812802011-04-08T08:39:00.006+01:002011-04-08T09:01:45.982+01:00Kathy Griffin's complexion makes her "almost disappear"A photographer for the Daily Mail spotted Kathy Griffin on a beach in Florida on Sunday.<blockquote>The American comedian and actress stripped down to a camouflage bikini on the beach in Florida yesterday, putting her enviably honed body on show for all to see.<br /><br />However, it wasn't the patterned two-piece she was wearing that helped her blend into her surrounds.<br /><br />Rather, the red head's pale complexion saw her almost 'disappear' as she strutted along the white sand after taking a refreshing dip in the sea.</blockquote>Source: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1373372/Kathy-Griffin-gives-lesson-beach-camouflage-50.html">A lesson in beach camouflage at 50</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-27654060691253186452011-04-01T09:09:00.006+01:002011-04-01T09:20:22.456+01:00Ricky Gervais on Lewis CK: Fat Bald Ginger CuntBrit Ricky Gervais has congratulated fellow comedian Lewis CK for winning Best Stand-up at The US Comedy Awards.<blockquote>Congratulations to Louis CK for beating me to Best Stand-up at The US Comedy Awards. Greatly deserved. It’s about time that fat bald ginger cunt caught a break.<br /><br />He’s amazing on Talking Funny by the way.</blockquote>Source: <a href="http://rickygervais.tumblr.com/post/4141971489/week-one-hundred-and-sixty-two-march-2011">The Official Ricky Gervais Blog</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-21137614498572949232011-03-25T09:17:00.007+00:002011-03-25T09:28:46.880+00:00Dermatologist's reaction to red head patientPublic Opinion has taken a look at society's reaction to red heads. Included in the article is the story of a patient's subjection to red head prejudice in the early 1980s.<blockquote>"It was an office procedure, the doc asked me to stay put, and he left. Soon I could hear him on the phone in the room next to mine yelling," said Kleeberg, now Pierce County planning and land use director.<br /><br />"I want that biopsy stat! This guy is not only a lawyer, he's a ******* redhead!"</blockquote>Source: <a href="http://www.publicopiniononline.com/living/ci_17604135">Not all redheads are feisty Irish -- or are they?</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-25087123788820657142011-03-18T10:33:00.003+00:002011-03-18T10:44:27.538+00:00Vinny Guadagnino - "Gingers have no souls"Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino has tweeted "Gingers have no souls", a quote from the famous South Park episode. At the time of writing the post had been retweeted by over 100 people.<br /><br />Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/vinnyguadagnino/status/48517797839519744">Gingers have no souls</a>Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-66365368667499915562011-03-13T11:43:00.007+00:002011-03-13T11:49:05.242+00:00Convert to a redhead with GingerBooth<a href="http://buyth.at/ix64x"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVTOJYxZr__9CP41MCSS9KsCqstRJMJY5XDRByiTe50fafkBAM2FCQ_Qx2WHSrOC0dwA-EsUYA41qtL6u7vzhfp4bQB8c40SZNHSoXC7DATvZ8sJ49Xg636enMtyqk2PMRj80qyfneGOX/s200/gingerbooth.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583529793513964738" /></a>2010 startup Bluebear has capitalised on the popularity of red hair with the recent release of GingerBooth, an application that changes your photo so you look like you have red hair and freckles.<br /><br />You can <a href="http://buyth.at/ix64x">download the iPhone App here</a>.Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485321436646277553.post-29553213035326841772011-03-04T09:36:00.006+00:002012-08-11T11:17:48.714+01:00Red head prejudice rife in British primary schoolsGingerism.com has received two reports in the space of this week in relation to red head prejudice in British primary schools. The first comes from the mother of a 6 year old girl.<br />
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I have a 6 year old daughter, during a school lesson about tolerance and accepting differences in people, the teacher singled her out to point out she had "ginger" hair as opposed to the rest of the class who had blonde or brown. She answered - Mrs G, the polite way to say that is redhead, to which the teacher replied, No, you're not the colour of my jumper (red) YOU ARE GINGER. I'm sure, to the amusement of the rest of the kids in the class.<br />
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I complained to the head teacher but was basically told, it wasn't said in malice and I should get over it.</blockquote>
The second comes from a primary school teacher, who retold the story of a red headed child's response to being singled out for the colour of her hair.<br />
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The class of 4 year olds were in circle time. The discussion was about how everyone is different, with a focus on how people have different eyes and hair colour. During this discussion, one child pointed at a red headed girl and said "yeah and she's ginger!".<br />
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The next day, the red headed girl came back into class, having cut her own hair off the night before.</blockquote>
If your goal in life is to stand up against all kinds of
prejudice, you should consider earning a <a href="http://online.lewisu.edu/">degree in social justice</a>
and find a job that can help prevent social exclusions and promote
equality.Keironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835105613651620435noreply@blogger.com2