Yes: Quotas. Even the mention of the word can lead to a heated exchange like a spark lighting a powder keg. It’s one of those marmite issues; you’re heavily principled either for or against. Here […]
Nudity: Empowering or Objectifying?
Nudity in art is not new; in fact, it is considered commonplace in the realm of art with the naked female form traditionally and intrinsically having a place in this world. So,why is female nudity […]
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The well-fed student: Lunar New Year veggie ‘duck’ jackfruit recipe
My pescatarian housemate has been craving duck pancakes, so when we heard about jackfruit – a fruit that is native to Southern China and Southeast Asia which has the consistency of pulled pork or crispy […]
Putting It Into Practice: The Catwalk Body
There are huge strides being made in the fight for feminism, and by its female centric nature the fashion industry could seemingly be something to hold up as an example of female strength and independence. […]
There’s no smoke without fire: Smoke BBQ review
If anyone suggested going for a barbecue last night, I would have thought they were mad, but in this case I would have missed out on a real treat. Believe me, we have really beaten […]
Can Fashion and Feminism Work Together? Part Two
Firstly, the world of fashion is invaluable as a contributor to the ‘establishment of the political, social, and economic rights of the female sex’. The career opportunities generated for women by the industry are incomparable; […]
"Parlez-Vous Français?" Is the French Language Under Attack?
The Gryphon explores recent changes in the French language, why these revisions have been proposed, and the effects that they may have upon communication. The recent proposed changes to the French language have sparked uproar […]
Fashion And The Male Gaze
In April 2014, Rihanna set off a media storm over her bare, pierced nipples. She shared the snaps from her shoot with Lui Magazine on Instagram, a platform which explicitly prohibits any nipples of the […]
Where are your Friends Tonight? Is FoMo More Serious than we Thought?
The Gryphon explores FoMo beyond the common depiction, casting light on FoMo as a form of social anxiety, which has the effect of engulfing the lives of so many people. ‘FoMo’, otherwise known as the […]
Can Fashion and Feminism Work Together? Part One
Although not often obviously linked, fashion and feminism undoubtedly influence each other. While it has been widely argued that fashion perpetuates the idea of appearance being of highest value to women there has been a […]
Firewatch: Voyage into the wild
Firewatch is a dangerous game. Why? Because it lulls you into a false sense of security, makes you want to leave it all behind and escape into the Wyoming wilderness. Man goes out into the […]