In two weeks time I am due to fly to Rome for a weekend away. At first I was really excited but as the trip has approached I have felt increasingly guilty over the flight […]
Channel 4’s Menopause Policy: A Step in the Right Direction
The menopause is an unspoken struggle for women which can last years with very little respite. Unlike periods, which occur once a month, the menopause has no let up. Every woman goes through it at […]
Time to Kick Our Fashion Habits?
Think about how often you make an ASOS order. Have you ever considered what the environmental impact of those purchases might be? In recent years there has been an increase in the awareness of sustainability […]
PMQs: Scrutiny Or Just For Show?
Prime Ministers Questions takes place every Wednesday and is a unique chance for MPs and the opposition to question the Prime Minister. Few, if any, legislatures are given this opportunity, but I feel our parliament […]
Do The Royal Family Earn Their Keep?
Prince Harry was recently part of a campaign advocating HIV testing, famously having gotten tested live to illustrate how quick and easy it is. Prince William has revealed he sought help after finding his work […]
Beyoncé’s Bold Feminist Statement Cutting Ties With Topshop
When it was announced by Lord Hain that Philip Green, the head of Topshop, was being investigated for sexual harassment, the world looked to Beyoncé. Given the pop superstar co-owned the brand Ivy Park with […]
Making Misandry A Hate Crime Hinders The Fight For Gender Equality
For hundreds of years, women have been oppressed and victimised by men and yet, the crimes committed against women have failed to be categorised as hate crimes. A hate crime is defined as a crime […]
Opposite-Sex Couples Are Not The Victims In This Civil Partnership Ruling
This week, the UK government announced that opposite-sex couples will be allowed to obtain a civil partnership. Civil partnerships were not only reserved for same-sex couples prior to the same-sex marriage ruling in 2013 but […]