Over the last decade LGBTQ+ representation in media has soared. Artists such as Kehlani, Troye Sivan, Halsey and Hayley Kiyoko top endless lists entitled ‘Best Queer Artists of the Decade’, ‘LGBT artists you can’t miss’, […]
Is ‘Queer’ Media A Necessary Label?
Tasha Austen discusses whether having an LGBTQ+ tag on a film is a celebration of queer existence or actually a separation from mainstream media.
Another Hurrah for Equality, but There Is Still More to be Done
Tasha Austen discusses the legalisation and decriminalisation of abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
Men’s Mental Health: Everyone’s Concern
Following the controversial tweet by Chidera Eggerue, Tasha talks men’s mental health. As a self-proclaimed feminist, I find myself constantly defending feminism as a movement that fights for women’s rights to achieve equality, rather than […]
Gender Reveals
Gender reveals seem to be a trend that’s here to stay, increasingly becoming more creative, elaborate and cringe-worthy. In case you have somehow managed to avoid this internet craze, gender reveals are when parents, family […]
Jussie Smollett: The Case Representing a Climate of Fear
Tasha discusses the recent attacks on actor Jussie Smollett, and the ever present climate of fear for the LGBTQ+ community that it represents. We are living in the 21st century, a time of unprecedented advances […]
New Year Same Fads: Diet Culture
Tasha addresses diet culture, and why wrong intentions should be left in 2018. We’re (finally) at the end of January and as the New Year swung around the old tradition of making unrealistic and self-indulgent […]
Brexit: Does Anyone Know What’s Happening??
One of the main issues of the Brexit referendum was the fact that no one really knew what would happen whether they voted leave or remain. What’s terrifying is that two years later, it still […]
The Rise of the Right?
October 7th saw Jair Bolsonaro elected as the president of Brazil, a far-right politician whose beliefs are outwardly racist, homophobic and sexist. His repertoire includes comments such as telling a reporter she did not ‘deserve’ […]
Doctor Who? Doctor Her.
In the wake of a new doctor, Tasha addresses criticisms of female actresses portraying traditionally male roles. So, this week, a female doctor fell to earth and the internet lost its mind. The sound of […]
Sexual Assault: More Than Believing
In light of the recent sexual assault case associated with the US Supreme Court election, Tasha looks at what it all means for the #metoo movement. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past […]