March Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia (March 30th) This is a story of immigration, detailing cigar factories from 19th century Cuba to present day detention centres in Miama. Jeanette, daughter to Cuban immigrant […]
Spotlight on: Winnie Harlow
Ellis Ellena Idris takes a look at model Winnie Harlow’s career and her influence on diversity within the industry.
International Women’s Day versus international women
An insight into fast fashion’s capitalisation of IWD and why it simply isn’t enough.
Real Talk about Contraception
A woman I know recently had surgery. An unknown infection caused a painful, tender swelling on her upper glute, which required an operation to be removed. Upon inspection the cause of the swelling was found […]
Femininity as Performance: ‘I made the decision to grow out all my body hair’
Recently, I made the decision to grow out all of my body hair. Since then, I have experienced a whole array of reactions from family and friends. These have ranged dramatically between open disgust on […]
It’s Time to Support Small Businesses Run by Women
Now, more than ever, it is hugely important to support women-led businesses. Not only have women been disproportionately economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with women being around a third more likely to work in […]
Meet the 19 year old preparing to be one of the first people on Mars
Megan Pierce relates the struggles of being a woman in STEM and spotlights young aspiring astronaut, Alyssa Carson.
The scientists breaking STEM stereotypes
To celebrate International Women’s Month, the Science section has decided to shout about some of the lesser-known women in the field who are smashing it out of the park, despite fighting against systematic hurdles.
Women’s History Month: Darcie and her brownie business
From Marie Curie to Malala, Frida Kahlo to Lizzo, Women’s History Month is about celebrating empowering women whose contributions to society have paved the way for women in the 21st century. But one of my […]
Beyond International Women’s Day
Last International Women’s day, I sat, overwhelmed by the gravity of everything that had led up the 8th March 2019. The space I inhabit, the breadth of it, the freedom within it, shaped by the […]
Women of Folk: A Definitive Guide
There are so many unappreciated female vocalists and songwriters across all genres. Their talent is often swept under the radar (which is sadly evident in many of the festival line-ups this summer). Some of my […]
International Women’s Day 2016: what goes on behind closed doors
The 8th of March marked International Women’s Day, a day intended to celebrate and spark discussion of the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women worldwide. This makes discussion of domestic violence ever more relevant, […]