Alex Gibbon speaks to Medicine’s new point of contact for those wanting a safe space to speak out
A Woman’s Place In A Pandemic
“A woman’s place is in the house” remains a misogynistic message echoed by remnants of western societies and, despite feminist movements proving largely successful in balancing scales of inequality between genders, still remains as a […]
Why has #MeToo not changed attitudes in France?
Content warning: this article contains mentions of rape and child sexual assault. France may be a country known for its casual, open attitudes towards sex and sexuality, but at what point does this go too […]
Sex, Drugs, and Taking Down the Patriarchy
The Gryphon looks at Blondie frontliner Debbie Harry’s new memoir and its candid discussion of her career, violent encounters, domestic abuse and her status as a sex symbol. Warning: this article contains references to rape […]
Italian Broadcaster Rai Proposes ‘Gender-Based’ Channels
I hate gender roles. Growing up I was hardly a figurehead for masculinity, resulting in regular snide questions about my sexuality and overall virility. To me, it seemed absolutely backward: was it not simplistic and […]
Watch Yourself – Mariner Watches’ Misogynistic Adverts
A number of disturbing and sexually violent images have appeared on the social media platforms of watch company Mariner Watches. The pictures ranged from depicting a woman being forced to drink alcohol, being strangled and […]
Sexism Doesn’t Fly With Us
Earlier this week, Virgin Atlantic announced that their air hostesses would no longer be required to wear make-up on the job. The airline also included a trouser option for its female employees, a luxury they […]
Was The “Warwick Group Chat Affair” An Invasion of Privacy?
The messages sent in a group chat made up of Warwick University students has shaken social media and lead to a crisis in which the Vice Chancellor of Warwick is being urged to resign. Threats […]
‘Casual Feminism’ – Is the Bar Set Too Low?
Earlier this month, Andy Murray announced his looming retirement. It was an emotional press conference, as Murray explained he fears that he will not be fit enough to play at the Wimbledon Championships in the […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 6, – “So What do you Think of Female Barbers” and Why you Shouldn’t Get your Hair Cut on your Birthday
Dear readers, Since this is my final editor’s letter before the Christmas break, what follows represents something of a festive stocking filler. My gift to you is a tale of discrimination, short-back-and-sides, and poor decision […]
#MeToo and the Silencing of the Press
It has been an unholy tradition for many years that powerful people can silence accusers using defamation suits, NDAs, and other legal tools that are weaponized in order to rummage through the life of accusers […]
Prizes Are Great But Female Representation in Science Is Far From Equal
The Swedish Noble committee awarded The 2018 Noble Prize in Physics to a trio of scientists, including Canadian physicist Donna Strickland, for their research and discoveries about the science of lasers. With this award, Strickland […]