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Isobelle McGrail

Isobelle McGrail

Isobelle McGrail is an online journalist for The Mancunion and English Literature student at the University of Manchester. Izzy has long held aspirations to work in the creative industry, and has a passion for analysing mainstream culture through a feminist lens. As someone with a huge passion for writing, Izzy is looking to publish her words in as many places as possible. She currently works with The Mancunion The Manchester Tab, but is always open to pitching opinion pieces elsewhere!

Is it embarrassing to read Vogue now? Why Chante Joseph’s article misses the mark entirely

Is it embarrassing to read Vogue now? Why Chante Joseph’s article misses the mark entirely

It’s been almost three weeks since Chante Joseph released her Vogue article ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?’, an essay that discusses the challenges heterosexual women face when sharing their relationship status with others. It’s safe to say that Joseph’s piece caught popular culture’s attention in the way that journalism used to, inviting opinions from […]
Digital feminism: Why activism cannot be achieved through online trends

Digital feminism: Why activism cannot be achieved through online trends

Just as quickly as it blossomed, the so-called ‘fourth-wave’ or digital feminism is wilting, and it’s hard to ignore