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Opinion Archive
21st November 2014
Waking up to ourselves
Corporations entrench societal privilege by making it okay to discriminate against people, they make it normal. When corporate giants such as Tesco and Asda put ‘mental health patient’ Halloween costumes on sale, what they’re really saying is that it’s okay to laugh at this particular issue. Whilst this is in the past and they retracted […]
12th November 2014
I love the smell of paper in the morning
Nowadays we choose cheap thrills over classic knowledge; the book must not die
12th November 2014
A Comedy of Canon
It’s time to broaden our literary horizons; Morrissey’s autobiography is not a Penguin Classic!
12th November 2014
To e or not to e, that is the question
E-books are the future and nothing to be scared of
12th November 2014
Where have all the book Amagone?
There’s a rumble in the jungle, but this time it’s our small book retailers getting knocked out
11th November 2014
We are all equal, only some more than others.
Joe Evans explains that racism hasn’t gone away and we need to stop sweeping it under the carpet and deal with it head-on
11th November 2014
Women Beyond the Western World
Marina Iskander analyses feminism outside of the western world, and how feminism can be plugged into non-Western cultures.
11th November 2014
The Myth of Masculinity
As the life of men changes throughout society, Harry Newton takes a look at the myth of masculinity
9th November 2014
Remembering and respecting our heroes on Remembrance Day
Lauren Wills reminds us why we should always give thanks for the sacrifices made by those before us, and why we should never forget that which was given so we could live as we do today
31st October 2014
The role of men in feminism
Men need to contribute to feminism too argues Deepanshi.
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30th October 2014
The Hateriarchy
Feminism is hardly bashful and the pervasive misandry is only serving to make men resentful, says author Swayne O’Pie
27th October 2014
Dying for democracy
As the idea of democracy faces the batons in Hong Kong, Joe Evans wants us all to realise how much power we actually have
27th October 2014
Progressive? Try regressive on for size.
Joe Evans still feels uncomfortable with the ingrained levels of misogyny and sexism evident in our daily lives, and looks forward to a time when gender roles are no more and masculinity can lose its bad reputation
27th October 2014
Gay men need feminism
Marcus Johns explains why feminism is beneficial for gay men, and why current standards of masculinity are harmful for everyone
26th October 2014
UKIP won’t be kingmakers, but could embarrass the political elite
With the general election just around the corner, could UKIP be the party to change the way we see Westminster?
26th October 2014
Egypt – a revolution of the heart and the mind
Haughty ideals are only half a revolution, Marina Iskander argues the most permeating revolutions come from the heart
13th October 2014
Should we criticise Israel?
Ben Farren criticises Israel as a people, a state, and a force whilst Deepanshi retorts self-defence is an immutable right in the face of terrorism
29th September 2014
Facebook may soon promote extremism
Lauren Wills: Facebook is an egotistical façade perfect for extremism, and it’s going to get worse.
29th September 2014
The Instagram Effect
Marina Iskander discusses the unobtainably high standards that we set ourselves on social media.
29th September 2014
Does social media connect people?
David Brierley and Samuel Gilmore respond to the pressing question about the imposing effects of social media; is it, or is it not beneficial?