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International Women’s Day at Lucky Cat – A ‘How To’ for women in business

International Women’s Day at Lucky Cat – A ‘How To’ for women in business

For this year’s International Women’s Day, Lucky Cat teamed up with female led brand The Wellness Tribe to deliver a networking event designed to lift up the next generation of women in business.
Refusing to be silenced: life as an opinionated woman in the 21st century

Refusing to be silenced: life as an opinionated woman in the 21st century

Why does being an opinionated woman still feel like an act of defiance? After centuries of silence, it’s time to embrace the power of speaking up.
Empowerment through language: Stop putting yourself down

Empowerment through language: Stop putting yourself down

With Reclaim the Night in mind, the Lifestyle section has decided to unpack how the language we use to address ourselves and others has the power to change our outlook from self-doubt to self-confidence
The effects of climate change, and what we can do about it

The effects of climate change, and what we can do about it

As Storm Ciara causes mass disruption in the UK, how do we prevent big corporations seeking infinite growth at all costs to save our planet?
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: a female protagonist and still not feminist

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: a female protagonist and still not feminist

Georgia Church questions the award-winning film’s claim to supporting the feminism movement in the face of its starkly flawed characterisations

Preview: Sex Week 2017

Let’s talk about sex. Here’s the line-up for this year’s annual Sex Week

Vagina Monologues: Preview

The University of Manchester’s Students’ Union puts on another production of The Vagina Monologues, following on from the success last year

Does porn empower women?

In light of the controversial University debate, Charlotte Green and Alice Rigby question whether pornography can ever empower women