Whether it was a discussion about civil rights in history class, or race and racism in PSHE, raising my hand in my predominantly white secondary school felt like auditioning for the role of social pariah. Get it right, and the whole room goes silent; get it wrong, and I became a perpetrator of reverse racism […]
I take my time at each installation, finding comfort in noticing that many older women have brought along young girls to the Women in Revolt! exhibition at The Whitworth
Science is supposed to be about truth – but for too long, the truth about many brilliant women has been buried, stolen, or ignored. International Women’s Day was first celebrated in 1911, inspired by the work of thousands of suffragists who strived to ensure more rights for women, including the one to vote
Rebecca Goodwin’s appearance on the Reality Check Podcast has ignited a heated online debate over the morality of sex work, and the relentless scrutiny of the women who take part.
Saoirse Ronan’s viral clip on the Graham Norton Show tells us a lot about how ignorant men are to violence against women, but could this finally be a turning point?
Marchers at Reclaim the Night 2024 use art to fight for female safety in the form of placards and signs, reminiscent of generations of women before them
Women’s rights are facing alarming setbacks, from rising violence in Manchester to the systemic oppression in Afghanistan. Globally, the battle for gender equality is far from over
Performing across the UK from Edinburgh Fringe to London, Eleanor Haigh embraces the spotlight with a multitude of talent. She breaks down what draws her to the arts and the biggest challenges facing artists today.
Hearing my friends and fellow students increasingly joke about marrying rich may not seem like breaking news – but is it just a joke anymore? And is corporate feminism to blame?
Fanfiction gave many, including myself, the space to be themselves. So, we look into the origins and communities behind fanfiction to shed light on why it shouldn’t be dismissed.
Limiting access to IVF treatment under the guise of being ‘pro-life’, Alabama further subjugates women and limits the ability for same-sex partners to bear children
After years of the feminist movement trying to extricate itself from gender essentialism, we’re seeing a regression in attitudes towards essentialist views; what does this mean for gender equality?
