The lack of representation is evident on all fronts of UK political parties, but how will Labour answer in the face of substantial ethnic minority and female contenders?

With body image and self-esteem issues still so prevalent for younger generations we ask if celebrities owe to us to share their cosmetic surgery?

As it gets colder, here’s my recommendation for a classic tragedy novel you can get into this autumn and winter, maybe with a hot chocolate by your side

Trigger Warning: Discusses violence. Iran has been flung into conflict once again thanks to the oppressive regime. Hear what’s actually going on from Iranian feminist Laleh, and what you can do to help.

As the development of AI technology is rapidly improving, should we be questioning who our voice assistants are narrated by?

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch – A Musical Parody at the Lowry

Secoura Grim reviews The Cher Show at Manchester Opera House, the musical based on the life of Cher, starring Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O’Connell

The Cher Show, a musical about the life of Goddess of Pop Cher, comes to Manchester Opera House, starring Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers, and Millie O’Connell

From Rosemary’s Baby to Midsommar, how has the figure of the witch changed in cinema and beyond?

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World at the Lowry

Fashion Editor Alex Bikard reviews Vignettes at Hope Mill Theatre

Rod Stewart: road maintenance worker today, girl boss icon always. Read how you too can feel by an unapologetic attitude and a pair of hot pants

Pip Carew and Daniel Collins give a detailed analysis of films which pass and fail the bechdel test and examine it’s importance

A comprehensive history of the bra, from corsets, bandeaus and nylon to under wiring, Victoria’s Secret and the ‘free the nipple’ movement

The difficulty of talking about personal experiences of sexual assault, and the dismissal of perpetrators as just a bit creepy

The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments detail a new America: Gilead. Though rooted in fantasy, Gilead reflects the disasters of today

What are the origins of Reclaim the Night?

With unpublished testimonies of friends, I explore the realities of unhealthy relationships, and why it is we don’t just leave

A playlist of female empowerment anthems compiled by The Mancunion’s Music Section contributors.

Traditional ideas of who does what when dating is still out there, but why?