Content warning: this article mentions rape and childhood sexual abuse When I mentioned the name Maya Angelou to some friends … More
Tag: feminism
Double Double Toil and Gender Trouble
With the release of Netflix’s new show, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, I cannot help but wonder why contemporary Western … More
qmunicate Interviews: Femspectives
Glasgow is a fantastic city if you love to watch a bunch of films in one weekend or week. From … More
Fashionable Feminism
Call me a cynic, but the rise in catwalk feminism is leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Two years … More
Refugeedom and Gender: The Additional Burdens of Womanhood
In November 2011, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) head António Guterres declared that the twenty-first century was proving … More
Mapping the TERF: Transphobia in Feminism
The Crown Prosecution Service describes transphobia as ‘fear or dislike directed towards trans people’. This can include insisting that trans … More
White Knights: The Problem With Praising Male Feminists
On 14th October, Ched Evans – footballer and all-around dick – was found not guilty of raping a woman in … More
Domestic Abuse vs. Political Power: The Complicated Relationship Between Bangladesh and Women
From looking at its government alone, one wouldn’t naturally surmise that Bangladesh had a gender problem. On the contrary: it seems … More
Glasgow Protests Trump’s Inauguration
Protests were held in the city centre of Glasgow yesterday regarding the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the … More
Feminism in Movies: What’s the best approach?
The anticipated all-female Ghostbusters has recently garnered some unexpected results. Even though the trailer made it look like a monstrosity, … More
