brexit: what could it mean for women and young people?
Ailie Ross-Oliver weighs in on the impact that Brexit could have on women and young people. the piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky.
Goodbye and by
Cassandra Wright writes a couplet about de-coupling. accompanied by original artwork by Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky.
she can’t half talk
In the run-up to the world renowned Fringe Festival, Mxogyny offers an excerpt from the five star monologue show, She Can't Half Talk, written by Sally MacAlister; consisting of five monologues, the play explores and cross-examines the role of gender and sexuality in the modern day, through unusual lenses. Here, The Foetus comes to terms with her own opinion on abortion and the rights of her mother.
Sex Pest
Nadia wrote this poem to reflect the humour, fun and concern that came from a late night talk with a friend when discussing teenage sexual pressure, objectification and actions that so often get dismissed as immature or annoying. the piece explores the line between assault and ‘bad behaviour’, whilst acknowledging that these are not rare experiences but those shared by most women.
'Bad Survivors' of Sexual Assault: Validating My Own Experience
Meredith Mack discusses her experience with sexual assault and unpacks the patriarchal injustices present in society that survivors encounter.
Lepidoptera
on International Women’s Day 2019, we emphasise the importance of female voice in the creative world. Georgia Bartlett-McNeil writes a poem based on trying to find the right words, even if they cease to exist.
reading helps girls to capture their castles
Katie Buckley praises Dodie Smith's 'I Capture the Castle' and highlights the role reading plays in helping young girls to grow.
Pitter Patter
Bindu Devereux’s poem which takes inspiration from the #MeToo movement and the countless number of individuals who have been affected by sexual assault.
the female comic: fact or fiction?
Sarah Thew and Eleanor Taggart present a collaborative piece that questions if female comedians are limited in the type of comedy that they can do - further probing whether women are given as much artistic licence as men in this sphere of performance.
Our Generation is Romantically Screwed
in this piece on dating, Katie Buckley examines whether women of her generation will have to choose between love and progress.
mooncup musings
Hennie Ward discusses her personal experience with a menstrual cup and the necessity to deconstruct the stifling taboo surrounding periods.
world breastfeeding week: parenting in the 21st century
To mark World Breastfeeding Week, an anonymous author reflects on the nature of breastfeeding in the UK.
playing tennis like a mother
Emily O’Dowd writes about the astounding career of Serena Williams, with a specific focus on her identity as both a sportswoman and a mother.
Women Appear: Sex and Vulnerability
in the second instalment of her trilogy, Katie Buckley examines how patriarchal expectation destroys the intimacy of sex.
endometriosis and the gendered bias of science
Saffron Roberts writes about the medical patriarchy and her personal experience with delayed diagnosis of endometriosis. She discusses the minimal research that goes into female reproductive health in comparison to male-related issues.
Writer's Block
Sally Mac’s poeticised exploration of female bisexuality and the mental imprisonment that comes with it.
Girls at Gigs: Why Kathleen Hanna's 'All Girls to the Front' Mentality is Still Needed Today
Chloé McMinn looks at how the musical movement ‘Riot Grrrl’ foregrounded safety for women at concerts and why that mentality should be applied at all gigs.