breonna taylor’s life matters more than your meme, twitter.
At what cost are movements kept alive? Concerning the death of Breonna Taylor, Alex Barnes muses the moral valence of meme-culture and its place in social justice movements.
race and mental health: the psychological damage on people of colour when dealing with racial issues
Saam Hossaini talks the effects of racial discrimination on the mind of the individual and the tendency of mainstream media to oversimplify complex discussions.
being black isn't black & white
Joanna Briggs challenges the notion of simplifying Blackness, examining the lack of complexity society often brands Black individuals and their communities with, and shares in beautiful nuance the complexities of her own half-Ghanaian, half-Bajan identity.
a statement from mxogyny on the black lives matter protests and movement
This is a statement from the Mxogyny team on our reflections on the current Black Lives Matter movement and the protests and unrest following the murder of George Floyd along with countless black lives lost at the hands of police. We outline our compilation of BLM resources and actions you can take now to take steps towards a more just society.
expanding audiences – why digital knowledge is one of Corona’s blessings
Ellie-Jo Johnstone explores how the coronavirus lockdown has opened up a world of online access to galleries, museums, and theatre that for many has been otherwise inaccessible, changing the way we think about digital access and accessibility.
fast fashion and feminism
Veronica Vivi explores Fashion Revolution Week, an initiative encouraging people to come together to campaign for systemic change in the fashion industry, specifically regarding fast fashion, and she explores the link between the fashion industry and feminism. The piece is accompanied by original artwork from Petra Wonham.
radicalising empathy as a tool for social change: a gendered perspective
In a thorough investigation of how gender roles shape perspectives on power and emotion, Nina Pusic discusses gendered notions of empathy and how male-normative power sentiment is damaging to both men and women. The piece is accompanied by original artwork from Kat Cassidy.
silencing and dark realities: Princess Haya's trial and the MENA Region's treatment of women
Exploring how the trial between Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed revealed the dark side of Dubai's ruler, and what this says about the treatment of women in the region. The piece is accompanied by artwork from Caitlin Duncan.
international women's day 2020 x sanitree: menstrual products are a right, not a privilege
this International Women’s Day, Amy Goodman and Martha Aroha from Edinburgh/India based social enterprise, Sanitree, write about the group’s recent hard work pushing for Scotland’s free period products bill.
a letter to fellow white women, we need to let go of frida kahlo
Cassandra Wright discusses the whitewashing of Frida Kahlo in mainstream culture, and the onus on self-professed feminists to understand her cultural significance as a voice for indigenous women and the LGBTQ+ community.
the day the blues won
HWD reflects on the outcome of the recent UK general election, outlining her fears and thoughts for the future. the piece is accompanied by her own artwork.
i’m a bernie sis, hello
Cassandra Wright writes of the quiet resurrection of the “Bernie Bro” myth, which seeks to erase Sanders supporters who are women and people of colour.
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.
the gender play gap: why are women less likely to participate in sport?
Emma Lowden examines the impact of body image insecurity on women’s participation in sport and the need to normalise women in athletic spaces.
the myth of 'eco-friendly' consumerism
following last week’s global wave of climate change protests, Cassandra Wright opines about the role of single-use plastics in climate change, and the corporate agenda to promote ‘eco-friendly’ consumerism to deflect from their role in plastic manufacturing, and the subsequent environmental costs.
offensive language: why swearing isn't the problem
swearing is a great tool for social bonding, self-expression, and even pain resistance, but 'bad language' has often been painted as the central perpetrator of causing offence. Tabby Carless Frost argues that offence and offensiveness are much more nuanced than they are often presented to be. the article is accompanied by Tabby’s own illustration.
sexism in the kitchen: why are women still not taken seriously in the culinary industry?
Julia Pihlström shares her encounters with sex-based discrimination in the workplace after working as a chef in the culinary industry since the age of 18.
are we failing to see the ugly truth of plastic waste in the beauty industry?
Hennie Ward discusses the pressing issue of sustainability within the context of the cosmetics industry, pledging that a shift to recyclable waste is its own form of environmental activism.
reflections on plastic-free july
In today’s piece, Veronica Vivi looks back at a month of saying no to disposable plastic and discusses what she learnt from the experience. The article is accompanied by the original artwork of Melanie Grandidge.
Reclaiming the Sun: Why I Sunbathe Topless
Ria Lilley writes about how she finds freedom through sunbathing topless during the summer months. the piece is accompanied by the original work of Imogen Bristow.