In These Shoes? — a note from the editor
A note from the editor for our 2023 annual zine release, In These Shoes?
mxogyny x persistent & nasty: part 2
in the second part of our interview with Persistent & Nasty, Elaine, Louise and Misha talk us through their favourite podcasts of the year and how they strive to be allies in their work.
mxogyny x persistent & nasty
persistence. nastiness. what do these words mean to you? in the first instalment of our interview with Persistent & Nasty we hear all about what made this theatre initiative, podcast crew and advocacy group the powerhouse it has become.
hope ebbs and flows through american elections
Marina Martinez explores her lived experience of U.S. presidential elections. she reflects on what pivotal political moments she has gone through, and what is next for her country. the article is accompanied by artwork from Julia Winokur.
‘growing pains’ - what mxogyny’s first zine means to its contributors
in light of the launch of Growing Pains, the contributors to our first zine reflect on the inspiration behind their pieces, exploring why they think independent publishing is so essential in today's creative climate. Growing Pains is availble to order now here.
trans pride Scotland: the performers
from poets to circus performers, we have a full run down of where you can find the work of the artists on show at Trans Pride Scotland’s upcoming event.
an interview with Trans Pride Scotland
editor-in-Chief Rachel Baker chats to Lena Avery about Trans Pride Scotland’s upcoming event, which has moved online to continue their work even in current circumstances. as an organisation aimed at providing a safe, celebratory, and intentional space for Trans folk, they chat everything from the organisation’s fruition to Lena’s favourite Trans performers.
featured artist: mxogyny x mildred cheng
Mxogyny interviews Mildred Cheng, chatting about capitalism, puns, and pushing the boundaries in this artist’s unique form of cultural inspired illustration.
disability and visibility: a discussion about underlying health conditions
disability is a term that is all too often associated with visible conditions. After all, the universal symbol of disability on a parking sign is a wheelchair. Drawing from her personal experience of living with an invisible disability, Isobel Warner discusses the unconscious biases that contribute to the prevalence of ableism in our society. the piece is accompanied by an illustration from Mildred Cheng
michaela coel’s i may destroy you: traumatic, powerful, brilliant
in this review of Michaela Coel’s brilliant new series, I May Destroy You, our regular contributor Annie speaks of the show’s power to educate its viewers about consent and sexual assault, and its ability to take the audience down a path of introspection and healing alongside the show’s main characters. well-made, perfectly cast, and funny and light-hearted in parts, Annie argues the show is well worth watching if you can get past its many triggers.
‘how food is an act of love that has the potential to bridge cultures’: mxogyny interviews 'dear safia'
Mxogyny interviews Safia Shakarchi, creator of ‘Dear Safia’, about the source of her passion for baking and sharing wonderful food.
our girls: a short film about women and education
Mxogyny presents a short film by Olivia Nielsen which aims to start a conversation about women and education. In watching it, we try to try and imagine what our lives would look like without education, as that is the reality for so many girls around the world.
featured artist: mxogyny x ludmila leiva
Mxogyny interviews illustrator Ludmila Leiva to talk artistry, feminism and the depiction of femme physiques in her work.
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.
interview with contradeception
Mxogyny’s Leonie Hodgkin interviews Gaia Ahuja and Lizzie Perkins, the creators of Contradeception, a piece of digital theatre sharing the unheard voices and opinions of the contraceptive pill.
Strawberry Milkshakes: Or, How to Recover from an Eating Disorder Pt.1
in the first part of a two-part series, Alejandra Jimenez de Luis discusses her experience with eating disorders, outlining what her life was like prior to recovery.