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style over sustainability: being a conscious consumer in the era of fast fashion
discussion Jess Lumb 11/26/18 discussion Jess Lumb 11/26/18

style over sustainability: being a conscious consumer in the era of fast fashion

In the first of three pieces in a series on sustainability, Jess Lumb explores how women can shift their shopping habits to become more conscious consumers.

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it’s time to get your knickers in a twist
discussion Emily O'Dowd 11/23/18 discussion Emily O'Dowd 11/23/18

it’s time to get your knickers in a twist

Emily O’Dowd writes about the recent trial in her hometown of Cork, which sparked the #ThisIsNotConsent movement, discussing the problematic ways in which rape victims are treated, even now in 2018.

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challenging the idea that 2018 is ‘too politically correct’
discussion Heather Whelan 11/14/18 discussion Heather Whelan 11/14/18

challenging the idea that 2018 is ‘too politically correct’

Heather Whelan examines the recent debate on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter about 2018 being 'too politically correct', paying particular attention to the recent controversies surrounding Apu's characterisation in The Simpsons.

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who we are and who we are not: processing the us mid-term elections
discussion Ciara Hayden 11/11/18 discussion Ciara Hayden 11/11/18

who we are and who we are not: processing the us mid-term elections

Ciara Hayden contributes a personal discussion centred around both family life and her own independence, interweaving her experience of American politics following the 2018 mid-term elections.

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are submissive wives anti-feminist?
discussion Natasha Gkogkou 11/4/18 discussion Natasha Gkogkou 11/4/18

are submissive wives anti-feminist?

Feminism is a huge part of socio-political discussion worldwide. Natasha Gkogkou debates whether the movement is as inclusive as it claims to be.

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negotiating gender in public spaces
discussion Abrisham Ahmadzadeh 10/25/18 discussion Abrisham Ahmadzadeh 10/25/18

negotiating gender in public spaces

Abrisham Ahmadzadeh writes on the necessity for the UK to take action in gendered public spaces and advocates for the active inclusion of the non-binary population.

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education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world
discussion Olivia Nielsen 10/21/18 discussion Olivia Nielsen 10/21/18

education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world

Olivia Nielsen discusses education amongst girls - those who are denied it across are world, and those who recieve it but are not necessarily taught to use it.

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are white women effective tools of the patriarchy?
discussion Katie Buckley 10/16/18 discussion Katie Buckley 10/16/18

are white women effective tools of the patriarchy?

In this piece on privilege, Katie Buckley examines the role that white women play in reinforcing the patriarchy.

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kavanaugh and our fight back
discussion Emily O'Dowd 10/8/18 discussion Emily O'Dowd 10/8/18

kavanaugh and our fight back

This week, Emily O'Dowd explores the differences between past assault cases and the current Kavanaugh hearing within the context of the #MeToo movement.

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we can all do something to reduce the gendered impacts of homelessness
discussion Saffron Roberts 9/28/18 discussion Saffron Roberts 9/28/18

we can all do something to reduce the gendered impacts of homelessness

Saffron Roberts discusses the damaging effects that period poverty has on the lives of women and explains what she is doing, and what you can do, to take action.

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self, discussion Hennie Ward 9/19/18 self, discussion Hennie Ward 9/19/18

mooncup musings

Hennie Ward discusses her personal experience with a menstrual cup and the necessity to deconstruct the stifling taboo surrounding periods.

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apparently size does matter; but, does anything else?
discussion Emily O'Dowd 9/17/18 discussion Emily O'Dowd 9/17/18

apparently size does matter; but, does anything else?

The recent Cosmopolitan Magazine cover featuring Tess Holliday has sparked debate on weight-bias and body positivity in the media. Emily O’Dowd suggests the real issues, however, are not being discussed.

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enough with twitter’s culture of depression
discussion Emily Taithe 9/14/18 discussion Emily Taithe 9/14/18

enough with twitter’s culture of depression

Emily Taithe discusses the dark relationship between mental health and social media, underpinning the article with her own experiences of depression.

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women are changing our language
discussion Sophie Bell 9/10/18 discussion Sophie Bell 9/10/18

women are changing our language

Sophie Bell observes the agency of gender when it comes to spoken language and discusses the role of women in relation to linguistic change.

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sexism in science is still alive
discussion Vesela Zarkina 9/7/18 discussion Vesela Zarkina 9/7/18

sexism in science is still alive

Vessel Zarkina discusses her experience as a woman in science and explores the day to day challenges she has faced due to her gender and working in a male-dominated industry.

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the gender divisions in sport: hurdles to equality
discussion Holly Grimes 9/3/18 discussion Holly Grimes 9/3/18

the gender divisions in sport: hurdles to equality

Holly Grimes explores the disparities in pay, respect and the media coverage of women’s sports.

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turf > terfs: ireland’s movement towards feminism for all
discussion Emily O'Dowd 8/27/18 discussion Emily O'Dowd 8/27/18

turf > terfs: ireland’s movement towards feminism for all

Emily O’Dowd observes the problematic role of Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists (TERFs) - honing in specifically on Ireland’s legal and social conditions with regards to gender rights .

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argentine women have lost the battle but not the war
discussion Emily O'Dowd 8/20/18 discussion Emily O'Dowd 8/20/18

argentine women have lost the battle but not the war

Emily O’Dowd reports on the recent political events in Argentina that shot down hopes of legalising abortion within the Latin American state.

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abuse beyond the domestic sphere
discussion Meredith Mack 8/17/18 discussion Meredith Mack 8/17/18

abuse beyond the domestic sphere

This article, written by Meredith Mack, observes gendered violence and intimidation following the attack of Marie Laguerre on 24th July in Paris.

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words as an instrument in female narrative
discussion Sophie Bell 8/15/18 discussion Sophie Bell 8/15/18

words as an instrument in female narrative

Sophie Bell considers the features which mark female speech and how they should not be a disadvantage to how female discourse is received by its audience.

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