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.
Nudge The Pain
Kirsten Sinclair presents a poem that she describes as a confining, confirming narrative of touching, inhabiting and navigating one’s own flesh. The piece is accompanied by Kirsten’s own original artwork.
featured artist: mxogyny x ludmila leiva
Mxogyny interviews illustrator Ludmila Leiva to talk artistry, feminism and the depiction of femme physiques in her work.
Unhappy Holidays
Mia Nicole Davies discusses the universality of Christmas during holiday season, and how the general election has impacted her feelings towards it.
good comedy punches up
Sophia Dunn-Walker reflects on the complicated role of stand-up comedians in the entertainment industry, arguing that performers should have compassion for those they speak of, even when straying from political correctness. The piece is accompanied by Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky’s illustration.
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.
the power of a mirror
an anonymous contributor writes about how reading a reflection of someone else’s experience gave them the strength to leave an abusive relationship. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Rivka Cocker.
the story of doaa al zamel: showing love and acceptance to refugees
Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky writes about how Doaa Zamel’s story captures the importance of loving and welcoming refugees. The piece is accompanied by Sophia’s own artwork.
Beginner's Guide to Gay
Melissa Leeding writes a poem about the minefield of meeting women as an inexperienced bisexual femme.
if you just smile
in our third Disability History Month feature, Julie Farrell writes about how women are too often told to smile through pain and how when it comes to disability, that becomes an increasingly dangerous message. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
finishing gilmore girls: musings on gender, queerness and contemporary dance
Matthew Rawcliffe writes about re-watching Gilmore Girls for a second time, and how this allowed him to reflect on his experience of gender and sexuality as a contemporary dancer.</p>
gendered disabilities: living with endometriosis and finding a new ‘normal’
Saffron Roberts discusses how gendered disabilities can add an extra layer of invisibility to women’s health even before diagnosis. The piece is accompanied by Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky’s original artwork.
Articulating Disability: the Burdens of a Disabled and Chronically Ill University Student
to mark the beginning of Disability History Month, Mia Nicole Davies discusses the reality of emotionally navigating an able-bodied society, and the struggles that come along with acknowledging the intersectionality of disability. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
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.
seminar reflections: the gendered perceptions of occupation
co-president Yasmin Kanaan reflects on a recent seminar hosted by the Edinburgh University Palestinian Israeli Dialogue Society (EUPIDS), where speakers addressed the key issues of gender, society and intellectual analysis in respect to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through Dr Buch-Segal’s presentation, a Q&A session and a discussion circle.
acceptable face: filmmaking for the LGBTQ+ community
Holly Summerson discusses her short film Acceptable Faces and its role in capturing LGBTQ+ narratives.
talking research: dissecting sexual violence with asmita sood
Asmita Sood discusses her new podcast Talking Research which aims to make academic research on sexual violence accessible by featuring interviews with prominent academics.
One Dose of Self-Confidence, Please
Hollie Martin writes about her experience on Roaccutane, and how it’s okay to need help to feel comfortable in your own skin. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Imogen Bristow.
Your body is a temple
Hannah Petch writes a villanelle-style poem which explores a woman’s complex relationship with her body. the piece is accompanied by the Tabby Carless Frost’s original artwork.
How TV Representation Helped Me as a Woman with a Highly Stigmatised Mental Illness
Chloé Mcminn writes an article about how the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend helped her come to terms with her mental illness. Sophia Lobonov-Rostovsky’s artwork is featured alongside the piece.