the best films by women on streaming services to watch in lockdown
As we’re all stuck on our sofas in isolation, Rachel Baker gives us a rundown of the very best from female directors on streaming services right now.
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.
How to Fall Down and then Get Back Up Again
An anonymous writer shares a beautiful reflection on the journey through emotional hardship, on falling down, and how to become your own support system in times of trouble. The piece is accompanied by the writer’s original artwork.
Reflections on Mother's Day
Rachel Alcock-Hodgson takes us to the wilds of Norfolk to recover from a bout of existential anxiety, pondering what home means to her along the way.
level with me - a new journal representing the under-represented
Poppy and Cam from Level With Me talk about their new journal focused around working-class and state-educated student communities, specifically at the University of Edinburgh, and are seeking out submissions now!
what is a letter?
Lainey Thomas explores the act of letter-writing, its meanings, purposes, and its healing powers as meditation in moments of grief and pain.
Letter to the child that I'm planning not to conceive
Nadia Freeman's poem raises her personal feelings on whether to choose motherhood and highlights the concerns that all women face before deciding to have children. Nadia is pictured above performing spoken word. She will be attending Mxogyny’s poetry slam on the 29th March 2019 to present some of her original work to Edinburgh’s local community.
reinventing pop culture: how a hb pencil made malala an international dj
Jo Adib shares her thoughts on finding her artistic voice through drawings of celebrities in unexpected situations.
Girls Night Out (Part 2)
in the final instalment of Kyende’s story, she discusses the impact club culture can have on women who are left feeling uncomfortable by unwanted male attention.
Lessons learned in objectification
Elly Grayson’s poem reflects on painful moments of sexual harassment experienced in youth and the damning effect it has on young women when experiences like these become normalised.
illustration by 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.
Human Rights
inspired by the debate on freedom of speech and the call to prevent hate speech, Nadia provokes us to think about the line between what we believe to be our rights and entitlements, and how they may impact the rights of others. the poem is not a reflection of her opinion, but aims to ask the question: who is on the right side of the human rights debate?
my coming out story: part two
Taylor Jay’s second part to ‘My Coming Out Story’ discusses names when transitioning and the difficulties associated with it, giving advice to those struggling with being in a similar situation.
my coming out story: part one
Taylor Jay’s second part to ‘My Coming Out Story’ discusses names when transitioning and the difficulties associated with it, giving advice to those struggling with being in a similar situation.
I Need My Autistic Brother More Than He Needs Me
Sophia Dunn-Walker discusses her relationship with her brother, and the lessons that he has taught her as an individual who lives with autism.
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.
