Written by Jasmine Waters For those that celebrate Pride month or are discovering an identity that exists outside of the heteronormative framework, queer representation in visual media is often the first port of call. As a result, the lack of realism and range within the sapphic cinematic canon is something we’re overly familiar with –… Read More ‘Ammonite’ is the Perfect Lesbian Film – Here’s Why
Written by Melissa Parker TW: This article discusses sexual harassment. In the months since I wrote about my own experiences of sexual harassment, I have spoken to strangers, we do not know each other beyond the realm of social media, yet we do. We recognise each other in our shared experiences. We have experienced the… Read More A Letter to All Disabled Women
Written by Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse The best form of self-defence is to avoid danger at all costs, but the reality is this is not always an option for women today. The danger is not the stranger lurking in the alley or the weirdo in the parking lot anymore, it could be anyone, anywhere, at any… Read More Protection On Paper Vs Protection In Practice: The Pepper Spray Argument
Written by Orla Coleman This is a topic that has always interested me. I have researched it to a great extent and am particularly interested in it. Throughout the time period 1450-1499, it is thought that women didn’t have much influence. However, there are some examples that in fact show different. I will start a… Read More Women’s political influence during the Wars of the Roses
A Little Insight 