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“Basically, You’re Not All Playing Blokes”
Caitlin Clough
I have a friend who works for The Globe, they shall remain nameless, but part of their role involves having conversations with audience members and donors about the quality and content of the famous Shakespearean theatre’s productions and program schedule. Some of these conversations are not easy.
May Ayim – Afro-German Poet, Educator and Activist
Lea Heim
‘Choose To Challenge’ is this year’s theme for International Women’s Day. In spirit of this slogan, let me introduce you to May Ayim, an Afro-German poet, educator and activist, who has done ground-breaking work in forming a Black German community.
The 12 Celebrations of Women
Jenny Gaskell
From Just Like a Prayer, part of A Woman’s Place is in the Home for MIF’s A Festival In My House… And Yours.
The Domestic Violence Crisis – how can you help?
Ishika Mukherjee
We are in week 13 of the official lockdown phase and the rules are slowly being loosened. Whether that’s a good thing remains to be seen. While our headspace was very much taken up by anything Corona related, the pandemic has also drawn new and absolute necessary attention towards domestic violence and abuse.
Period Poverty and How You Can Help to Tackle It
Holly Ann Golightly
3 in 10 young women unable to afford or access period products while in lockdown. Sadly, period poverty is not a new thing in the UK. In households where there is not enough money for food, period products have to come second. Before lockdown, it was reported that 49% of girls missed at least one day of school when they were on their period.
Covid-19 Survival
Linda Done
Before quarantine. This is Linda. Linda is a creative person. She has lots of hobbies and very little time. Linda teaches English to foreign students and immigrants…
The Obstacles Faced In Diagnosing Gendered Illnesses
Cia Risbridger
There’s no sexy way to write about a disease. Let’s get that out of the way, before you find yourself assaulted and grossed out a little further down the page. There’s no sexy way to write about a disease – even the word ‘disease’ I’m starting to dislike, ‘illness’?
Tone and Everyday Sexism
Louise McIntyre
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, practising A&E doctor, front line worker, someone who holds a Master’s degree in public health and an MP just got told to watch her “tone” by a man. Essentially, she was given a reminder about knowing her place.