Why Men Should Support Feminism
In recent history the word ‘feminism’ has to many become an ugly word, stained with sentiments of hate and misandry. To some men they believe women hide behind the veil of feminism to express hate and discontent towards men. I almost wish that this is what feminism is used for, as I find the truth ...
The Handmaid’s Tale: How Atwood’s Dystopia Highlights the Importance of Feminism
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (McClelland and Stewart, 1985) The Handmaid’s Tale is one of Margaret Atwood’s most popular novels. Published in 1986, female characters in the novel are stripped of their independence and rights, helping to highlight the importance of feminism. The novel is set in the Republic of Gilead a dystopian state that has ...
Women’s Assembly Against Austerity
Saturday 22nd February, Conway Hall, London It is important not to underestimate the wholly disproportional effects of austerity cuts on women. The People’s Assembly and National Assembly of Woman convened Saturday’s event to examine how the cuts are impacting on the key components of a civil society; our health service, the education system and the ...
Gendered Food Categories: Mythology, Men and Meat
by Amy Calvert In this post, I want to make use of Ferdinand de Saussure’s structuralist theory (later developed by Roland Barthes) to look at gendered food categories. I want to explore some of the linkages made between gender performance and food, specifically cultural connotations tying men and masculinity with meat. To do this, I ...
Interview with Vogue’s New Talent, Chiara Cola: An Italian Digital Artist in Rome Italy
by Julene Allen Chiara Cola in an Italian digital artist in Rome Italy. Her artistic skill has led to her notoriety in Italy, UK, Russia and the United States. Some of her recent features in print have been in Vogue ITALY and Harper’s Bazaar Russia. Chiara is a digital media expert who has been championed ...
