All posts tagged feminism
Women’s Rights as Performative Politics.
February 6th 1918, the House of Commons passed The Representation of the People Act, giving women the right to vote in the UK and satisfying almost a hundred years of struggle […]
ITALIAN CITY OF VERONA APPROVES ANTI-ABORTION MOTION
On the 4th of October 2018 the municipal council of Verona agreed on approving a motion, which will declare the Italian city a “pro-life” constituency. The motion commits Verona to […]
Is Makeup Feminist? An Honest Reconsideration
A few months ago, I wrote an article about makeup and feminism. It has been by far my most controversial piece, and I maintain my position that makeup can be […]
Stop Telling Women to Smile
Sexism within rave culture is something that no doubt all female attendees have had to experience at one point in their life. Whether it’s a guy grabbing you and grinding […]
Backlash against Gillette?
Watch the commercial -> https://youtu.be/koPmuEyP3a0 Gillette, the multinational company which produces razors and shaving products, decided to change its latest campaign slogan from the well known “The Best A Man […]
What would Bell Hooks say about Meghan Markle’s entry into the British royal family?
I would like to congratulate Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s marriage as there is no greater power than love. However, this is not the point. I would like to share […]
5 Must-See Fashion Exhibitions!
2019 is rapidly approaching, so what better time to round off your 2018 in style with a slice of culture? London has so much to offer in terms of fashion, […]
Politics Versus Family.
I have been told on many occasions to avoid talking about politics for the sake of a ‘nice time with family’. The precursor to holiday dinners is always a list […]
Is Makeup Feminist?
Makeup is one of the most controversial concepts in modern feminism. Cosmetics themselves have been used for thousands of years – the Old Testament recounts Jezebel (a wife of a […]