All posts tagged rape
Why the phrase “boys will be boys” is so damaging
‘Urban Dictionary’ defines the phrase “boys will be boys” as an idiom that “feminists, in order to perpetuate their hatred of men and boys, have attempted to claim”, expanding that […]
The Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Work of Hauwa Ojeifo.
Hauwa Ojeifo, 26, is an empowering and trailblazing woman on a mission. She has founded She Writes Woman, a 24/7 helpline and walk-in centre in Nigeria. It is a […]
’13 Reasons Why’ semi-colon tattoos are becoming so popular
I actually only know of one real reason why semi-colon tattoos are becoming so popular, but this trend is intimately linked to the Netflix series ‘13 Reasons Why’. The series […]
The Sunlight Project – An Exhibition Celebrating Survivors of Sexual Assault
Art is not for everybody. Take my Dad for example, I recently took him to the Tate and he stood perplexed in front of a blank canvas with red stripes […]
I Believe Her
This week, two Ireland and Ulster Rugby players, Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, were found not guilty of raping a woman in 2016. The shock verdict resulted in rallies across […]
Uber v. TFL: A Brief Explainer
Panic on the streets of London… Thus was the reaction that engulfed the capital’s usually sober masses, as it was announced that TFL had chosen not to renew Uber’s licence, […]
Why is sex more shocking than violence?
In a desperate attempt to revise for French, I thought a good way to access the language and learn crucial conjugations might be to binge on Netflix’s French selection. I […]