I’m One Of Those Witches, Baby
When you heard the word witch as a kid, you likely associate it with an evil, destructive, mean being wearing a pointy hat – you probably also imagine her being a woman. Witchcraft has a long history of metaphors and symbolism which is heavily intertwined with women and feminism as a whole. Because of […]
Trans Women’s Uncredited Impact On Feminism
Trans women have consistently been left without credit for their input on the feminist movement. They have been an unseen, but integral part of this movement. Many iconic trans women such as Christine Jorgensen, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylbia Rivera and many others have fought for their own rights and paved the way for broader conversation […]
Mormonism, Motherhood and Mayhem
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives paints a dramatic, emotionally charged, and often controversial picture of Mormon women; specifically, those within the “MomTok” influencer group. Rather than focusing on traditional religious practices, the series centers on a group of Utah-based, TikTok-famous mothers experiencing the pressures of fame, marriage, motherhood, and public scandal, all while tied […]
Sisters In Arms:
A Portrait Of An All-Female Militia In a war-torn Syria, the female fighters of the YPJ patrol dusty roads and ruined villages, rifles in hand and resolve in their eyes. Defying tradition, they take up arms not only to defend their land but to claim a new place in society — one shaped by strength, […]
Feminism For All
You’ve probably heard the word feminism in many contexts. Unfortunately, as with all movements, people lose sight of its meaning. They think the movement is just for one group, one class or race and that the struggles of others aren’t to be welcomed into this space. Let’s be clear: feminism is a movement for the […]
God Says Justice, Not Desire
Polygamy in Islam through the eyes of a young woman Having grown up in a Muslim home, I was taught that Islam is a religion founded in justice, mercy, and balance: A faith that champions the rights of women, protects the vulnerable, and demands fairness in every aspect of life. But as I have stepped […]
Sports Centre – Issue 13
Ballin’ On A Budget The gender pay gap in sports is not just a gap—it’s a canyon, and in 2025, it remains one of the most glaring injustices in the athletic world. Despite the surge in popularity and undeniable talent of female athletes, the numbers are staggering. Globally, 58% of women athletes earn less than […]
Women’s Mistreatment In Medicine
Women have always been left aside in medical and psychological theory, medical and psychological experiments, and medical and psychological treatment. Women experience a dismissal of their concerns and are often left with questions unanswered. There is a diagnostic bias in medicine, leading women to be gaslighted and misdiagnosed. Women are less likely to receive treatments […]
Editorial – Issue 13 2025
The Future Is Female As you flip through the pages of this issue of Nexus, one thing is clear: to celebrate women is to celebrate possibility, perseverance, and the power behind shaping our ever-changing future. Let’s start with something big: dismantling the patriarchy. It’s a term we hear a lot, but what does it […]
Editorial – Issue 12 2025
Love Beyond Borders Two years into my twenties, after a stretch of being single, I found the kind of romance I had only dreamed of. It was sudden, intense, and different from anything I expected. I fell in love for the first time in New York City, abruptly and fervently. He was Indian-French, born and […]