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
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 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
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
Lights up on a period drama set some time ambiguously in the past. Our female lead sits with her lady friends all with white cloth and embroidery frames in hand. Maybe its quiet, our lead silently sighs and begrudgingly stabs into the cloth. Maybe the women slowly gossip about the
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
I think international students deserve more recognition. For many of us, it’s our first time moving away from family, a first step into adulthood. It’s an experience that demands bravery and resilience, especially when you realise your mum won’t come with you to doctor’s appointments any more. Packing for it
(Writers Block) Fuck, fuck, my print-all is broken. Agh, guess I’ve gotta go to a vendor for cigs & CyberPoppers™ this morning. A jacket & some kickers, this excuse of wear is good enough. It’s only e-junk district after all. What & the fucking lift is broken! A broken lift
Imagine packing up everything you’ve ever known, getting on a boat with your mother and eleven siblings, then sailing over fourteen thousand kilometres. One quick stop, and then you’re on another boat trip around fifteen hundred kilometres long before you end up here in New Zealand, which might as well
Te Paea Parengaio Maurirere Parliament just made it legal to kill protected wildlife. Last week, the government rushed the Wildlife (Authorisation) Amendment Bill through under urgency. It was a direct response to High Court rulings that found the director-general of conservation(DOC) had unlawfully issued permits to kill or disturb protected