Zubeidat Tsarnaeva and the Muslim mother as terrorist
Zubeidat Tsarnaeva, mother of the 'Boston bombers', has become a figure of controversy. Yasmin Gunaratnam argues that blaming Zubeidat for her sons' actions is part of growing resentment against Muslim mothers
Yasmin Gunaratnam // 10 May 2013
Categories: Culture and Media, Features, Politics and Current Affairs, Racism, Stereotypes
Women in the spotlight: the Turner Prize shortlist
This year, the Turner Prize promises to shake up the establishment with a shortlist of artists who are reinventing art as we know it. Lara Tutton discovers innovation and imagination as she investigates the artists behind the nominations
Lara Tutton // 1 May 2013
Categories: Features
What have I done: escaping domestic violence
When Amanda Prowse set out to write a novel about an abusive marriage, she spoke to women who had experienced violent relationships. The number of women who came forward to talk to her confirms how widespread domestic violence is
Amanda Prowse // 22 April 2013
Categories: Features, Sex and Relationships, Violence
Who's to blame: sexism in universities
When Beth Saward complained of sexual harassment during freshers' week, she was held responsible for it. Here she discusses the deeply ingrained sexist culture in universities
Beth Saward // 10 April 2013
Being a young mum: representation and reality
Teenage mums are seen as at best, a problem and, at worst, a burden. Izzy Koksal talks to a young mum about the reality of teenage motherhood
Izzy Koksal // 3 April 2013
Categories: Activism, Family, Features, Interviews, Stereotypes
That's what she said: Lad culture in universities
Through their report on lad culture in higher education, the National Union of Students is calling for action on sexism in universities. Kelley Temple discusses the extent and impact of lad culture on women students
Kelley Temple // 18 March 2013
50 years at Ovalhouse
Charlotte Rowland talks to director Deborah Bestwick and performers Rachel Mars and Nat Tarrab, exploring the 50 years of fringe theatre at Ovalhouse
Charlotte Rowland // 8 March 2013
Categories: Features, Interviews
After the trial: seeking justice for rape
Annie Moran, whose rapist was tried and convicted recently, expresses her misgivings about the current justice system and urges discussion about rape
Annie Moran // 4 March 2013
Caring and living in poverty
Suzanna, a lesbian and single mother, currently on benefits, talks to Anastasia Richardson about the effects of poverty
Anastasia Richardson // 4 February 2013
Categories: Activism, Class, Features, Interviews, Politics and Current Affairs
Lucy Anne-Holmes, heroine of the No More Page 3 campaign
Lucy Holmes has been spearheading the campaign to pressurise The Sun to drop the bare boobs from its Page 3. Sarah Edmonds speaks to Lucy about her inspiration and challenges
Sarah Edmonds // 21 January 2013
Categories: Activism, Culture and Media, Features, Feminism, Interviews
