Speaking out, without shame
Zarina shares her journey of overcoming history of being oppressed by her family and breaking away from a forced marriage, aided by solidarity and help she found online
Zarina // 4 June 2013
The long walk to equality
Musician and singer Sabrina Chap talks to Karren Ablaze! about putting the joy in the fight for LGBT rights and how same-sex marriage is by no means the end of the road
Karren Ablaze! // 31 May 2013
Categories: Features, Interviews, Music, Politics and Current Affairs, Sex and Relationships
Asking for it: giving outspoken women in music a bad name
In the 1990s, Courtney Love's status as an opinionated musician led to bad press and public scorn. In the 2010s, Pussy Riot's feminist activities have resulted in them actually losing their liberty. Amica Lane considers these different consequences against a backdrop of Riot Grrrl politics and wonders how far we've really moved towards accepting women who rebel on their own terms
Amica Lane // 27 May 2013
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
