Awra Amba

Philippa Willitts reviews a documentary about this community in Northern Ethiopia, grounded in principles of equality between the sexes

Published: 30 August 2010 | More reviews of: Films | Written by Philippa Willitts

Men at the centre of the story

Barbara Kingsolver has finally won the Orange Prize. Sarah Bryne wonders, is it a coincidence that she has been recognised for The Lacuna, her first novel with a male protagonist?

Published: 15 August 2010 | More reviews of: Books | Written by Sarah Byrne

Hannah Free

Hannah Free is not a great work of art, says CN Lester, but this love story makes some passionate and timely political points

Published: 11 August 2010 | More reviews of: Films | Written by CN Lester

Girl With a One Track Mind: Exposed

Sex blogger Abby Lee saw her anonymity stripped away by the media. Her latest book explores the personal consequences in a society that has yet to come to terms with female sexual desire, says Abby O'Reilly

Published: 9 August 2010 | More reviews of: Books | Written by Abby O'Reilly

In the Loop

This collection of essays goes well beyond glossy photos and patterns, weaving together a serious assessment of knitting, its role in activism, art and more, says Kaite Welsh

Published: 8 August 2010 | More reviews of: Books | Written by Kaite Welsh

Theodora

Stella Duffy's first historical novel tells the story of Theodora's rise from the stage to co-ruler of Constantinople, says Bidisha, without glossing over her restricted agency

Published: 30 July 2010 | More reviews of: Books | Written by Bidisha

Our Tragic Universe

Scarlett Thomas' latest novel delves into the nature of narrative, says Katherine Wootton

Published: 24 July 2010 | More reviews of: Books | Written by Katherine Wootton

Never Kiss a Man in a Canoe

Advice dished out by agony aunts and uncles from the 1850s to 1960s demonstrates how much has changed - and how much has stayed the same, argues Sian Norris

Published: 24 July 2010 | More reviews of: Books | Written by Sian Norris

Women, Power & Politics: Now

Laura Nelson reviews this collection of short plays at London's Tricycle theatre

Published: 17 July 2010 | More reviews of: Plays | Written by Laura Nelson

Women, Power & Politics: Then

Kate McCarthy reviews a collection of short plays at the Tricycle

Published: 11 July 2010 | More reviews of: Plays | Written by Kate McCarthy