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Understanding mothers
(3 minute read) Nicole Law scratches the surface of motherhood to discover the ocean of love which often lies (well) hidden beneath.
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A bitter pill to swallow: sex education must face the facts about contraception
(7 minute read) Louise Kirk argues that promotion of the contraceptive pill in much of contemporary sex education is based on outdated science.
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Chronicling history with brush and paint
(5 minute read) As we celebrate International Women’s Day, Lisa Fraser is inspired by Laura Knight, a woman who overcame the prejudices of her time to become one of Britain’s greatest modern artists.
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Lessons in love
(2 minute read) Valentine’s Day teaches Nicole Law that love is more than a hot flush or missed breath.
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Refugee women: barriers to career development
(4 minute read) Anna Zhukova examines the obstacles faced by women fleeing persecution and hardship as they try to start a new life in a host country.
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Learning to love your body
(3 minute read) Nicole Law explores the internal battles which lead to acceptance of our appearance.
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Epitaph for a single woman
(5 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst examines the single life in fact and fiction.
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Rewriting the history books
(7 minute read) Maddy Fry examines how the efforts of a little known group of women have contributed to keeping racism alive in the southern US.
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Feminism’s last battle
(12 minute read) Abigail Favale untangles the strands of a constantly evolving debate which risks turning into an Armageddon moment for feminism.
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All that sparkles is not gold
(4 minute read) Marie McCoy says elite competitors can play a key role in challenging sexist attitudes in sport and wider society.
