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TERFism, Transvestigating & the Destruction of Feminism.

If you’ve been in online feminist circles, chances are you’ve come across the acronym “TERF”. But what exactly does it mean, and what makes you one? TERF stands for Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist, which is often used synonymously with gender-critical feminism, as those who identify as gender-critical usually reject the label TERF. They essentially mean the […]

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the art of being the least

not a single coherent carriage of words seems to emerge from my train of thought, and yet, here i find myself, longing to express something of substance, anything, truly, that might elevate me from the monotony of my own existence. i am engulfed by a disquieting fear, a profound dread that i may indeed be […]

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Pain: Is it Our Physical Destiny?

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag has been critically acclaimed for its emotional depth, witty humour, and cultural impact. But it is the monologue made by Dame Kristin Scott Thomas during the show that has stuck out as a poignant statement on womanhood. Her speech naturally evokes the question: does my womanhood doom me to a life of […]

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Why Women Wait to Call 000 When They Suspect They’re Having a Heart Attack

It has been a well-known fact for decades: women who have heart attacks have worse outcomes than men. A new study from Monash University suggests that women are less comfortable calling 000 and are more likely to hesitate when they have symptoms that could signal a heart attack. Calling emergency services leads to rapid treatment […]

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Australian Men Have an Attitude Problem When It Comes to Consent: A Personal Reflection from a Rape Survivor.

When it happened, I refused to believe it was true. He had been a friend of mine. He had come into a room knowing I was in a vulnerable, drunk, half-naked position. He entered the room with the intention of harming me. Raping me. And he succeeded. I tried to fight him off. After a […]

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Fashion & Fascism: Cultural Trends that Point Towards Conservatism

Fashion has always been a form of political expression. With the change of an item, or preference of a colour, one can shift the way they are perceived by others: are you conservative, alternative, feminine, artsy, goth? Often, our identity is rooted in how we present ourselves through fashion. It has been a topic of […]

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Tate and Trump: A Love Affair

At the end of February, Andrew and Tristan Tate fled Romania, into the warm embrace of the Trump Administration. Despite having been held under a travel ban – facing rape, human trafficking and money laundering charges for over two years, this was lifted in a blink of an eye. When asked if this ban was […]

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The Dark Side of the Moon

The moon is beautiful when she shines. She lights my way and paves my tenebrous road with a path I can follow. She is there during my brightest dawns and she is there during my dimmest, starless nights. But I know that light isn’t really her own, it’s nothing more than a reflection. I’ve lived […]

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