Women are being criticised and teased for liking true crime, but is there a deeper reason for our obsession? — True crime has become one of the most popular genres in media. In particular, women have been drawn to it – a fascination that has become something of an enigma. Why are so many women choosing to consume such traumatic pieces of media? A couple of years ago, I went…

There has been and continues to be a war against women — When a girl is born, given that she survives female infanticide and gender-selective abortion, she is already a victim of gender stereotyping and sexism. A study by BMC Psychology found that when a baby girl cries, her needs are more likely to be overlooked than a boy’s. Another study found…

Sexism seems to run rampant on Reddit, why is it worse on this app compared to others? — A few years ago, I decided to join Reddit. I posted a quick opinion on fast fashion (I can’t remember exactly what the post contained) the response was disheartening, to say the least. I was, by no stretch of the imagination, bombarded with the most obscene, hateful comments from men…

With the likes of Andrew Tate and Fresh and Fit pulling in extreme numbers on platforms such as TikTok, a subgenre has also started to appear. Young men have started to take it upon themselves to post their own TikToks, defending women’s rights. This might sound productive and wholesome from…

Being civil with abusers is only upholding a victim-blaming culture There’s a discourse on social media at the moment regarding big celebrities that have been accused of abuse and continue to gain support. Think, Chris Brown and Brad Pitt, the consensus is generally “why are these men still selling albums and films?” However, I’ve personally noticed discrepancies with how people…

Living slowly and sustainably is not only great for your mental health but inherently anti-capitalist, too. — The “girl boss” era completely took over the internet, essentially promoting the grind and hustle. However, this isn’t a new concept. …

How love has become politicised, monetised, and controlled Politics is everywhere – from the way we dress, what we eat, how we travel, and where we live. Politics also trickles into the most intimate aspects of our lives, mostly subconsciously, and this includes our relationships. With capitalism creating a premium version of dating apps, valentine’s day, the manosphere…

Remembering the woman who changed the face of British fashion through a political lens. Vivienne Westwood passed away on the 29th of December 2022. A shock to not only the fashion world but society as a whole. When an icon as instrumental as Westwood appears in the world, it feels like they’ll be here forever. In a way, of course, her legacy is immortal…

Studies have shown that women run on a different clock than men, so why does everything still revolve around the 24-hour circadian rhythm? It’s no secret that we live in a capitalist-infused man’s world. we are expected to run like robots 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. …