Intersections
The home of our Intersections coverage, looking at the cultural world through the intersecting lenses of gender, race, economics, class and sexuality. Check out our feature writing, opinion pieces, interviews, and our regular Love Bites column on the things, people and places our writers love the most.
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Art
Tatreez as a symbol of Palestinian culture
A tale of threads, travel, storytelling and collective histories form a pair of Scottish exhibitions which explore the tatreez – traditional Palestinian embroidery which shares the stories, lineages, hopes and dreams of the Palestinian women who create it Read more »| 16 Jul 2025 -
Interviews
Just Transition: In conversation with Climate Camp Scotland
We meet with Climate Camp Scotland to discuss reclaiming green spaces, taking on the far right, and building a climate justice movement that welcomes everyone Read more »| 11 Jul 2025 -
Opinion
Regional Retail Therapy: The forgotten value of Scottish shopping centres
Weekend hours spent under the fluorescent lighting of suburban consumerism – count us in. One writer hails the brilliance of ageing Scottish shopping centres as a social hub, local treasure and provider of good old-fashioned tat Read more »| 10 Jul 2025 -
Opinion
Ask Anahit: Employee Relations
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders whether they should start things up with a colleague Read more »| 08 Jul 2025 -
Opinion
Love Bites: Carrie Bradshaw and Co
This month’s columnist reflects on the enduring allure of Sex and the City Read more »| 08 Jul 2025 -
Opinion
Love Bites: Desire Paths
This month’s columnist reflects on taking the road less travelled Read more »| 17 Jun 2025
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Features
The Category Is: A first read of Kevin Guyan’s Rainbow Trap
The politics of classifications and LGBTQ lives are ever-complex – and marriage certificates are just the start. In Rainbow Trap, Kevin Guyan reveals how the fight for LGBTQ equalities in the UK is shaped – and constrained – by everyday classifications Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
Opinion
Ask Anahit: Get Over It
In this month's advice column, one reader asks how to tell a friend to move on from a past relationship Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
Opinion
Migration Sounds: How radio travels distances
How does music cross a border? Laila Ghaffar reflects on curating connection via co-hosting a radio show amid ongoing border tensions between India and Pakistan Read more »| 10 Jun 2025 -
Interviews
Curating Community: In conversation with Refugee Festival Scotland
Ahead of Refugee Festival Scotland this month, we chat with Esraa Husain, the festival’s Programming Fellow, about creating safe spaces, platforming refugee voices and welcoming communities far and wide Read more »| 05 Jun 2025 -
Interviews
Good News Travels Fast: In Conversation with Dyke News Scotland
A queer Agony Aunt, an excess of crosswords and yearning poetry abound – Dyke News Scotland is the DIY lesbian newsletter we’ve all been waiting for. We chat with the collective about the power of print and connecting queer communities across the country Read more »| 05 Jun 2025 -
Interviews
Hot Metal: In conversation with Slaghammers
Blowtorches at the ready. We chat to Slaghammers, the Glasgow-based feminist welding collective, about inclusivity in action, making mistakes, and finding your flow state Read more »| 15 May 2025 -
Opinion
Love Bites: A Pass on Pretty
This month’s columnist reflects on rejecting noughties' media messaging and embracing body neutrality Read more »| 07 May 2025 -
Opinion
Ask Anahit: Hopelessly Delusional
In this month's advice column, one reader wonders whether to trust in feelings from the past Read more »| 01 May 2025 -
Interviews
Cycles of Change: Glasgow’s cycling gender gap
Riding a bike is no mean feat. One writer unpacks the need for gender equality in active travel and what support is available for women taking on the path less cycled Read more »| 15 Apr 2025