Opinion
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OpinionHow to be a better feminist this International Women's Day
As British feminists look forward to an International Women's Day that coincides with the centenary of female suffrage, one writer maps out what we could learn from past mistakes Read more »| 07 Mar 2018 -
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Literally the Worst: On Talking Less about Hitler
For decades Adolf Hitler and his Nazis have been considered fodder for comedy baddies, lazy political comparison and Oscar-bait tearjerkers. It’s time to introduce nuance and sensitivity into the way we discuss those who committed racial atrocities Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
OpinionOut of The Filing Cabinet: Coming Out at Work
Megan Wallace explains why a New Year's resolution to come out to one's colleagues is often easier said than done... Read more »| 08 Jan 2018 -
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Guilty Pleasures: The Issue with Classic TV
Nostalgic television shows like Friends, The Simpsons and Sex and the City perpetuate stereotypes and contribute to inequality. Why do they get a free pass in modern society? Read more »| 04 Jan 2018 -
OpinionNo Miracles Here: Emotional Labour at Christmas
If Christmas is a time for sharing, then what’s the deal with emotional labour? Read more »| 12 Dec 2017 -
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Present Day: Time to Rethink Gendered Gift-Giving
We question why, even in adulthood, we resort to stereotypes when stuck for Christmas gift ideas Read more »| 08 Dec 2017
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Could Musical Theatre Help Fix the World?
With the cultural phenomenon that is Hamilton opening in London this December to sold-out audiences, Intersections asks why musical theatre remains overlooked as an art form and catalyst for social change Read more »| 15 Nov 2017 -
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Witch Side Are You On? Witchcraft & Halloween
In a world of Sexy Scientist costumes and whitewashed Geisha get-ups, the witch has prevailed as a feminist fallback for socially conscious trick-or-treaters. And, er, we’re about to ruin that for you too... Read more »| 13 Oct 2017 -
StudentsOpinion: Let's Talk About Sex
It's no secret that sex education is sorely lacking in the UK, but for LGBTQIA+ people it's practically nonexistent. It's time for that to change Read more »| 04 Sep 2017 -
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Two Women Talk: On Female Body Tropes
As part of our brand new series of radical conversations about the female body, Deviance rallied theatrical anarchists Liz Aggiss and Louise Orwin to chat feminism, firearms and the reaction to their Fringe shows... Read more »| 21 Aug 2017 -
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They are called Alex
My friend Alex has excellent taste in suits. A slim-cut jacket, a clean shirt, well-pressed trousers, well-chosen tie; they really know how to dress sharp. A... Read more »| 21 Jul 2017 -
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Safe & Sound: PWR BTTM and the Safe Space Problem
Bands like PWR BTTM and Cabbage capitalise on modern hunger for progressive icons and safe space – that's why recent allegations of abuse and harassment are not only upsetting, they're a betrayal of trust Read more »| 13 Jul 2017 -
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Here Comes the Pride
LGBT Pride remains a contentious issue – one writer explains why he had his doubts, and a moment in Montréal that turned it all around... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
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Sorry, Not Sorry: On apologising too much
I went cold turkey on the word sorry in the name of feminism and it didn't go particularly well. Here's everything I learned... Read more »| 31 May 2017 -
Books
Cities in Literature: Reading the Queer City
As a new book is published on the topic, we take a look at the idea of the city in the queer canon: often presented as a place of freedom and emancipation, but at other times an enforcer of social constructs Read more »| 24 May 2017