Opinion
Opinion pieces from our Intersections writers. Read the full archive of our Love Bites columns, where our writers share the things, people and places they love the most.
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Where Numbers Fail: On numerical diversity and institutional intersectionality
For institutions, the diversity tick box is all the rage – but it really shouldn't be. Kevin Guyan, author of Queer Data, reflects on the problem with upholding numerical diversity as a fix-all to inequality and oppression Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
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United as One: the multi-cause solidarity of queer activism
Summer is nearly done – but solidarity's forever. We speak to queer activist groups about how they're working towards collective political goals and why that means liberation for all of us Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
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Love Bites: To Friendships That Stay
This month's columnist reflects on old friends, changing relationships, and sharing a past and a future Read more »| 28 Jul 2022 -
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Structures in Mind: on women's experiences with ADHD
The conversation around ADHD is increasingly opening up – but there's still a lot that goes unsaid. We speak to women about their experiences with diagnosis, the structures which dominate, and workplace professionalism Read more »| 13 Jul 2022 -
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Love Bites: Marriage On Screen
This month's columnist reflects on dating shows, marriage, and trusting in love Read more »| 13 Jul 2022 -
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Feeling Scottish: On racial and national identity
Looking to the future, one writer reflects on Scottish identity and finding joy in communities of colour Read more »| 04 Jul 2022
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Love Bites: Cutting Hair, Coming Together
This month's columnist finds care and community in hair cuts Read more »| 14 Jun 2022 -
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Friendships in flux: On re-thinking relationships
Friendships are complicated – they form, fall apart, and come together again. One writer considers navigating these changes Read more »| 14 Jun 2022 -
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How the cost of living crisis is impacting creative workers
We’re already feeling the financial difficulties offset by the cost of living crisis – this is no different for those in creative industries. We speak to creative workers about how this economic instability is impacting their work Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
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Love Bites: Running with my Pegasus
This month’s columnist reflects on running through life’s ups and downs Read more »| 02 May 2022 -
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Love Bites: Navigating Memories in Heartbreak
This month’s columnist reflects on the memory of a partner following a break-up Read more »| 15 Mar 2022 -
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All is Not Lost: Rethinking failure in activism
In activist movements, failings are difficult to come to terms with. But failure may be more complex – and a little more hopeful – than we thought Read more »| 10 Mar 2022 -
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Love Bites: Online Connections
This month's columnist reflects on online connections and long-distance internet friendships Read more »| 22 Feb 2022 -
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Love Bites: On Audio Equipment
This month’s columnist measures their love of audio storytelling through her haul of podcasting equipment Read more »| 19 Jan 2022 -
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Love Bites: Conversations with Exes
This month's columnist reflects on why they've felt unlucky in love through conversations with exes Read more »| 15 Dec 2021