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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OpinionPublic Speaking: Activists on the cost of speaking out
It's not easy being talked about – especially when you're trying to say something important yourself. We reflect on the emotional toll of both in-person and online critique Read more »| 15 Nov 2022 -
OpinionFika as Fuel: The need to rest and connect
There's power in taking time for ourselves and for each other. After spending time in Sweden, one writer reflects on how the country's culture harnesses this power – and how we should too Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
FeaturesTell Us A Story: In conversation with Natasha Thembiso Ruwona
Ahead of Our Stories Between the Myths and Memories, curator Natasha Thembiso Ruwona discusses storytelling, museum spaces, and connecting communities Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
InterviewsProgramming History: Black History Month in Scotland
We take a closer look at Scotland's Black History Month programme, and explore its museum spaces, accessibility, and nuanced approach to engaging with history Read more »| 07 Oct 2022 -
FeaturesBlack Oot Here: The new book archiving Black Scottish history
Francesca Sobande and layla-roxanne hill, authors of the upcoming book Black Oot Here: Black Lives in Scotland, on acknowledging and archiving Black Scottish history Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Over the Landline
This month's columnist reflects on connecting with family through the ritual of phone calls Read more »| 03 Oct 2022
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StudentsCreative Clout: Social capital and creativity at university
It’s a tale as old as time: spoken word poetry is hot and everyone’s in a band. Creativity in university can seem synonymous with popularity – but it’s not always all it’s made out to be Read more »| 14 Sep 2022 -
StudentsA Meal Shared: How food can form friendships
University can be lonely – but food can bring us together. One writer reflects on the power of communal cooking Read more »| 13 Sep 2022 -
StudentsClimate Action: How to start saving the world
The climate crisis is scary enough. The intimidating first steps of getting involved in climate activism as a student can feel similarly scary – but they don’t need to be Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
InterviewsOn NUMbrella Lane: Glasgow's safe space for sex workers
We talk to NUMbrella Lane about the need for decriminalisation, intersectionality within sex worker's rights, and the publication of anthology Truth and Lies Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
Students
Renting Right: An essential guide for tenants
A step by step guide on how not to get screwed over by your landlord while renting as a student – you’re gonna need it Read more »| 07 Sep 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Friendship Flings
This month's columnist reflects on the magic of temporary connections and how they speak to our inner child Read more »| 29 Aug 2022 -
FeaturesWhere 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 -
FeaturesUnited 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 -
OpinionLove 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