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Cosmetic Surgery Carving Culture in Mexico’s Drug Cartel Capital: Empowering or Exploitative?

Comment Writer Victoria Wilson argues that the normalization of cosmetic surgery in Mexico serves to exploit women to serve the male gaze and harvests unrealistic beauty standards.

Sex Sells: Only Fans Reverses Decision to Ban Explicit Content

Comment Writer Joi Foote explores the Only Fans decision to allow explicit content and concludes that once again, CEOs care more about profit than protecting sex workers

Should We Praise Molly Mae Hague For Her New Position As Creative Director of Pretty Little Thing?

Life and Style editor, Emma Davis explores the implications of Molly Mae Hague's appointment as Creative Director of Pretty Little Thing and the issues with failing to appreciate the nuances of celebrating 'girlbosses'

The Islamophobic Bias Behind the ECJ Headscarf Ban

Comment Writer Muskan Surana details the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice banning headscarves and religious symbolism and explores the underlying islamophobia and its prevalence within society

Androcentric Bias: The COVID-19 Vaccine

Comment Writer Samar Ahmed discusses the fear-mongering surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine for women, arguing that the lack of research into women's bodies is a story all too familiar

The Plymouth Shooting Has Highlighted The Horrors of Inceldom

Comment Editor Colette Fountain reflects on her previous work regarding inceldom in relation to the recent Plymouth shooting, arguing that too little is being done to tackle this harmful ideology, and women's safety is not being taken seriously.

Normalisation Versus Glamourisation: How Should Sex Work be Represented on Social Media?

Comment Writer Victoria Wilson argues that although the normalisation of sex work on social media is necessary to combat the stigma associated with the industry, viewers should not be deceived by the glamorous façade found on exploitive posts.

Hairy Brown Girls: Why the Dominance of White Women in the Pro-Body Hair Movement is Problematic

Comment Writer Samar Ahmed discusses the double standards when it comes to shaving, arguing that body hair can only be empowering in feminism when that empowerment is felt by all women - not just White women

Simone Biles: A Hero For Her Actions in Rio, and a Hero For Her Actions in Tokyo, Too

Comment Writer Georgia Juckes discusses Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from the Olympics and prioritise her mental health, arguing that this was a courageous decision to make, and one that she should receive praise for

Why Has Britney’s Fight To End Her Conservatorship Taken 13 Years?

Social Secretary Ella Kipling details the history of Britney Spears' conservatorship and considers whether allowing her to appoint her own lawyer might lead to progress for the Free Britney movement

The Racialized War on Drugs Continues, And Can Be Seen In The Olympics

Comment writer Samar Ahmed explores the continued racial injustice evident in the treatment of Cannabinoid use by White and Black athletes, observing its influence on sport today

Are the Police Doing Enough to Prevent Violence Against Women? The Short Answer is No.

Comment Writer Samar Ahmed argues that institutions such as the Police are not doing enough to prevent violence against women, thus contributing to the problem.