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The Coverage of Sabina Nessa’s Murder Shows a Racial Bias In Media Attention

Comment Writer Joi Foote argues that the coverage of Sabina Nessa's murder highlights a racial bias in media reporting.

Why is Boris Johnson’s Government Doing So Little About The UK’s Rape Epidemic?

Comment Writer James Simpson criticises the Governments poor handling of rape cases in the UK, suggesting that Boris Johnson's approach to the issue is merely performative

Semen Terrorism and South Korea’s Deeply Rooted Misogyny

Editor-in-Chief Chelsie Henshaw argues that semen terrorism as a crime is not taken seriously, as victims are often left with no consideration and the men walk free, leaving their damage behind.

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