How Social Media Can Hinder Social Change
Is social media activism enough to effect real change? Arri shares her personal experience, and explores the real actions we need to take.
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Ronnie Sade
- Nov 7, 2022
- 10 min
How are Gangs Portrayed in the UK Media?
Ronnie explores the racial bias evident in the UK media's coverage of gang violence, and the role of TV and music in instigating it.
416 views
Victoria Cornelio
- Aug 26, 2022
- 6 min
The Dangers of Free Riding in the Climate Crisis
Victoria highlights the impact of ignoring the climate crisis, from extreme heat to mass displacement.
33 views
Lara Brett
- Jun 17, 2022
- 4 min
What are Anti-Gender Movements?
A large contributor to disinformation, Lara explains the detrimental effects of anti-gender movements to both women's and LGBTQ rights today
385 views
Laura Battisti
- Jun 10, 2022
- 5 min
The Infantilisation of Women
Laura's article explores the topic of female infantilisation: its history, modern day effects, and some suggestions of how to move forward.
259 views
James Spargo
- Jun 8, 2022
- 4 min
What is Boris Johnson's and the UK Conservative Government's Current Stance on Trans Rights?
In this article James explains some of the current issues on trans rights in the UK and what the government is and isn't doing about it.
132 views
Lara Brett
- May 30, 2022
- 6 min
Women in STEM in the UK
Lara's article explains the difficulties women still face in entering the world of STEM and what we can do to improve this in the future.
506 views
Brittany Hernández
- May 9, 2022
- 4 min
Have the UK Government Banned Conversion Therapy?
Brittany explores the topic of conversion therapy highlighting in particular the struggle for Trans people's Rights.
18 views
Lara Brett
- Apr 15, 2022
- 7 min
Rape Culture: Why it Affects Us All
What is rape culture, and how does it impact society? Lara takes a look at issues of consent, common myths, and intersectionality.
445 views
James Spargo
- Mar 14, 2022
- 5 min
What the Pardons to Abolished Same-Sex Crimes Mean for People in the UK
How will the new extension of pardoning for past same-sex crimes impact the UK, and why are some people against it?
198 views
Laura Battisti
- Mar 9, 2022
- 4 min
How does Nature Teach Us that Gender is Fluid?
Nature is a source of inspiration for many things; this article debunks the concept of gender through the lens of nature.
879 views
Ronnie Sade
- Mar 7, 2022
- 11 min
'The Biggest Energy Project in the World’: Why Aren’t We Talking About the Athabasca Tar Sands?
Perhaps lesser known to some, the Athabasca tar sands are an important energy source. Find out more about its importance in this article.
303 views
Victoria Cornelio
- Feb 21, 2022
- 5 min
How Has Covid-19 Impacted Refugee Women?
Victoria explores why refugee women have been so disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and how they can be better protected.
32 views
Evie Townend
- Feb 4, 2022
- 6 min
Online Abuse Against Women: Where Does it Stem From?
Evie explores why women experience so much abuse online, the deeply concerning impact is has, and what's being done to combat it.
56 views
Zac Francis
- Jan 24, 2022
- 6 min
Abortion Rights in Latin America
The decriminalisation of abortion in Latin America is a slow, but steady process. This article outlines its importance and future.
24 views
Brittany Hernández
- Jan 17, 2022
- 4 min
The Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage and Adoption in Chile
The most recent step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Chile, find out more about the legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage in this article.
34 views
James Spargo
- Jan 13, 2022
- 10 min
Transgender Healthcare in the UK: My Experience
James shares his personal experience with transgender healthcare in the UK, from miscommunication and ignorance to year-long waiting times.
629 views
Laura Battisti
- Jan 7, 2022
- 6 min
The UK Police System and Violence Against Women
Laura explores the systemic issues of misogyny in the UK police force and the impact it has on women's safety.
153 views
Zac Francis
- Dec 20, 2021
- 5 min
Why Do the Far Right Get So Much Media Attention?
Zac explores the disproportionate media attention given to far right fringe movements and candidates, and its impact on politics.
63 views
Laura Battisti
- Dec 17, 2021
- 5 min
Gender Bias in Medicine & its Impact on Women's Healthcare
In this article, Laura reveals how gender bias influences medicine and healthcare, and what needs to be done to eradicate it.
86 views
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