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Feminism Politics

Women are more than their Reproductive Systems

Maternal instinct: the natural desire for a woman to become a mother. But what if you don’t have this? Since the beginning of time women have had one main purpose in society, to have children and be the caretakers for the family. But more women than ever are coming out and admitting that they don’t […]

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Politics

Get your Hands off my Reproductive Rights

I am writing this with tears in my eyes, frustrated and defeated for people with uterus’ everywhere, especially in America. Yesterday the Supreme Court made the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which for nearly 50 years has protected the right to abortion. Since this only 16 out of 50 states are protecting the right […]

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Politics

Male Contraception: are you on the pill?

For years women have been taking different forms of birth control which often have a negative impact on their bodies, however, due to the fear of unexpected pregnancy, they continue to carry on – even when the side effects aren’t so nice.  However, with new developments with the male pill, could this bring a more […]

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Politics

Being a ‘Housewife’ is a Choice

Over the recent years feminism has rewritten what it means to be a woman, meaning all types of women are accepted and not judged by others, writes Elisha Jones. By definition feminism is equality of the sexes, but it is how you, as a person defines it. Female liberation is something we have celebrated so […]

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Politics

Pornhub’s Pandemic: normalised rape culture

This article contains description of sexual assault and rape. Pornhub. The centre of the world’s pornography source, receiving more visits per month than Netflix, Amazon, or Yahoo. Created in 2007, Pornhub allowed anyone to upload content onto the site, until the summer of 2020 when their own pandemic started. After an investigation found content of […]

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Music Politics

Pandemic Performances

The music industry was hit hard during the pandemic, especially during the lockdowns, despite being one of the largest activities that keeps us connected. In March 2020, Italians sang messages of hope from their balconies to boost morale during quarantine. Even with it being a massive element in keeping us in touch, it was one […]