“In war, fathers bury their sons”, but what about their daughters?
Madeleine discusses the discourse surrounding female conscription.
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Angela Carter’s subversive mythology
Edie Gilmour explores ideas of feminism, metamorphoses and gender fluidity in Angela Carter's work.
2021 Census findings on Gender and Sexual Orientation – what it means for the Queer community
For the first time in history, LGBTQ+ communities have been officially recorded in the 2021 census. This is a revolutionary change for the population, as entire groups of people that…
Valentine’s Day – From the saint’s original rebellion to capitalist consumerism, is the holiday still worth celebrating?
As a holiday celebrated for a Catholic Saint, Valentine's Day's connection to love and romance can initially seem to have evolved from nowhere. However, once the legends surrounding Saint Valentine…
Was Margaret of Anjou as bad as Shakespeare said she was?
Shakespeare called her the “she-wolf of France” and a “hateful withered hag” but was Margaret of Anjou really as bad as that? I’d argue not and that it is time…
Bisexuality versus pansexuality – an ever changing debate?
Jasmine Allum gives her take on the evolving nature of sexual identities, discussing how the definitions of commonly used identifiers have changed throughout time.
What is non-binary?
Lily Webber on the importance of understanding and accepting non-binary identities
Bridgerton’s Duke: modern-day Darcy or a complete ‘rake’?
Regé-Jean Page’s immaculate portrayal of Simon Bassett, the Duke of Hastings and his pristine foreplay with a spoon has been etched into the minds of 82 million viewers for a…
7 podcasts to listen to for sex, love and gender (ranked):
Lily Webber ranks her favourite podcasts on love, sex, relationships and gender
Do clothes define gender?: Harry Styles sparks debate
Asia Cossu investigates the debate created around Harry Styles' recent Vogue cover shoot.