“An important part of keeping great company is finding spaces that make all of us feel comfortable so I’ve compiled a short list of safe and welcoming spaces and events in Canberra for you and all your female, fluid, queer and male friends.”
Girl, Unfiltered
“Social expectations dictate that the teenage girl on Instagram must be the most refined, fun, happy and cool version of herself.”
Hidden in Plain Sight
“Many structural power imbalances faced by women are subtle, making them difficult to isolate and address head on. However, others, like the existence of titles, are hidden in plain sight.”
Kill Them Before They Breed
“The culture of honour killings normalises the process of killing one’s own sister, mother or wife because they have acted in a way which is viewed as wrong in the eyes of a male.”
My Mom Deserved a Female President
“My mom taught me the word feminist without ever describing it’s meaning, letting me figure out what it meant.”
Why I Cried About Donald Trump, Even Though I’m Australian
Trump symbolises everything our identities have been trying to fight against for lifetimes.
The Unfinished Business of Reproductive Rights in Australia
“You will come into contact with someone who has ended a pregnancy almost every day. This is personal to everybody, and we need to talk about it.”
Men on Top
“And here’s the rub: while sexualised images of women are everywhere, is it not accepted for a woman to be sexual.”
For the Love of Menstrual Cups
“Have a think about all the little things that you have to think about when you get your period … Now imagine: what if nothing had to change?”