A collection of important feminist dates to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 1918 Act which gave British women (over 30 with property qualifications) the ability to vote. Continue reading
Rebecca discusses how important it is to have a female feminist as President of the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Imogen discusses the media’s representation of Hillary Clinton as a wife rather than a politician. And how all female politicians are treated like this; devaluing their professional achievements in pursuit of sexist abuse. Continue reading
Isabelle Waterfall tells the important story of Nina Simone, a prominent civil rights activist and singer. Her music was significant in providing a voice for black women who were excluded from sexist black power movements, and racist women’s liberation movements. Continue reading
Olivia discusses the role of working class women, and women of colour during the British Suffrage Movement. She focuses on particular women who haven’t been recognised enough for their contributions. Continue reading
How far has Pocahontas’ life been whitewashed to support colonial myths and modern American values? Olivia Dehnavi explores the real woman behind the Disney story. Continue reading
James writes about what impact Melania Trump might have as First Lady by looking back at the remarkable women who have been her predecessors. Continue reading
