Emily almost poetically describes the emotions evoked by Lorrie Moore’s book ‘Self-Help’. She describes the techniques that Moore uses to create the atmosphere that is felt by readers. Continue reading
Category Archives: 20th century
20th century / Arts / Contemporary / Humanities / Science
100 Years On
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
Ding Ling’s ‘Miss Sophia’s Diary’: Gender and the Act of Writing in 1920s China.
Ellie writes about how relevant Ding Ling’s analysis of gendered language is to our modern day disparity in degree results. Continue reading
Jane Goodall: A significant shaper of modern-day thought
Ellen Pasternack writes about how important Jane Goodall’s work was in increasing our understanding of animal behaviour. Her work led to a revolution in scientific thought as to the humankind’s place in the animal kingdom. Continue reading
My Name is Peaches: The Story of Nina Simone
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
Race, Class, and the Demographics of the British Suffragette Movement
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
Women of the White House: What We Can Expect of Melania
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
