On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act 1970, it has become apparent that a gender equality crisis is on the rise. The coronavirus pandemic is set to reverse years of progress fought for by the likes of Emmeline Pankhurst and Malala Yousafzai. Speaking to the Guardian, Sam Smethers of the…
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It’s time we fixed the gender contraceptive gap
People throughout history have sought a multitude of methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies. In Medieval Western Europe, women used lily roots as contraceptive coils and took herbal products to induce abortions, the Ancient Greeks prescribed potentially fatal solutions consisting of a copper salt, and the Ancient Egyptians inserted a solidified mixture of honey and sodium…
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Intersectionality: the double discrimination of race and gender
Police oppression, brutality, and murder of black Americans has been a constant and well-known reality for centuries, with the term ‘police brutality’ reportedly first being used in 1872. The recent viral circulation of a video showing the murder of George Floyd by a white police officer has devastated the world into collective action and protest….
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Women in Gaming
Many industries have a gender imbalance, with men securing jobs over their female counterparts. It’s no surprise that the gaming industry is one of the worst for this, with gaming employees and audiences alike being predominantly male. One excellent example of this is in the UK, where 49% of men and 48% of women play…
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What feminism do you stand for?
I am a feminist. This is something I’ve said for years, but only recently have I realised the ambiguity of this statement, and had called to question what I actually stand for. I identify as an intersectional feminist, and was aware of the other branches of feminism, but am shocked at the degree of polarity…
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‘Universities need to promote more women to Science’
Sadly, women still remain very much unrepresented in many workplaces. It is well known that the corporate world, politics and banking are male dominated, but what is perhaps particularly shocking is the lack of women in Science. Many important scientific discoveries were achieved by women in the 20th century. Marie-Curie was a Polish-born French physicist…
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National rise in male Nursing applicants
Nursing is a notoriously difficult career. From long hours with few breaks, to an unpredictable workload, nurses are expected to support patients and their families through some of their hardest moments, which can be difficult at the best of times. And perhaps even more so for male nurses, who still only make up under 11…
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Can men be feminists?
I think it is fair to say that feminism today is very different from 60 years ago. It is constantly changing, and as it has evolved it has grown increasingly complex and we are confronted with more and more questions about its meaning and aims. One question which is gradually gaining relevance as the feminist…
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What is it like as a graduate woman going into the workforce?
You’ve done it. You’ve swam your way through the Sportspark pool in your cap and gown. You’re officially a ‘proper’ adult, ready to face the world of graduate jobs. Yet of the swimmers who have spent approximately the last three years partying in the LCR and enduring late-night library sessions, a large group will go…
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