Feminism
The woman cheated out of space by gender politics
Wally Funk — In the ’60s, Wally Funk joined NASA’s Woman In Space program, only to be told she was going ‘against the natural order.’ Now, at age 80, she’s finally ready to make her dreams a reality.
Written by: George Wilde
How a tattoo flash day is revolutionising the industry
Still not asking for it — Still Not Asking For It is a US-based event celebrating women and survivors. Artist Liv Wynter explains why her studio Red Point Tattoo – led by Claudia de Sabe – is bringing it to the UK.
Written by: Liv Wynter
The death of consumer feminism: will it ever happen?
A sustainable future — Feminism and sustainability are intrinsically linked. But as long as women continue abiding by the shop-til-you-drop ethos of consumer culture, both movements will suffer.
Written by: Kat George
Up close and personal with the women of the Yakuza
Partners in crime — For her series I give you my life (命預けます), photographer Chloé Jafé infiltrated the infamous Japanese crime syndicate, capturing the often overlooked lives of Yakuza wives.
Written by: Eva Clifford
How ‘anger rooms’ are capitalising on female fury
All the rage — A new wave of anger rooms are offering people the chance to release their frustrations through cathartic destruction. So why are the majority of customers women?
Written by: Sam Bradpiece and Paloma Soria
‘So many people of colour in punk music get forgotten’
Meet Big Joanie — With their fast-paced beats, soulful tones and straight-talking lyrics, Big Joanie are shaking up the UK’s contemporary punk scene.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Life lessons from Barack Obama’s right-hand woman
‘Xanax goes a really long way’ — From bagging groceries to leading White House operations, Alyssa Mastromonaco was described as one of the ‘most powerful, least famous’ people in Washington. She talks stress, social anxiety and the perils of corporate feminism.
Written by: Briony Cartmell
Ache: a new zine artfully tackling the gender health gap
‘Women must be listened to’ — The intersectional magazine explores how women experience pain in a society that seems pitted against them. Here, writer Emily Reynolds meets co-founder Kirstie Millar: ‘our voices need to be heard and respected.’
Written by: Emily Reynolds
The Slumflower is a small part of a much bigger problem
The trouble with pop feminism — Chidera Eggerue has come under fire for pushing a brand of feminism that claims not to care about men, yet also seems intensely obsessed with them. But she isn’t alone.
Written by: Esmé Ara’resa
What is the gender data gap – and how can we tackle it?
With Caroline Criado-Perez — In her new book, writer and activist Caroline Criado-Perez explores how the majority of the world’s data is based around the male body. In the latest instalment of our series on how to save the world, she explains how we can redress the balance.
Written by: Katie Goh
