Today, we will wear it pink for Breast Cancer
By Marie Flügge Breast Cancer Now’s annual Wear It Pink 2022 challenge is back to encourage people to adopt a pink dress code this Friday 21st of October. This day marks the National of...
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Glaswegians React To Liverpool Hosting Eurovision
By Simi Borovska Glasgow has lost to Liverpool in their bid to host Eurovision, the most-watched live music event of the year. What do young Glaswegians think about it?
Primark’s specialist breast cancer lingerie collection: a product of Pinkwashing or heroism?
By Marie Flügge Earlier this month, mega fashion retailer Primark released a new collection of lingerie, nightwear and loungewear designed for women affected by post-breast cancer surgery. This was, of course, meant to match...
Diwali 2022: Scotland is ready to party
By Marie Flügge Diwali, or the ‘Festival of Light’, begins now. During the next five days, more than a billion Hindus around the world will celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over...
Edinburgh Sexual Health Clinic Targeted By Anti-abortion Vigils
By Simi Borovska Anti-abortion organisation 40 Days For Life are holding what they call “peaceful prayer vigils” outside medical centres that provide abortion services in Scotland.
Do not get fooled by Pink October
By Marie Flügge What is the relationship between a car brand, a bra, and a pen? Well, usually none – except this month. As October rolls in, an interesting phenomenon which consists of major...
Scotland reclaims its heritage during Black History Month 2022
By Marie Flügge For over the past 20 years, Scotland has taken a step forward in highlighting corners of its history that are still too often ignored. Each October in the UK, Black History...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Society’s Thoughts
By Skyler Bradley The Fem-Z team gathered opinions on Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D) to find out how the general public understands autumnal/winter depression at this time of year.
It’s Never Too Early For Christmas Post; Royal Mail Strikes Could Halt Festive Deliveries
By Skyler Bradley Royal Mail workers are striking for 19 days over poor pay and conditions in the run-up to Christmas – with around 110,000 postal workers taking part in action since last week....
Homeless Communities Limited to Sleeping on the Ground
By Skyler Bradley Although the homeless community struggles with finding permanent housing, public structures are now preventing them from seeking temporary locations to sleep or rest. Shelter Scotland has stated that, every 18 minutes,...