THE ‘F’ WORD. Breaking down the stigma linked to feminism
Feminism. The ‘F’ word seems to make many people recoil like there is a bitter taste in their mouths. But what is it about feminism that provokes this reaction? It is, after all, a...
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Violence against women: “The Shadow Pandemic”
The World Health Organisation stated that one in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence mostly by an intimate partner. Violence against women has become a global epidemic, where gender inequality and discrimination...
Lucid: visual learning app Review
Have you ever found yourself turning to social media, just to pass the time? Then you are one of 4.6 billion people who turn to social media feeds on a daily basis. Studies...
Her Body and Other Parties, by Carmen Maria Machado review – Fairy Tales of Horror
By Anne Mitchell Her Body and Other Parties is the perfect read for anyone who wants a more sophisticated Halloween experience than pumpkins and sheet ghosts. It collates a series of stories by the...
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...
Smile (2022) and the Villainisation of Mental Health in Horror Movies
By Skyler Bradley Taboo subjects like mental health rarely reside in the limelight, so could there be a connection between its exploitation and vilification throughout the horror genre? Summarised by its grotesque and graphic...