The survivor instinct to stay quiet after sexual trauma is often misread as strength or detachment, when in reality, it’s self-preservation. What happens to intimacy when the cost of being understood feels higher than the cost of being alone? And what does connection look like for survivors of sexual assault, when every disclosure feels like a risk?
South Korean feminist film creates controversy
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Despite its popularity, an independent feminist film has caused controversy and criticism throughout South Korea, despite encouraging gender equality.
Under the helmet: Builders on toxic masculinity
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Toxic Masculinity is stereotyped to be a problem with builders, so Artefact headed to a building site to speak on the issue.
Exploitation on the runway
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Models share their experiences of exploitation in their careers, amid calls for stronger guidelines to keep them safe.
It's #FreedomForGirls
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We investigate the gender equalities young girls and women across the globe face on a daily basis
Let's have a Kiki
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We investigate the dangerous association between drugs and sex within the gay community.
Girls, uninterrupted
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Artefact attends the Girls, Uninterrupted art show and gets to know the artists, their inspirations, and what feminism means today.
The Women's March: One year on
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Artefact takes a look at what prompted the original Women’s March and what has changed one year on.
#GrammysSoMale
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How the Recording Academy missed a beat with a lack of female representation among the winners at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Holding artists to account
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Sexual assault allegations have been made about several prominent media figures, so can we separate the art from the artist?