While many radical bookshops across the UK fold under the increasing costs of running a small business, Housmans in Peace House has remained a community pillar for readers and activists alike.
The best-selling true crime author discusses her latest book and how murder can reveal the lives of ordinary people and expose the underlying attitudes of wider society.
An exploration of community and the passing of time with some of the women who swam in Kenwood Ladies’ Pond in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Gossip: A tool for feminism?
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Misogyny has clouded the definition for centuries. What is gossip, and is it actually a pretty powerful tool for women?
The courtroom may be a place for justice, but is it fair to women in the profession?
Nobody puts politics in the corner
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Beneath its romantic exterior, Dirty Dancing tackles abortion, class divides, and gender roles in surprising depth, becoming a cultural touchstone for themes of personal freedom and social change.
‘Everyone watches women’s sports’
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Can this year’s NCAA March Madness be as transformative for women’s basketball as it was in 2024?
“No, please don’t kill me Mr. Ghostface. I want to be in the sequel” – Tatum (‘Scream’, 1996)
How can TfL make women feel safer?
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London’s iconic transport network is a vital part of the city’s pulse, but it’s also a space where many women feel unsafe.
The Cult of Beauty exhibition at Wellcome Collection reveals how important the girls’ bathroom is for women to take back enjoyment of makeup and beauty.