Feminism and the Advocacy of Women’s Rights: Why Are these Relevant Today?
Feminism is a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share a common goal: to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment. The term “feminism” was first used in the late 19th century in association with…
The one Erdoğan Fears: the Kurdish and Feminist Journalist Öznur Değer
In front of me, a 23-year-old woman. With unflappable conviction, she proudly claims her Kurdish nationality and fervently defends her rights, her language, her culture, her origins in short. This woman is Öznur Değer, a Kurdish and feminist journalist working for the newspaper JinNews. She embodies everything Erdoğan and his government fear and despise the most. And…
Intersectionality in the Workplace: Addressing the Double Bind for Women of Colour
In today’s modern society, workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion have gained significant attention. However, it is crucial to give proper focus to the intersectionality of identities, particularly the unique challenges faced by women of colour in the workplace. Intersectionality, a concept coined by Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, recognizes that gender, race, class, sexuality, and other social identities…
Music as Resistance
Music is transformative. Powerful, it aids in the healing process. Uplifting us when we feel the weight of the world on our shoulders, offering solace in our darkest moments, and serving as a vehicle through which we express rage, as in the case of femicides and other forms of violence against women, in songs we…
British Columbia New Pay Transparency Act: A step forward
As the issue of gender inequality is gaining more attention, Canada offers a glimmer of hope in the fight for gender equality; A recent law passed in British Columbia is an encouraging example of how legal frameworks can reduce gender inequality by promoting transparent and equitable pay. British Columbia New Pay Transparency Act In May 2023,…
Tackling Systemic Gender Inequality: Addressing Discrimination in the Workplace
Many companies claim that they adhere to equal employment opportunities, but the systemic gender inequality that exists in many workplaces is a different story. It’s a sad reality that women continue to face discrimination in hiring, promotions, and salary negotiations today. The gender gap in workforce participation, wages, and leadership roles has not closed. This post…
The F-Word: Why We Need to Embrace Feminism Now More Than Ever
“Feminism is not a dirty word. It does not mean you hate men, it does not mean you hate girls that have nice legs and a tan, and it does not mean you are a ‘bitch’ or ‘dyke’; it means you believe in equality.” – Kate Nash, musician, and activist Feminism. The dreaded F…
Machismo, Misogyny and Miss Universe – Puerto Rico’s Toxic Cocktail
Home to five crown title holders of the Miss Universe pageant, many in Puerto Rico hold it as a badge of honor and pride. On this tiny Caribbean archipelago, the objectification of femmes as trophies is directly tied to machismo and the patriarchal society wherein it thrives. Under the backdrop of toxic masculinity lies the perpetuation…
Everything you should know about Pakistan’s annual women’s rights protest, Aurat March
Reflections through the eyes of a 21-year-old Gen z feminist female living in Karachi, Pakistan. “Aurat March”, translates from Urdu to “Women’s March”, meaning that this protest is held solely in the honor of women in Pakistan; to fight for our rights as a collective supportive sisterhood. Every year since 2018, the socio-political movement, organized by…
Economic Abuse and the Importance of Financial Literacy For Women
Women around the world face unique challenges and obstacles when it comes to building wealth or assets and earning or saving money. Historically women have been excluded from financial decision-making. In many parts of the world, women still have restricted access to higher education or employment. Worldwide, a huge number of women stay out of the…
A Misogynistic System Said to Protect Us: Addressing Violence Against Women in the UK Police
The grounds for this written piece sit within its necessity. The recent publicity on the events of former Metropolitan police officers Wayne Couzens and David Carrick who carried out attacks on women demonstrate the extent of sexual violence that is accepted in this system. This piece focuses specifically on the accepted and internalized misogyny…
Women and Pregnancy
A woman becoming pregnant and going through 9 months of pregnancy is one physically and emotionally draining experience. However, after speaking to women who have given birth it is now more clear that many women suffer far more after giving birth. Whilst, during pregnancy a woman takes responsibility for herself and the child growing in her…
