Month: February 2017
Long before Lord Thomas, Sir Terence Etherton and Lord Justice Sales were exposed as ‘Enemies of the State’, the Daily Mail had another judge in its sights…
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‘A dangerous woman gone mad’
Ashley Orr recounts the career of Nellie Bly, 19th century “stunt journalist” who wrote of “women whose stories might otherwise have remained invisible”.
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Dangerous women “think critically and independently about everything, including the women’s movement”. Law Teng examines her “stay-at-home” mother role.
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Amanda Gouws examines the collective action led by young activists against rape and rape culture in South African universities.
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Dangerous women serving the city
Over the course of three centuries, the prostitutes of Florence ascended from outcasts to workers in the service of the state. Gillian Jack explains how.
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Mathilde Kschessinska speaks
Award-winning writer Kerri Turner imagines the voice of Mathilde Kschessinska, Russian ballet dancer of the early 20th century.
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Dangerous genealogy: Jemma Neville traces the she-lines of her family for this post featuring many women’s voices and stories.
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What is roller derby, and how does it contribute to a feeling of dangerousness? Read about taking up space and challenging assumptions.
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Interview with Katie Ailes
Jess Orr interviews Katie Ailes ahead of her workshop as part of Audacious Women Festival, discussing making space for women in spoken word.
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