Women in the Workplace
The killing of Jo Cox
Jo Shaw reflects on the murder of Jo Cox MP – an event that has sent shockwaves across the UK and beyond.
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Feminism as terrorism?
Becca Emily wonders how we arrived at a situation where some online groups liken feminism to terrorist movements.
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A ‘dangerous’ woman’s letter of resignation
Ever wanted to tell your boss what you really think? Annie Chalker writes a letter of resignation from workplace inequity.
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Contesting Myths and Struggling Realities
Romani women in Europe today: beyond the myths and stereotypes, Angéla Kóczé and Julija Sardelic discover smart and reflexive women who are constantly contesting the power structures of patriarchal society.
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What does it mean to be a dangerous (Black) woman?
Tess Ryan explores some of the leadership roles – and challenges – that Black women have taken on in Australia using the idea of the ‘angry black woman’.
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Catriona McAra and Lesley McAra write about their ancestor Charlotte Marsh, a feminist and suffragette who was imprisoned for her beliefs. They ask themselves what her legacy is in their academic and professional practice.
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The story of a triumphant non-conformist daughter
Chiamaka Umeasiegbu shares the story of a triumphant non-conformist daughter, raised by her feisty widowed mother and campaigning for gender equality in Nigeria.
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Looks are a danger
Jelena Džankić considers the implications of being a tall academic woman and reaches the conclusion that looks can be dangerous
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…of Williamina Fleming
On the birth date of Scottish astronomer Williamina Fleming, we present a poem in memoriam from Gerda Stevenson.
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