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Celebrating South Africa’s National Women’s Day
This time last month, National Women’s Day was celebrated in South Africa. Today, Lynnda Wardle reflects personally on the cultural context of past activists.
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Glenda Norquay explores how Scottish novelist Annie S. Swan was viewed by many as a dangerous woman by writing sentimental fiction that evoked a way of life and set of values increasingly outmoded in the modern world.
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In our 6th post from Scottish PEN, Margaret Elphingstone explores ideas of safety and danger in the life and work of Scottish novelist Margaret Oliphant.
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On the danger inherent in postnatal depression
With this powerful short story, Teresa Sweeney explores the harrowing experience of a mother struggling with postnatal depression.
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Writer, director and producer Shirley Day shares a short story about a dangerous woman she has since been inspired to develop a play about.
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Thelma and Louise? Or just the real world? Treasa Nealon’s creative piece looks at how best friends can turn fierce protectors in dangerous situations.
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An autobiographical standpoint
“I am a ‘dangerous woman’ because I do not fit into the model… defined by traditional men.” Abigail Zita Seshie mixes research and autobiography to examine culturally embedded gender inequity.
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Sharon Thompson draws attention to the plight of mothers caring for a terminally ill child, highlighting the dangers they face & present to current policy.
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‘Owning myself as a woman has been a process and remains a constant journey.’ Arpita Das reflects on her Indian heritage & perceptions of being ‘dangerous’.
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