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A Dangerous Combination?
Nicole Busby and Rebecca Zahn chart the often problematic relationship between women and organised trade unions in the UK.
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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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Self-Defence Classes for Women in Revolutionary Cairo
Perrine Lachenal explores the phenomenon of self-defence classes in Cairo, where women learn how to defend themselves in the event of attack. She explores what this tells us about the character of the ‘dangerous woman’ in that particular cultural context.
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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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The rise of the female assassin in Colombia
Baker and Jaramillo explore the fictional and factual worlds of female drug assassins in the cartels of Colombia, focusing on the symbolic role of the motorbike.
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Cheryl Smith explores the “sassy-brassy fab exotic friend” of her youth – a French teacher with a blonde wig and a fondness for the strap.
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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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Daenerys Targaryen as Dangerous Woman
Natasha Cooper explores the strengths and paradoxes of the fictional character Daenerys Targaryen which make her a dangerous woman.
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