Tag: Scotland
Alice Tarbuck writes of nourishing the body as a radical feminist act, of kitchen magic that allows us to ‘protest, fight, right wrongs, change the world’.
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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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On gendered speech patterns
‘Often all it takes to be a dangerous woman is to speak.’ Laura Waddell sounds a call to arms – speak up!
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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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Liz Campbell explores the changing legal landscape for women participating in, or as accessories to, organised crime in the UK and Scotland.
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In this months’ contribution from Scottish PEN, Zoë Strachan takes a look at the life and career of Scottish novelist Dame Muriel Spark.
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…at the Bottom Rung
Gemma Flynn reflects on the ups and downs of being a comedian ‘doing feminism at the coal face’ and the strength it takes to resist toning herself down.
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Pioneering Aviator
You probably know Amelia Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. But do you know the story of Elsie Mackay, who came before her?
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The Dangers of Fighting to be Heard in Poetry
Richie McCaffery argues for more recognition of the work of 20th century Scottish poet Joan Ure.
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