Tag: UK
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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The War on Women: And the Brave Ones Who Fight Back
Today we feature an extract from Sue Lloyd-Roberts’ book ‘The War on Women: And the Brave Ones Who Fight Back’, along with an introductory note from Allan Little.
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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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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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The Bradford Female Educational Institute
JY Saville tells of the Bradford Female Educational Institute, an exception at a time in history when working class women’s education was a dangerous idea.
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Hodan Mohammed gives us a creative reflection on her choice to wear a hijab and the confrontations this has led to, even among those she thought friends.
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Feminist, subversive and a challenge to Big Tobacco
Do you know who the tobacco industry identified as one of the three most dangerous people in the world? Today we hear from Dr Judith Mackay, British medical doctor based in Hong Kong, and pioneering anti-tobacco campaigner.
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Christine and the Queens
Sammy Bishop explores how music group Christine and the Queens actively defy traditional performances of gender.
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…dangerous?
Part reflection, part manifesto–Ellen Webb shares her ideas about feminism and dangerous women as she contemplates her future after high school.
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