Voices Opinion Voices Opinion On demystifying feminism Mainstream narratives of feminism may conjure up images bra-burning activists, or a clubhouse full of 'angry' females plotting the demise of the patriarchy. But we need to reclaim the term 'feminism' from those who seek to deride it, writes Khairunnisa Ibrahim March 9, 2019 Are you a feminist? I’ve seen people flinch when the word is mentioned, and many vehemently deny they are “one of those”. I…
Voices Opinion Voices Opinion (Re)coding the world for women When you think about leaders and heavyweights in the world of politics, business and technology, often you will find they are men. We need to challenge a world order built on male power, writes Khairunnisa Ibrahim. March 8, 2018 I used to want to be like Sherlock Holmes. I wanted to be brilliant, like he is, and intuitive, and excited about science,…
Not That Kind of Doctor Arts & Culture Columns Not That Kind of Doctor Arts & Culture Columns Dr Kat reviews: My favourite feminist books of the past year So, you want to be a feminist? You've come to the right place. There's no better way to get educated, get inspired, and get impassioned than by cracking open a book. 1 Comment February 11, 2018 It’s the beginning of the year and reading challenges are thick on the ground. Whether you’re aiming to read one book a month…