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Intersectionality in focus: how can feminism be more inclusive?

The theory of intersectionality is not a new one, first being coined in 1989 by civil rights activist, Kimberlé Crenshaw. However, it is one that many feminists are increasingly coming…

Jo Martin: The First Black Doctor

Jo Martin has broken boundaries as she was revealed to be the first black actor to take on the time travellers’ role in Doctor Who. As she delivered the line,…

Sex Education Season 2

The first season of Sex Education establishes the show as one which is unafraid to tackle the intricacies of teenage relationships and sexuality with a certain wit and charm, and…

Dracula

Dracula has been adapted countless times over the century, yet the new BBC miniseries manages to turn the revered tale into a fast-paced drama whilst still staying relatively true to…

Do virtual assistants encourage negative stereotypes and sexual harassment?

“Hi, I’m your virtual assistant,” is something that nearly everyone has heard in the age of technology, and these AI voices are commonly female ones. While some virtual assistants like…

What the legalisation of same sex marriage and abortion means for Northern Ireland

As the clock struck midnight on 21 October, thousands of campaigners throughout Northern Ireland and further afield celebrated as their efforts were finally met with success. After a decades long…

Cut the Rent campaign: the fight for accommodation regulation

University is often hailed as some of the best years of a person’s life. However, one element that is disconcerting to many prospective students is the financial burden. Despite the…

The unexpected drone footage: an insight into China’s prisons

Recently released drone footage offers a rare glimpse into China’s hidden prisons. The video, which was anonymously posted to a YouTube channel in September, appears to show Chinese police transferring…