Rethinking Counterterrorism: Women’s Role in the Far-Right
Women are increasingly present and active in terrorism and violent extremism. While the complexity of their roles has gradually been acknowledged in Islamist
Period tracking apps – a feminist issue
In this article I explore period tracking apps from a feminist perspective. I argue that through the designs and data collection they reflect and perpetuate, even if unintentionally, heteronormative notions of gender and sexuality.
Praise for female leadership during COVID-19 is welcomed, but essentialising it is not
Several international media outlets have praised female politicians for their leadership in curbing the coronavirus. But when this is done at the risk of promoting gender essentialism, there is cause for concern regarding how these opinions might implicate the larger goal of equality.
The Healing Powers of Crying
I always saw crying as a way of caving into my emotions, a weakness so to say. For years and years, I bottled everything up. But now, in lockdown, I have finally given myself permission, I have finally allowed myself to feel.