We live in a culture that tends to define the self in accordance to the status of its body and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The corporal self-identity of contemporary times frequently goes under the name of ‘fitness’. It is a measure of aptitude for life in consumer culture and a service economy.
On Violence against Women or Why You Should Stop Asking “What about Men?”
Whenever violence against women is discussed, someone inevitably asks, “but what about men?” This ‘whataboutery’ is usually directed solely towards those who speak out on typically women’s issues and ironically proves the importance of focusing on this particular form of violence.
‘Militant Feminist’: the Straw Woman, or Battles with a Feminist You Never Met
Feminism needs ambition to achieve change, but for the sake of appearing ‘nice’ and non-threatening, activists have to dedicate much effort and emotional labour to soothing their critics’ fears.
MeTooEP: Rooting Out Sexual Harassment in the European Parliament
The political sphere has also been a focal point of sexual harassment allegations, and in the European Parliament, a group of young feminists are determined to fight back.
Fitness and Its Discontents: The Pursuit of the High-Status Body as Therapy. Part 1.
We live in a culture that tends to define the self in accordance to the status of its body and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The corporal self-identity of contemporary times frequently goes under the name of ‘fitness’. It is a measure of aptitude for life in consumer culture and a service economy.
Abortion Debate in Malta: between Progress, Catholic Morality and Patriarchy
Upholding Malta’s abortion ban is a way of asserting national moral righteousness. But what kind of morality does this entail and what does it mean for women?
Freedom From Gender
Freedom from gendered norms will bring us closer to building welcoming and inclusive societies. No borders, no genders, no nations, no profits.
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