Tag: feminism
Are female students in Kingston really safe?
Sarah Everard, Sabina Nessa, Wenjing Xu… These are only some of the many women who have lost their lives to femicide this year. Earlier this month, dozens of campaigners came together to protest against [more…]
Glam is not just for girls
The newest face of cover girl is glamorous, stylish, AND a guy! Yup that’s right; Covergirl has announced 17-year-old social media star James Charles as their first ever male ambassador. Architecture student at Knights [more…]
KU campaigns in recognition of equal pay day
Campaigners were spreading awareness across the UK and in the hallways of Kingston University last week as a reminder that the gender pay gap still exists. The University and College Union (UCU) were campaigning at [more…]
KU student postpones final year to dance with world-famous choreographers
Speaking to Belen Leroux, a professional performer, dancer and soon-to-be-choreographer, it is hard to determine where the 21-year-old dance student ends and where her fictional characters begin. This June, she portrayed a feminist icon at [more…]
Interview with punk musician and feminist- Misty Miller
“A lot of women are afraid to speak up.” Misty Miller is a punk musician and ardent feminist. Megan White spoke to her about finding her feet in the music industry, breaking free of folk, [more…]
Race, religion and Michelle Obama’s arms – Gender Week takes on the big issues
Have you ever wondered what Michelle Obama’s arms have to do with fashion and race, or what the gay best friend and the gender of cocktails might entail? These are just two of the lively [more…]
Is calling Margaret Thatcher a witch sexist?
“Witch” used to be a word that could send an innocent woman to her death, so why would you use that word today? Sofia Capel If there was ever a week where one should have avoided [more…]
‘Lad culture’ common at KU
Have you ever experienced sexism while at university? A new River survey reveals that 75 per cent of KU students have. Cerys Traylor A recent survey by The River has found that 75 per cent of [more…]
Review: The Stepmother at The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond
Director Sam Walters’s production of The Stepmother at Richmond’s Orange Tree Theatre is no fairytale, but it is charming. Lesley-Anne Morley Director Sam Walters’s production of The Stepmother at Richmond’s Orange Tree Theatre is no [more…]
KU’s feminist society against rape and sexual violence
KU’s feminist society raises awareness about sexual violence and rape this week at Penrhyn Campus.
