Politics Archives - The F-Word

The leaders of the not-so-free world: how the US is threatening reproductive rights across the world

Emily Bartlett16 October 2020

Emily Bartlett explains why “the land of the free” is anything but when it comes to abortion rights and discusses the concept of ‘reproductive imperialism’ and how the US shapes global attitudes and policies...

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Angela Rayner: a northern feminist icon

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead16 October 2020

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead explains why the deputy leader of the Labour Party and her pronounced Northern accent gives us hope that the “pale, male and stale” political class is crumbling ...

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A beginner’s guide to Kamala Harris

Ciara Garcha21 August 2020

Ciara Garcha introduces us to the history-making Democratic vice-presidential candidate, Kamala Harris...

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Two feminist perspectives on the government’s new obesity strategy

Guest Blogger9 August 2020

Katharine Palmer, a research assistant in Nutritional Psychology, and Millie Croal, a passionate fat positive writer, weigh in on the new Better Health campaign and find it wanting...

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A truthful past for an honest future

Annie-May Gibb23 July 2020

Annie-May Gibb examines the glaring gaps in the national history curriculum and calls for a more inclusive and diverse account of Britain’s history...

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Online activism: A philosophical perspective

Jade Walters25 June 2020

Jade Walters uses philosophy to unpick online activism and explains how to make our own activism as genuine and effective as possible...

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What impact might restricted access to sexual health services have during and post lockdown?

Annie-May Gibb18 June 2020

Annie-May Gibb explores the far-reaching impact of the lockdown on the UK’s sexual health...

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The paradox of Priti Patel

Ro'isin Singh5 June 2020

Ro’isin Singh argues that the new Home Secretary’s immigration bill demonstrates the consequence of inadequate diversity in politics – including Priti Patel...

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Ones to watch from the Labour leadership contest

Ciara Garcha27 April 2020

Ciara Garcha discusses some of the incredible figures who shone in the 2020 Labour leadership and deputy leadership contests. ...

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Intersectional feminist icons to celebrate this International Women’s Day

Ciara Garcha5 March 2020

Ciara Garcha rounds up intersectional feminists who deserve to be celebrated this International Women’s Day...

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‘Shoulder-gate’ reminds us that despite advances in representation, double standards in politics are as pervasive as ever

Ciara Garcha12 February 2020

In light of the row about Tracy Brabin MP’s shoulder, Ciara Garcha criticises the persistence of double standards in the House of Commons...

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Sturgeon and Swinson: A tale of two elections

Ciara Garcha7 January 2020

Ciara Garcha reflects on her general election predictions and the polar opposite political fortunes of Nicola Sturgeon and Jo Swinson...

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Could the Labour Party be on its way to its first woman leader?

Ciara Garcha20 December 2019

Ciara Garcha discusses the potential candidates who could become the Labour Party’s first permanent woman leader...

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Talking about wages can be uncomfortable, but could it help to solve the gender pay gap?

Ciara Garcha19 November 2019

Ciara Garcha reflects on proposals for women to be able to find out their male colleague’s earnings...

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Why a hung parliament could make Swinson and Sturgeon the most powerful people in Britain

Ciara Garcha17 November 2019

Men lead the two largest political parties, but Ciara Garcha explains why two women politicians could hold the power on the morning after the election...

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