• Forgotten Feminists – Female Black British Panthers

    Isabelle delves in to the history of the Black Panthers in Britain, introducing us to some of the amazing Black British women behind the movement here in the UK. Isabelle Raikes   Featured image courtesy of Phoebe Raine and Impact Podcasts via Canva.  Music courtesy of audionautix.com   Did you know we’re...
  • Forgotten Feminists – Hidden Figures

    Isabelle discusses the real women behind the film ‘Hidden Figures’, a must-watch during lockdown for some uplifting and exceptional feminism surrounding the NASA space race.   Isabelle Raikes  Featured image courtesy of Phoebe Raine and Impact Podcasts via Canva.  Music courtesy of audionautix.com   Did you know we’re now on iTunes? Check out...
  • Searching For Mr Darcy: Rom Com Confessions From A Feminist.

    Daisy explores how the women in film and fiction have shaped her attitude towards relationships and being single. ...
  • Forgotten Feminists – A History of Feminism

    Lockdown hasn't stopped the Forgotten Feminists team from bringing you their content. This week, Issy discusses the development from first-wave to today's fourth-wave feminism, as well as revealing what students think it is to be a feminist. ...
  • When Did Feminism Become Trendy?

    Defined by the Oxford dictionary, a feminist is ‘a person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men’, and is a sweeping political movement taking place all over the world. Women from every corner of the world are demanding equal rights in...
  • Pretty Little Thing’s ‘Provocative’ Advert – Empowering or Objectifying Women?

    Online shopping brands constantly come under scrutiny for their fast-fashion, cheap clothing and unethical manufacturing. But is there also a detrimental impact from their marketing ploys?...
  • What Does Being a Feminist Mean to You?

    With so many different interpretations on feminism, it can be difficult to know what being a feminist actually means. I asked numerous people what feminism meant to them. There was unanimous agreement that feminism revolves around equality. Many stated that a common misconception is that feminists are men haters/feminists believe...