Feminist web round-up
The latest online reads collected by feminist blogger Emma Frankel-Thorin
Gender is more than performance – an extract from Julia Serano’s latest book.
Intersectionality, a fun guide – I really liked this comic in how it simply explains our need for intersectionality.
A case study of No More Page 3 – a very thought-provoking piece on what it can mean to have popular support.
Sweden is now rating films for gender bias – I found this to be an interesting approach, of course the Bechdel test is not a perfect system but I appreciate that they are at least trying.
Why this Janet Mock photo is more important than you think – I hope this photo speaks for itself.
Watch this amazing conversation between Bell Hooks and Melissa Harris-Perry – If you haven’t already seen this it is an absolute must watch.
Dr Magnati – a blog by the forensic scientist who became famous as Belle de Jour, whose writing became TV show Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
Liley Allen’s anti black feminism – this is a brilliant break down and critique of the racism displayed in the recent offering from Lily Allen.
Are selfies radical? – this wonderful & empowering piece argues that they are, in retaliation to a recent Jezebel article.
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Don’t listen to Tony Blair – his policies helped empower the far right
His failed integration strategies are part of the problem, not part of the solution, writes Ashish Ghadiali
Women’s museums give voice to silenced histories
They can be a force for change, explains Rachel Thain-Gray
Gaza is a children’s prison
There are one million children living in Gaza, trapped and under fire. By Omar Aziz
Is the UK prepared for a Super China and its global New Silk Road?
China's industrial strategy poses new challenges for the UK, writes Dorothy Guerrero
Activists are taking on the UK’s largest carbon culprit
Drax power station is the largest power station and largest single emitter of carbon dioxide. By Frances Howe
A state of terror
The Nicaraguan state has led a brutal crackdown on anti-government protests. Activist Sara Henríquez speaks to Red Pepper about how feminists have been at the forefront of the resistance.
