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.
Read Emma’s blog at www.emmaquitefrankly.blogspot.co.uk or find Emma on Twitter: @ExtraFT
Red Pepper in print
Subscribe to get the latest issue of the magazine
#227 Democratic Dictators ● The psychology of authoritarianism ● Does national pride have a place on the left? ● Keep police out of schools ● Video games special ● The new left MPs ● Speaking to local organisers ● Simon Hedges’ column ● Book reviews ● And much more!
And you choose how much to pay for your subscription...
Red Pepper by email
Get the latest articles and updates in your inbox
Our response to the coronavirus
Read the latest edition for free and support our crowdfunder to ensure that we can support our writers and editorial team during this uncertain period.
Zarah Sultana on austerity, solidarity and strategy
Speaking to Red Pepper in January, the new MP for Coventry South revealed her first-term priorities and her commitment to structural change
Solidarity with publishers: reading alone, together
Radical publishing houses are under existential threat - just as people look for ways to fill their time. Siobhan McGuirk and K Biswas select lockdown reads from our favourite booksellers
Review – The Far Right Today by Cas Mudde
The far right thrives on 'economic anxiety and cultural backlash' argues Dawn Foster in a review of Cas Mudde's latest book
The politics of Covid-19: Time to requisition empty homes
The government’s actions to try and house rough sleepers are inadequate. The acquisition of empty homes for the homeless is a viable short and long-term solution, argues Adam Peggs
Review – Now We Have Your Attention: The New Politics of the People by Jack Shenker
Tim Schneider reviews Jack Shenker's latest book on 'iniquity and insurrection' in British society
