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Article by Alexandra Zybinova Graphic by Lisa Verberne The body is akin to a battleground, as women* all over the world have to fight the state for control over their own reproduction. Some of the most controversial topics in US politics today include women’s access to abortion and birth control, as the Republican claims to […]
Written by anonymous. Please be aware that this poem contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. Because I saw an exhibitionist when I was 6 Because someone tried to attract me into the woods when I was 8 Because I started getting catcalled when I was 12 Because I had to stab someone’s leg not […]
Body image is often related too quickly to weight, but body issues can also be linked to skin issues, hair, body hair, skin color, sexual orientation, or age. In our patriarchal society, women are used to defining their worth around the male gaze and beauty standards that keep changing over time, making it appear impossible […]
Behind the numbers, the facts. A story of violence in a familial household from a child’s perspective. By Sarah Mottet Content warning: this article contains descriptions of violence against and abuse of women and children. Please take caution in reading the article. The 25th of November Since 1981, women’s rights activists have dedicated the 25th […]
Gülbike is one of the organisers of the monthly FCA book club. For this month’s session, the book club read “A Cyborg Manifesto” by feminist and science and technology studies theorist Donna Haraway. Gülbike has written a book review for anyone who could not make it to the discussion, recapping the book’s main points and […]
By Camille You probably heard that bartending was a man’s industry. The relationship between social constructions, women and alcohol has always been a bit complicated. In ancient history, women were frequently in charge of manufacturing beer and wine, and they were also regularly accused of sorcery and executed for it. Women successfully ran hotels and […]