Star Power, Black Power, and the Limits of Celebrity Activism
Fans should put less focus on their favourite celebrities and instead open their ears, hearts, and minds to the…
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The Imperialist Basis for Modern Foreign Policy in the Name of Feminism
It is more imperative than ever to examine the seemingly benign facades of feminist ideals and the potential for…
The Politics of Womanhood: An interview with Stephanie Wright (Ep.1)
In this series, MIR Podcaster Rebecca Sideras, speaks to influential women about how they navigate political…
The Fight for Abortion is Far From Over
The pro-choice movement is now on more precarious ground than ever before. By actively working to decrease freedom…
2018 Saw Influential Women Targeted in Iraq
A four-month period in 2018 saw a series of murders in Iraq from which a significant pattern emerged. The victims…
Liberalism’s Limitations: On Feminism and Class
Therefore, put bluntly, a significant problem of liberal feminism’s approach lies in its lack of class analysis. …
Right to be Free from Rape: The Importance of Consent-Based Legislation
At the June 2016 San Fermin bull-running festival, a girl was found by a couple crying on a bench in the fetal…
It’s A Man’s World: The Worrying Trend of Hyper-Masculinity in World Leaders
On October 28th 2018, far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro won Brazil’s presidential election. Bolsonaro is notorious…
I Want to Love Other Women, But…
In an age where women need each other the most, we are our own fiercest competitors.
In 1997, two young gymnasts…
Canada at the CSW: Progress and Challenges in Gender Parity
Since Justin Trudeau and his Liberals’ triumphant victory in the 2015 Canadian federal election, there has been a…