A European “Union” – Who Is Left Behind
As I write this, I’m sitting in a sunny garden filled with flowers and birds, in a country that provides … Continue Reading A European “Union” – Who Is Left Behind
An Unfortunately Not So Extraordinary Story
Written by: anonymous *trigger warning: sexual assault, harassment, rape, victim blaming* I was 20 years old when it happened. I … Continue Reading An Unfortunately Not So Extraordinary Story
Anti-Muslim Politics and its Obsession with the Hijab
My dear friend Hebah Nigm has written this second article in the mini-series of diverse feminist voices. She writes about politics, women and Islam from a perspective that is heard way too little today.
“Women Are Threatened by Foreign Concepts of Womanhood” – Governmental Intersectional Discrimination
This post is the first part of and the frame for a mini-series of diverse feminist guests who will each … Continue Reading “Women Are Threatened by Foreign Concepts of Womanhood” – Governmental Intersectional Discrimination
Work Hard and Trust in Pluto? Puritanism and the Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction seems to be the newest of the new age spiritualities. For those few who have never … Continue Reading Work Hard and Trust in Pluto? Puritanism and the Law of Attraction
In Defense of a New Hedonism – Entertainment VS Pleasure
This semester brings a rather peculiar situation for me: I have only three days of very intense attendance and a … Continue Reading In Defense of a New Hedonism – Entertainment VS Pleasure
Mansplaining – Womanasking
The phenomenon of mansplaining has received much attention in progressive feminism and is usually not doubted to exist anymore. Even … Continue Reading Mansplaining – Womanasking
Attractive Femininity Doesn’t Save You
Last week, a young man told me he felt he got treated less nicely and was helped less in public … Continue Reading Attractive Femininity Doesn’t Save You
Generation “Romantically Challenged”
Apparently, people my age are incapable of romantic relationships. “Divorce rates are skyrocketing, women in developed countries are getting fewer … Continue Reading Generation “Romantically Challenged”
The Scam of Self-optimization
Welcome to the third and last part of the mini-series on sexism, body image and marketing. There’s one topic left … Continue Reading The Scam of Self-optimization
Body Positivity – the New Marketing Strategy
Welcome to the first mini-series on here. We’re at number two now – last week’s post covered instagram and body … Continue Reading Body Positivity – the New Marketing Strategy
Skinny Shaming and the Politics of Body Positivity
The body positivity movement seems to be gainig momentum – I don’t know about you, but my instagram has been … Continue Reading Skinny Shaming and the Politics of Body Positivity
Who doesn’t get a say in the environmental debate
Europe, Canada and some other parts of the world are awakening to climate change more and more while the US … Continue Reading Who doesn’t get a say in the environmental debate
Why men need to be feminists – and why I’m tired of selling it to them
It’s not because they’re related to a woman – surprise. If your reason for supporting a feminist cause is that … Continue Reading Why men need to be feminists – and why I’m tired of selling it to them
Look, we did something with women, too – the kind of “inclusion” I don’t want to see
A few months ago, the Leopoldmuseum in Vienna hosted several different exhibitions in one house. One floor was dedicated to … Continue Reading Look, we did something with women, too – the kind of “inclusion” I don’t want to see
How to travel ethically (sort of)
I’ve been planning my summer travels, which will take me to Verona, Nice, Toulouse and Barcelona. I’ll be the first … Continue Reading How to travel ethically (sort of)
