“My feminism will be intersectional or it will be bullshit.” -Flavia Dzodan, 2011 Content note for eating disorders, body hatred, mental illness, ableism, animal cruelty and misogyny. I am in the process of cutting out animal products from myRead more…
In defense of gender quotas
‘In the long run, won’t our community be a stronger, better-balanced and more intelligent community when the last artificial disabilities imposed upon women by centuries of custom have been removed?’ – Robert Menzies’ ‘Women in War’ broadcast, 1942. ~ OftenRead more…
Pauline Pantsdown – Political (Satirical) Pioneer
In the early 1990’s, my family migrated to Australia and settled in the country town of Albury. It was a pretty idyllic life at first, and it wasn’t until I started school that I had any real sense of racialRead more…
Sustaining a feminist spirit
At our Story-share evening on November 4, Sophie Verass shared her thoughts on feminism as sustenance, and sustaining her feminism. Below is a modified version of her talk. When introducing myself, I generally list the following: I work in radio,Read more…
Watercolour whimsy – Erin-Claire Barrow
Erin-Claire Barrow creates fantasy worlds filled with mysterious landscapes and quirky creatures through her watercolour paintings and illustrations. I grew up surrounded by beautiful picture books, in a family that always encouraged and appreciated my drawings. We moved a lot,Read more…