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Nigel Farage has long divided opinion in Britain. Some see him as a champion of national sovereignty and the voice of “the people,” while others (me) see him for what he really is: a destabilising force who thrives on polarisation and fear-mongering. Comparing him to Donald Trump isn’t just catchy – it exposes a political
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The atomic bomb didn’t just end a war – it redefined what “security” means for humanity. In 1945, we unleashed a weapon capable of erasing cities in minutes – a force we could barely control, yet convinced ourselves would keep us safe. Since then, we’ve lived under a paradox – weapons meant to prevent war
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Cynthia Enloe once wrote that “power is deeply at work where it is least apparent,” and once you start paying attention to everyday life with that in mind, it becomes impossible not to notice how politics quietly shapes even the most ordinary moments. Enloe’s work shows that the personal and the political are never separate-
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In the realm of gender inequality, wage gaps and underrepresentation in leadership often dominate the headlines. But tucked away in the private corners of bedrooms and brushed off as a “personal problem” is another pervasive injustice: the orgasm gap. The term refers to the consistent disparity in sexual satisfaction – particularly orgasm frequency – between
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Let’s talk about sex – honestly, politically, and without euphemism. Specifically, let’s talk about heterosexual sex, where the cultural expectations, emotional labor, and political power dynamics hit hardest for women. For all the progress feminism has made, we still live in a world where sex means different things for men and women – not just
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How Anxiety, Body Image, and Male Validation Are Intertwined For many women, anxiety doesn’t just exist in the mind – it trails into the body and latches onto the way we see ourselves. It can show up as a racing heart, a tight chest, and a spiral of thoughts that feel impossible to escape. Over
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There are few things more disheartening than seeing people you know – people you grew up with, went to school with, or even close friends or relatives – repost, defend, or outright support political figures such as Donald Trump or Nigel Farage. Especially when you’ve done the work – you’ve read, researched, paid attention –
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The Social Expectations of Smiling and Emotional Labour We’re taught from an early age to smile. “Smile more,” they say. “Why don’t you smile? You look so much prettier when you do!” “Cheer up, love.” “Don’t be so serious.” But in reality, I don’t owe you my smile. In fact, I don’t owe you anything
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Walking home alone as a woman is an experience that changes depending on the time of day. It’s not just the physical act of walking; it’s the mental and emotional toll that comes with constantly assessing your surroundings. Whether it’s the broad daylight, the evening, or the dark of night, each walk feels different. Midday
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Politics of power and life 