Herstories

HERstories

Patty Jenkins: Redefining the Superhero Genre

Patty Jenkins stands at the forefront of a cultural wave that demands depth, diversity, and authenticity in the superhero genre. In an industry historically dominated ...
HERstories

Audre Lorde: Poet, Warrior, and Mother

Audre Lorde (1934–1992) remains one of the most influential voices in twentieth-century literature and social activism. Best known for her bold self-identification as a “Black, ...
HERstories

Isabel Allende: Weaving Magic Realism

In the portfolio of Latin American literature, few names resonate as profoundly as Isabel Allende. Her stories, rich with the textures of magic realism, transcend ...
HERstories

Unearthing the Roots: Wangari Maathai’s Legacy of Environmental Justice and ...

While sifting through an old archive, I came across a faded photograph. It showed a woman kneeling beside a sapling, her hands gently cradling the ...
HERstories

Lina Wertmüller: A Legend of Italian Cinema

Lina Wertmüller’s name resonates powerfully in the world of cinema as a symbol of groundbreaking artistry and bold storytelling. Born in 1928, Wertmüller made history ...
HERstories

Sofia Coppola’s Cinematic Vision: Redefining Femininity and Isolation in Film

Sofia Coppola has established herself as a pioneering director whose introspective and atmospheric style marks a distinctive presence in contemporary cinema. Known for her subtle ...
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The Literary Hub

The Literary Club

2025: Books to Challenge Your Thinking

As we stand on the brink of a new year, the written word beckons us to embark on journeys of transformation and self-discovery. In an ...
CultureThe Literary Club

Celebrating Small Bookshops: A Haven for Ideas

There is a particular hush one encounters upon stepping through the door of a small bookshop, a quiet reverence that signals something akin to entering ...
The Literary Club

Empowering Authors Transforming Gender and Sexuality in Literature

Content Warning: This article discusses topics related to gender identity, sexuality, and discrimination.In our ever-evolving society, stories hold the incredible power to reshape how we ...
HalloweenThe Literary Club

Top 10 Classic Gothic Novels to Read This Halloween

Halloween invites us to explore the darker realms of literature, and few genres lend themselves to this as naturally as Gothic fiction. With its eerie ...
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Society

MigrantsSociety

Redefining Tradition: How Immigrant Communities are Transforming British Holidays and ...

When I first arrived in London several years ago to conduct fieldwork on cultural adaptation, I was struck by the vibrant tapestry of festivities that ...
PeopleSociety

The Ethics of Cancel Culture: Accountability or Modern-Day Shaming?

A faint echo reverberates through our contemporary conversations, like a haunting refrain from a calligraphic brushstroke on canvas. This echo—persistent, evocative, and potent—goes by the ...
PeopleSociety

Rewriting the Narrative: How Ageism Persists in Today’s Media

Despite the progress we’ve made in embracing inclusivity, one form of prejudice remains stubbornly embedded in the media and pop culture: ageism. From the limited ...
PeopleSociety

Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Where Do We Draw the Line?

The sound of a drumbeat reverberates through a concert hall, its rhythmic pulse echoing centuries-old histories. A model walks down the runway sporting attire once ...
Mental HealthSociety

The Hidden Costs of Hustle Culture: Are We Trading Well-being ...

Have you ever paused to consider the stories you carry in your body—those quiet beliefs about what it means to be valuable, successful, and fulfilled? ...
ActivismSociety

Ecofeminism Today: A Rising Voice in Art and Activism

As I stand before a painting that swirls with verdant greens and deep earthen browns, I sense more than just pigment and brushstroke at work. ...
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Satire

Satire

Trump Guilty Pleasure: Unravelling the Summer’s Wildest Political Spectacles

Welcome back, dear readers, to your weekly dose of all things Trump—your one-stop shop for the most outlandish political theatre on this side of the ...
Satire

TRUMP GUILTY PLEASURE

LOVE HIM. HATE HIM. CAN’T STOP READING ABOUT HIM. In this week’s edition; Black nazis, The curry president, Haitian immigrant pet eaters, Is Trump having ...
Satire

TRUMP GUILTY PLEASURE – THE DEBATE SPECIAL

Love him. Hate him. Can’t stop reading about him. Your weekly one-stop shop for all things Trump. THE DEBATE SPECIAL It’s that special time of ...
Satire

Rishi’s Racism: Part 3 – Indian family trees, marrying billionaires ...

The main criticisms levelled at Rishi when he became prime minister. Rishi became PM and a new age of racial optimism was ushered in. The ...
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