She Said — Verve

Has Feminism Become Sidetracked in its Mission?

There are feminists out there who are causing real ripples in the fight for equality, and I see them and am reminded that there are people who truly care. But then I see distraction elsewhere.

HERstoryHelena Burton-JonesJanuary 9, 2019Feminism, Politics, Gender Equality, UK, British Politics, feminism factsComment

The Symbolization of the Islamic Headscarf

While some wear it out of tradition, others wear it as a sign of cultural identity or even as a politico-religious banner, for Muslim women, religious modesty is more than skin deep.

FactYaz OmranJanuary 8, 2019hijab, muslim feminism, intersectionality, Patriarchy, Female EmpowermentComment

Ten British Black-Owned Beauty Brands Challenging South Asian Male Dominance of the UK Black Beauty Industry

Let’s support the Black entrepreneurs that are trying to reclaim the black beauty market for our communities.

Motherhood, Mental Health, and Self-Care: Part 2

“There can be no denying that (in Britain, at least) we’re finally beginning to see mental health getting the attention it so desperately needs….”

HERstorySarah BradnumJanuary 2, 2019Comment

#ShesGotVERVE: Ahed Tamimi - A Girl With Guts

SERIOUS Shero!

HERstoryYaz OmranDecember 28, 2018Israel, Palestine, Women and girls, War, ActivismComment

Not Reading White Men

“I recommend taking a year off from reading books authored by white men and see if you can also develop a taste for something more than the ordinary.”

Escape the Corset: The South Korean Feminist Campaign You Need to Know About

Women in South Korea have had enough of being told to spend hours labouring over their looks every day. As a result, they’re literally smashing the patriarchy by smashing hundreds of dollars worth of makeup as a sign that they’re done with strict beauty standards and are taking a stand.

FactChanju MwanzaDecember 21, 2018Feminism, South Korea, Beauty, fuck the patriarchyComment

The Try Hards Book Club: The 2018 Roundup

I would like to encourage as many people as possible to diversify their bookshelves, so here is a rundown of everything the Try Hards read in 2018!

FunJo WalsheDecember 19, 2018feminist books, Feminism, books, womenComment

Being working class meant that I didn’t recognise my white privilege

“By an accident of birth, I get to walk through life in a faster lane than most. I might not be a white straight man, but I gain more than I lose from the current system.”

HERstoryKaya GromockiDecember 17, 2018Feminism, Equality, White Privilege, Activism, HER StoryComment

Saudi Arabia’s Hold on the West : What Can You Do About it?

While the US and UK governments are quick to condemn attacks committed by terror groups or less-important trade partners, they remain silent on the atrocities committed by the Saudi regime.

Is "Stealthing" Rape?

Legally considered a form of rape or sexual assault in some places. Generally considered a shitty thing to do everywhere else….

Failure as a Female

We know there are a lot of expectations on women to ‘prove’ themselves in the workplace, as well as in society…so what does it mean to fail as a woman?

HERstoryHelena Burton-JonesDecember 10, 2018Feminist Issue, Failure, Patriarchy, Workplace, Womanhood, Women's Empowerment, Female EmpowermentComment

Women Amongst the Worst Affected by UK Government Austerity

Austerity under the UK government has impacted the most vulnerable people while enabling the high flyers to go about their business as usual.

FactChanju MwanzaDecember 7, 2018Austerity, Politics, Feminism, Great Britain, feminism, Current AffairsComment

Wrap/Up: VERVE Think Tank with Partners in Health // 29 November 2018

We partnered up with Jourdan McGinn, Director of Policy & Partnership at Partners in Health in Sierra Leone to raise awareness on the benefits of providing modern medical science to those who need them the most

Motherhood, Mental Health, and Self-Care: Part 1

…Rose’s story is one that I don’t hear being told often enough.

HERstorySarah BradnumDecember 5, 2018motherhood, mental health, self care, HER StoryComment

The Knock on Our Door

We have the largest, safest, most well stocked house on the block and it is our responsibility to open our door to those in need.

FactClaire RyderDecember 3, 2018Asylum Seekers, Refugees Welcome, United States, America, Trump's America, Mexico, Women and girlsComment

A Kinky Love Story… My Journey to Embracing my Natural Afro Hair

We need more public figures who embrace their natural styles and show that, not only is black beautiful, but afros are majestic too.

HERstoryChanju MwanzaNovember 28, 2018Black Women, Black Girls Rock, Natural Afro HairComment

Squad Goals: 2018 Midterms Results

We need to take the feeling of hope that these victories gave us and turn it into action…

Claire RyderNovember 26, 2018Women, Women in politics, America, Midterms 2018Comment

Is healthcare a human right?

“It’s hard to make the case that healthcare isn’t a human right by any existing definition of human rights, but it’s clear we haven’t figured out how to protect that human right.”

FactClaire RyderNovember 23, 2018Health Care, human rights, United NationsComment

Ethiopia is Setting New Standards for Gender Equality

Who are some of Ethiopia’s leading women?

FactChanju MwanzaNovember 21, 2018Women In Politics, Ethiopia, Gender Equality, Africa, FeminismComment

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