Movie review by Karla Kiefer Looking for a film to watch during your quarantine and chill session? Well, here is … More
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Book of the Month: “Goodbye to Berlin” by Chris. Isherwood
Book review by Femke Boom The book of the month this time is Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood. Isherwood is one … More
Book of the Month: “With the Fire on High”
Book review by Femke Boom “I think you should write about the one that scares you the most. Taking risks … More
Book of the Month: “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historical novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is a fictive biography of a Hollywood actress, which is set in the 1950s. There is an almost tangible tension between the ‘50s mind-set and sexuality, as well as feminism. The story is partially depicted in modern times with flashbacks to the ‘50s-‘90s as the actress tells her story.
Johannesburg: The City of Gold
In smaller towns in South Africa, Johannesburg is dubbed ‘The City of Gold’ and it’s seen as the place where people have so much money, that they throw it at you like confetti upon arrival. Zama Madondo is from such a small town, and sets these expectations straight.
Book of the Month: ‘The Female of the Species’ by Mindy McGinnis
The Female of the Species is a contemporary young adult novel written by Mindy McGinnis. It takes a closer look at ‘rape culture’, and depicts the struggles of girls regarding stigmas and the patriarchal society.
Waarom ‘aangeboren aanleg’ niet de inzet moet zijn bij sociale acceptatie van homoseksualiteit
Een korte uiteenzetting waarom het beperkend is om homo- en biseksuele relaties te accepteren, enkel gebaseerd op het idee dat seksuele oriëntatie een aangeboren kenmerk is.
Book of the Month: ‘Villains’ by V.E. Schwab
A delightful duology: ‘Vicious’ and ‘Vengeful’ by V.E. Schwab. Both books play with the question as to what morality really is, and they show that the concept of good and evil is not as black and white as we tend to believe.
SHOUT: A safe place to meet for LGBTQ+ people in Wageningen
SHOUT Wageningen is a LGBTQ+ interest group and social association. with the main goal of creating a safe environment for LGBTQ+ people. Everyone is welcome: young, old, student, non-student, gay, transgender, cisgender or (cis) straight ally.
Girl: a scouring tension between body and psyche
It is a straightforward, yet ambiguous title in an age wherein the subject of gender triggers so much controversy. However, it is exactly this discrepancy between an idea of gender and the reality of gender what this film tries to address.
Book of the Month: ‘The Song of Achilles’ by Madeline Miller
Many are already familiar with Achilles, either from hearsay or from reading Greek mythology. The Song of Achilles is a retelling of the Iliad, but written from the point of view of Patroclus. Patroclus, for those who do not know him, was Achilles’ lover.
40 years of progressive diversity in Dutch children’s song program “Kinderen voor Kinderen”
For almost 40 years, the yearly Dutch children’s TV special “Kinderen voor Kinderen” is known for its progressive songs. Its lyrics cover a wide range of topics, including gender and sexual diversity, cultural diversity and migration, disabilities and body positivity.
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