by Chiara Palmeri
Outside of Italy, it is not common knowledge that the country of food and marvellous historical monuments is grappling with a silent but deadly crisis: the alarming rise in the number of femicides.
“We fight with research” Femicides in the European Union and worldwide, an overview
by Giulia Ghidelli
In the past years, the phenomenon of femicide has gained increasing space in the news, together with a progressively growing awareness of systemic gender violence matters, such as the gender pay gap, the #metoo movement against sexual harassment in the entertainment world, and structural discrimination.
Squatting for Class Liberation – Labour Day and Nijmegen’s Jantien
By Ava Wood
On the first May (Labour Day), a crowd had gathered around a stage on Plein 1944, sun beating hard and loud voices raised in unison, united against capitalism and for class liberation. Protesters sandwiched in between a Primark and a KFC, stark examples of worker exploitation at its best.
“Breaking Borders, Bearing Burdens: The Silent Struggles of Migrant Women on the move”
by Beatrice Pintucci and Wally Twijnstra
According to UNHCR, of the 100 million displaced people worldwide, more than half are women and girls, who bear a disproportionate burden of the challenges associated with migration.
Why is embracing Relationship and Sex Education crucial for children and young people?
By Nanette Ashby
The sun is shining, and the tulips are blooming just in time for the “lentekriebels” week at Dutch Primary Schools. During this theme week, children playfully learn about their bodies, puberty, and budding sexual feelings. Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) has been part of the curriculum of Dutch primary schools since 2012.
Telling PhD Students not to get pregnant: What does this say about the Radboud School of Management’s commitment to other accommodations?
by Madeleine Jenness
It was reported in de Gelderlander on 29 February 2024 that the Nijmegen School of Management (NSM) at Radboud University is asking its PhD candidates not to become pregnant.
De evolutie van de vrouw
Door Famke Veenstra van Tijdschrift LOVER
“Wat zijn we ver gekomen, hè? Vroeger konden we alleen nog maar liggen,” zeg ik tegen mijn zus als we de eerste grote hal van Musée d’Orsay in Parijs binnenwandelen. Prachtige marmeren beelden van gespierde heldhaftige mannen en hulpeloze horizontale vrouwen vullen de ruimte.
Fascism Goes Female: Why women join far-right groups
by Alex Banciu
Fascism seems to be thrown around everywhere these days, so much so that it almost becomes a term for everything that is on the right side of the political spectrum. Surely, there are cases when this term fits perfectly. Europe’s current political landscape is shifting right at an ominous rate. Therefore, it is now a good time to understand why this is happening and what are the factors fueling this shift. But why exactly feminine fascism?
You may accept me, but you do not support me – Reflections on the 2024 International Women’s Day Conference at Radboud University
by Ava Wood It’s March 8th, and International Women’s Day (IWD). It is traditionally a day of revolution, of protest…
Echte feministen dragen geen beha’s – of wel?
door Maaike van Leendert
“Ik ben vandaag even zo onwijs kwaad,” appte ik naar mijn vriendinnen. Even daarvoor was ik begonnen met een zoektocht naar een passende beha waarvan de aankoop niet mijn volledige bankrekening zou plunderen.
Eating Disorders Have No Gender
by Chiara Palmeri In our society, there is a strong misconception that eating disorders are predominantly associated with one gender. Whether due to cultural biases or lack of awareness, there is a misguided belief that it is more acceptable for women to exhibit symptoms of an eating disorder than it is for men undergoing the same challenging experiences.
Volop leven en volop liefhebben
by Mylene van der Scheer In deze serie duik ik diep in de boeiende wereld van polyamorie. Samen gaan we op ontdekkingsreis om te begrijpen wat polyamorie precies inhoudt, hoe polyamoreuze relaties eruit kunnen zien, en welke uitdagingen polyamoreuze individuen in het dagelijks leven tegenkomen.
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