The Angry Feminist

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The Angry Feminist

Helen Aarnesgaard explores the territory between those two polar opposites: the feminist and the lady.

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Together we can eradicate gender-based violence

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Together we can eradicate gender-based violence

By Paula Quinsee November kicks off the global “16 Days of Activism” campaign highlighting the plague of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and children. Whether we want to admit it or not, domestic abuse happens on a daily basis in our homes, our communities and our businesses. Covid-19 has highlighted the problem due to the … Read more

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Advice to girls: find your people, find your space

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Advice to girls: find your people, find your space

To mark International Day of the Girl, we hosted a dialogue between Stacey Fru, the youngest member of our database, and Charleen Duncan.

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Take your brain as seriously as you take your body!

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Take your brain as seriously as you take your body!

Quote This Woman+ database member Lizette Rabe tackles the subject of brain health.

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This is how we speak: Art

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This is how we speak: Art

Christina Schild looks at a moving and upsetting – but ultimately inspiring – series of artworks by Capetonian Emma Leslie. (Warning: images are disturbing)

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Let’s look at the Her in Heritage Day

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Let’s look at the Her in Heritage Day

Quote This Woman database member Dr Shakira Choonara looks at Heritage Day – and all the things we don’t usually think about when it comes to heritage.

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Imposter syndrome – what is it, what to do about it

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Imposter syndrome – what is it, what to do about it

A wonderful piece written by QW+ database member Marie-Noelle Nwokolo on Imposter Syndrome.

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