DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

77 Quiet Acts Of Microfeminism That Make Women’s Voices Heard Loud And Clear

When God created earth, she made sure to give women enough strength to fight for their rights. You might have noticed I didn’t say “he.” And that, right there, was a very deliberate act of micro-feminism. It’s a term that’s become popular in recent years, as women all over take…

Bored Panda · Jun 13, 2025

‘British feminism needs reshaping’: Kate Nash on her new single about trans rights

The British pop musician questions the gender-critical movement in her new song GERM, and argues that cis women need to stand up for the trans community

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

Girl power and girl bosses might be ‘feminist’ – but we can’t consume our way to equality

In Girl on Girl, journalist Sophie Gilbert crafts a compelling narrative about how movies, TV, celebrities and pop stars construct a culture that encourages women to internalise misogyny – and even rewards them for it. She traces how this manifests over time, from the 1990s to now, through the sexualisation…

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025

Meghan's podcast episode two review: bland platitudes and choice feminism

1/5 Female empowerment is just a case of wearing a sweater to a meeting and asking nicely for maternity leave, apparently

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism

The trip leaned on a vision of women’s empowerment that is light on substance and heavy on a childlike, girlish silliness

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025

How the ‘manosphere’ spreads through online gaming, influencers and algorithms

The Netflix series Adolescence has generated discussions about masculinity, male violence and the effect of “manosphere” content on boys. The manosphere is a collection of men’s rights and misogynistic groups that are interconnected through websites, blogs and forums that promote masculinity, misogyny and opposition to feminism.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

‘It’s really crude’: concern over mix of misogyny and Franco nostalgia among Spanish teens

Netflix drama Adolescence sharpens debate over toxic masculinity – and in Spain it is mixed with ignorance over dictatorship

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

World Poetry Day: In a post #MeToo world, feminist poetry is flourishing

Poetry and feminism have always been intertwined but in recent years, many new feminist and queer voices have emerged and found space to express themselves. For World Poetry Day, we take a look at this moment of poetic liberation.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

‘Every push forward is opposed by backward forces’: why the new Rebel Girls book is more needed than ever

Nine years on from the original book’s publication, feminism is under threat as never before, so an update serves as a ‘beacon of hope’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025

Return Of The Alpha Male: Why Toxic Masculinity Is Gaining Prominence

Toxic masculinity peddled by online influencers is becoming increasingly prominent, experts say, buoyed by the resurgence of far-right ideology and a virulent backlash against feminism.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025