by Emily Shenton | May 26, 2025 | Emily Shenton, Women-Centric Politics
In Iraq the new law on consent is an amendment to the “personal status law”, in which girls can legally marry from the age of nine and boys from 15 years old, with many activists saying increased child marriage will “legalise child rape”. The law further reduces a...
by Amy Rawlings | May 23, 2025 | Amy Rawlings, LGBTQ+, Women-Centric Politics
“I realised I was different when I was about five. I didn’t want to dress the way my mother was dressing me, and didn’t like short hair, I didn’t fit in.” She says. “I came out to a friend when I was ten without even realising what trans was. I...
by Darlynn Nab | May 23, 2025 | Darlynn Nab, LGBTQ+, Women-Centric Politics
In George Orwell’s 1984, Emmanuel Goldstein is the ultimate scapegoat. As an enemy manufactured by the Party, his purpose is to unite the population through fear and hatred. His vilified image distracts the public from the real issues happening in their society....
by Amy Rawlings | May 23, 2025 | Amy Rawlings, Women-Centric Politics
“I’m from Tennessee. I was born and raised here. I am a stay-at-home mom to a young teen, whom I homeschool. Years ago, I was a counselor working primarily with teens. Having a Master’s in Counseling is incredibly useful as a mom.” She says. An...
by Amy Rawlings | May 23, 2025 | Amy Rawlings, Women-Centric Politics
The reality of morals in what is happening is often lost amongst political debate and religious differences. The Handmaid’s Tale shocks audiences due to its polarization of familiar culture in a Western setting, but that aside, the rules for women under Taliban rule...
by Victoria Ho | May 23, 2025 | Victoria Ho, Women-Centric Politics
Across the globe, women in politics frequently face many challenges where they are reduced to their appearance alone, overshadowing their political knowledge. While this struggle isn’t unique to any nation, in traditional and conservative Singapore, women strive...
