The sexist rhetoric of witch-hunting

Remember when feminists on Twitter were referred to as a “coven of witches''? This strategically positioned accusation of witchcraft has been used to oppress and harm women through history. The reclamation of the title “feminist coven” by women doesn’t make the weaponisation of the title any less harmful and evil. In accusing feminists of being…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeMay 20, 20213Comments

Everyday Feminism

Decentering wealth in the feminist movement

Like all movements, there are dichotomies between feminists and the feminist cause. Though the end goal aligns, there are specific variations among women that require specific attention to completely upend the present patriarchal structure. Women who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, fat women, dark-skinned women and poor women benefit from the feminist cause in…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeMay 18, 20210Comments

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International Day of Families

The family is the smallest unit of society and in many cases, the first unit of socialisation. The first formative years of a person’s life is typically spent around family and the experiences they have in that period shape them for the rest of their lives. Beyond childhood, the first unit of response to many…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeMay 15, 20210Comments

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The history of church-sanctioned misogyny and violence against women

It is impossible to divorce institutionalised violence against women from the Christian faith and the church as a body. For what feels like an eternity, Christianity, its doctrines and the church have helped shape harmful sexist narratives while perpetuating grievous harm against women. In the early modern period, the church spearheaded baseless witch hunts that…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeMay 13, 20212Comments

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Often overlooked workplace issues for women

According to Fitzgerald, one of every two women experiences workplace harassment in their working or academic lives.

ByAtinuke FalaiyeMay 11, 20210Comments

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America’s History of Medical Misogynoir

The term “misogynoir” was coined by queer, black feminist Moya Bailey to describe the intersection between racism, sexism and colourism, where darker-skinned women are subjected to vitriol; especially when they are prominent social figures and in the media. Women like Caster Semenya, Serena Williams, Ciara and several others have been victims of violent misogynoir perpetuated…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeMay 6, 20211Comment

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Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

A phase that almost every growing girl faces is centring men’s feelings. Even men learn to centre other men’s feelings thanks to our patriarchal upbringing.

ByAtinuke FalaiyeMay 1, 20211Comment

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“The Man In Charge”: A Sexist Workplace Experience

Professional spaces are not devoid of sexism and misogyny. We spoke to three women about sexist workplace experiences they’d had or witnessed and, these experiences mirror those of many other women.

ByAtinuke FalaiyeApril 29, 20210Comments

Everyday Feminism

It’s This Weird Sexualisation, Fetishisation, Sexism And Fatphobia All Rolled In One – Two Nigerian Women Share Their Experiences With Fatphobia And How It Has Affected Their Lives

We spoke to some women about their unique experiences and how they are treated because they look somehow that was deemed “unsatisfactory” by societal standards. Grace was in a student council meeting that was making plans for a marathon. She decided to contribute, suggesting that they provide refreshments for the athletes and spectators. The man…

ByAtinuke FalaiyeApril 27, 20210Comments

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How To Spot Gaslighting

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse and torment that involves manipulation by a person to the extent that the victim questions their reality, judgement, thoughts and even memories.

ByAtinuke FalaiyeApril 25, 20210Comments

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The sexist rhetoric of witch-hunting

Decentering wealth in the feminist movement

International Day of Families

The history of church-sanctioned misogyny and violence against women

Often overlooked workplace issues for women

America’s History of Medical Misogynoir

Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

“The Man In Charge”: A Sexist Workplace Experience

It’s This Weird Sexualisation, Fetishisation, Sexism And Fatphobia All Rolled In One – Two Nigerian Women Share Their Experiences With Fatphobia And How It Has Affected Their Lives

How To Spot Gaslighting

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