Category: General
Women’s Issues: Is the ‘No Makeup’ Movement Liberating?
In June, singer Alicia Keys announced that she would no longer use makeup, even in red carpets and album photoshoot. She wrote in Lenny Letter, “I hope to God it’s a revolution. ‘Cause I don’t... Read More
Five New Books by Female Authors You Should Read
While the publishing industry remains dominated by men, the representation of female writers has improved in the recent years. But how many books on your shelf are actually written by women? Here are ... Read More
Women’s Issues: Birth Control Pill Linked to Depression
A new study found that oral contraceptives, or the pill, could increase the chance of developing depression. The research, conducted in Denmark, reveals that female adolescents are 80 per cent more li... Read More
The Best Homes To Raise A Family In Australia
As a mum, we want the best for our children and that includes a place to live and raise our children in the safest neighbourhood possible. The Sydney Morning Herald has ranked Sydney as one of the wo... Read More
Women’s Issues: Double Standard Reflected in US Election
Observers have pointed out how the United States presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, are held to different standards. Many women on the internet have lamented how Clinton, who h... Read More
Top Five Female Artists To Follow On Instagram
Scrolling through your Instagram feed is a great way to discover new art – be it photography, painting, poetry, performances, writing or fashion. More importantly, it’s a great platform for fe... Read More
Women’s Issues: The Pink Tax On Women’s Care Products
So does the “pink tax” really exist? According to an SBS article, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency calculates the national gender pay gap at 18.8 per cent. In addition to this e... Read More
Identity: Beauty Standards Modernised On Instagram
Years ago, we blamed our low self-esteem issues and unnaturally superficial high body standards of beauty influences on magazines. Now with the rise of social media, and our source of entertainment tr... Read More