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Tag: feminism

#NOTOKAY: the fight against everyday sexual assault

Posted on 8th November 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

With the #notokay trend taking social media by storm, Bea Warleta discusses everyday sexism and how it affects women’s daily lives. “Women: tweet me your first assaults. They aren’t just stats” tweeted Canadian author Kelly […]

We don’t need more Disney princes

Posted on 21st October 201626th October 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

It seems to be written in the Disney movie rule books that where there’s a girl, there has to be a boy. But not just any boy. Disney law states that every girl needs a […]

"My body, my business"

Posted on 17th October 201626th October 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

October 3rd could have been a massive game changer for Polish women. An Estimated 20,000 protesters, dressed in black, made it to streets of over 60 cities and towns all over the country to stand […]

Nipple-Bocker-Glory: “I wanted to capture nipples whether they’re big, small, inverted, hairy or bumpy”

Posted on 14th October 201620th March 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Inspired by the Free The Nipple campaign, Josie Partridge has created Nipple-Bocker-Glory, a jewellery range created using casts of nipples in all shapes and size. Here she talks to editor-in-chief Jessica Murray about inclusive feminism, […]

Stop beliddleing women!

Posted on 8th October 201626th October 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

After reading Rod Liddle’s misogynistic piece on Emma Watson, all you can do is gasp. The irony is perfect. A speech at the UN on fighting for the equality of women, dismissed as ‘whiny, leftie, […]

Emma Watson vs. The Sun

Posted on 7th October 20165th November 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Since rising to fame as a child actress in one of the world’s biggest movie franchises, Emma Watson has used her status to fight for gender equality. She first moved us with her speech at […]

Men, trust me, the feminists are not out to get you

Posted on 11th March 20162nd September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

If you are a man reading this then let me set your mind at rest: the feminists are not out to get you. In fact, strange as it may sound, feminism is a good thing […]

Nudity: Empowering or Objectifying?

Posted on 23rd February 20165th September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Nudity in art is not new; in fact, it is considered commonplace in the realm of art with the naked female form traditionally and intrinsically having a place in this world. So,why is female nudity […]

The Female Creative Space

Posted on 23rd February 20165th September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

@confetticrowd  Fun, friendship and rainbows @its_meandyou Comforting, honest feminism @grlpwrgang creativity, support and glamour @irenettya Expertise, strength and industry @marybethditto Style, diversity and confidence

Putting It Into Practice: The Catwalk Body

Posted on 23rd February 20165th September 2016 by The Gryphon Web Editor

There are huge strides being made in the fight for feminism, and by its female centric nature the fashion industry could seemingly be something to hold up as an example of female strength and independence. […]

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