We need to address the tedious bird the modern ‘heroine’ is turning out to be. Time and again we are presented with someone completely self-sacrificing, unapologetic about their dreams and radiating light out of their […]
6 female DJs killing it in 2019
In what is a notoriously male-dominated industry, this International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the female DJs who have not only been killing it with their unbelievable talent but are set to keep turning heads for the rest of this year. Carista A Dutch-Surinamese DJ, Carista (above) is an innovative female artist whose music doesn’t really fit into one box. Her sets are diverse, ranging from hip-hop to […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 10 – “There is no Gender Pay Gap” and Other Phrases to Ignore on International Women’s Day
Dear readers, Hello and a happy International Women’s Day to all of you. This fair 8th March marks a day where we can huddle round our issues of the Gryphon and celebrate all the incredible […]
Inspigram – Empowering Instagram Accounts
Instagram is certainly a place which can harbour and breed negativity, but these Instagram accounts will try their best to prove you wrong and show you that the app can be a force for good. […]
Female Friendship – The Importance of Platonic Relationships
On International Women’s Day, I wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the importance of platonic relationships. Platonic relationships can be empowering and essential for us to reach our goals and happiness in life. Speaking […]
Breaking the Glass Screen: Women Pushing the Media Boundaries
Rachel Bloom – Writer & Actor Rachel Bloom is the amazing and multi-talented driving force behind the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. The actress/comedian/singer/songwriter has used the TV show’s platform on the CW to push the boundaries […]
Going Beyond Performative Feminism
In this digital age, where information is so readily available and easily accessible, and at a time in which our desire to be ‘on trend’ has increased exponentially, performative feminism has emerged – and it […]
‘How to be a Beautiful Woman’ – As Told by an Ignorant Twitter User
Be thin, oh, but not too thin. Bones are ugly, fat is ugly, so just be ‘thin’: a vague term, but if it means skipping a few meals, why not? Your body is merely an […]
Spotlight on: Women in Art
In Celebration of International Women’s Day, the arts team pay homage to some of our favourite female creatives.
Sexism Doesn’t Fly With Us
Earlier this week, Virgin Atlantic announced that their air hostesses would no longer be required to wear make-up on the job. The airline also included a trouser option for its female employees, a luxury they […]