I was shocked when the headlines reported Nicki Minaj was ‘haunted’ by a teenage abortion. News of Minaj's abortion was used by the media as anti-choice propaganda
‘If You Got a Big Ol’ Butt? Shake It!’ Nicki Minaj’s abortion
Tag: World
The F-word: a plethora of personal feminisms
Feminism comes in as many shapes, sizes and colours as women themselves
Going in Social Circles
He took me to a stand-up comedy open-mic night, took to the stage and announced to the audience: "I'm on a Tinder date. If you pretend I'm funny, I might actually get somewhere tonight."
National Ballet of China
The beauty of it will enthrall young and old, but the subtleties of this story appeal best to adults.
The Pulse of Protest
A distilled movement reveals itself: these are citizens throwing petrol bombs toward a distant enemy.
My thoughts on “F-Bomb Princesses”
What’s wrong with 6-year-old F-Bomb Princesses? There’s been a LOT of controversy around the FCKH8 video since its release last week. Personally, I was amazed and delighted by 95% of my initial viewing of the video. I loved the way stereotypes were being challenged, that young women were given the agency of freely using one [...]
Smile! You’re on camera!
As a foreigner, how do you deal with getting stared at 24/7?
My policy is – no matter how hungry, tired, alienated or desperate to find a proper toilet I might be feeling – smile! Especially when you’re on camera.
Oh, China!
Daily life in China can be strange, infuriating, illogical and altogether baffling. “Oh, China!” is sometimes the only thing that can be said.
Beijing Dance / LDTX Studios
A morning at Beijing Dance / LDTX Studios It’s the first rainy day since my arrival in Beijing. I am met, somewhat sodden, at Dawanglu station by a young Chinese woman named Jade. Clutching our umbrellas, exchange our thoughts about London, the city we’ve both left recently, and Beijing, where we’re both newly living. Jade [...]
The Pomegranate
Today is my wonderful mother's birthday. I am over eight thousand kilometres from her at home, but my thoughts have been on her all day. She's an utter inspiration. She's taught me so much, continually encourages me to follow my dreams and supports me in every decision I make. She's never once prevented me from [...]
Zhēn de Gender 