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To be feminine or to be feminist: body hair reflections
Words by Alexandra, 23 VIC When I entered the world of puberty, it felt absolutely essential that I shave my underarms and legs. I have a distinct memory of tying my hair into a ponytail when my cousin noticed hair under my arms. “You have more hair there than I do!”, he laughed. Of course…
I Can’t Breathe
Words by Fibha, 22 NSW “I can’t breathe”; You hear us repeat! Yet, there’s no action, Just an attraction, For a fraction of bystanders. As we’re put down to the ground; With cuffs on our hands, And knees on our necks, Is this not a symbolic degradation? Chaotic & demonic! Is this not a show…
The Scary Man in the Dark
Words by Ella, 23 VIC You never believed the scary man in the dark story. You never believed, until the scary man in the dark was real. Until the scary man in the dark was at the base of your bed. The scary man wouldn’t listen. The scary man was still, whist you screamed “get…
I Am Angry
This article contains themes about sexual assault mentions, rape mention, casual racism, which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our Creating a Safe Space page to see a full list of support services. 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732Lifeline –…
Good Little Girl
Words by Ella, 22 VIC Be a good little girl, he said. Wear nice clothes for me. Speak up, but don’t be louder than me. Smile, but stop being so nice. People will think you are fake, he said. Be a good little girl, he said. Eat your food you are too skinny. I like…
Stealthing: The Silent Sexual Assault
Words by Laura, 25 NSW I want to talk about stealthing, and the fact that it triggers my spellcheck begins to demonstrate why. Stealthing is a type of sexual assault. It occurs when sex has been consented to on the condition that a condom is worn, but the person wearing it then covertly takes the…
Freedom Once isn’t Freedom Forever
Words by Stephanie, 22 NSW COVID-19 is testing not only our health, but also our patience for freedom. History has taught us freedom comes at a great price. As the COVID-19 pandemic lays waste to the global social and economic landscapes, 2020 is no ordinary time. Politics and human rights aren’t immune to infectious microbes,…
Connecting From Afar
Words by James, 25 ACT It’s a tough time for a lot of us right now due to COVID-19. People have lost their jobs and others face an increased risk of transmission while we’re all adapting to a new life in social isolation. As young people, we’re more likely to face social or economic uncertainty….
The Need for Facts
Words by Markos, 28 VIC I love facts. I grew up reading fact books, I tweet facts, I write fact-based articles and I’ve even worked in fact-checking. Therefore, it sickens me to see the epidemic of lies and propaganda that has gripped the world. Far too many people are shunning trustworthy information sources like reputable…
Right Side of History
Words by Lydia, 24 VIC “We live in a strange world, where children must sacrifice their own education in order to protest against the destruction of their future” Greta Thunberg, 2019 Many will have heard by now of the 16-year-old Swedish girl changing the world to save it. Every day she is attacked or slandered…