Society
In the UK and beyond, austerity and the erosion of state welfare systems have made sectors like health, housing and education increasingly precarious within our society.
Our analysis looks at the intersections of gender, race and class, and how social movements – old and new – can offer support, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics.
In the UK and beyond, austerity and the erosion of state welfare systems have made sectors like health, housing and education increasingly precarious within our society.
Our analysis looks at the intersections of gender, race and class, and how social movements – old and new – can offer support, action and solidarity beyond electoral politics.
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Gender, class and cliché in Normal People
The BBC hit drama shows the complexities of class mobility, but can’t avoid class and gender stereotypes, says Frances Hatherley
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This government is failing trans people: Labour must take a stronger stand
Aisling Gallagher explains why Liz Truss’ recent rhetoric on proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act signals a worrying shift
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Gig work during the coronavirus crisis
How long are we willing to turn a blind eye to the vulnerabilities of essential workers on the bottom of the employment hierarchy, asks the Fairwork Foundation
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Feminism in the precarious academy
As the University and Colleges Union strike enters its final week, Ruth Pearce discusses the importance of building alliances and fighting back
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Pride in an Irish border town
Irish LGBTQ campaigner Joseph Healy reflects on Newry Pride, how life on the border has changed, and the stakes of Brexit
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It’s time to add global justice to XR’s demands
Extinction Rebellion must recognise the impacts of colonialism and capitalism and demand a just transition for all, argues Aranyo Aarjan
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We need to decolonise museums
Decolonising the museum is a pathway to decolonising society. We must start by providing more honest accounts of our past, says Subhadra Das