Don't tell me that we don't need feminism
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“I don’t need feminism to make me feel strong, I’m already strong. I need feminism because of the way the world perceives my strength.”
The use of sanitary products that involve intimate interaction with periods seems to be a taboo within a taboo. Artefact investigates why there is such stigma around getting hands-on with menstrual blood.
Laura Marling: Semper Femina
7 Mins read
Artefact delves deep into Laura Marling’s new album.
Another offensive 'F' word in Russia
8 Mins read
We examine women’s rights in Russia and why it is still embarrassing to talk about feminism.
When indie artists get ripped off
6 Mins read
Artefact examines the impact of the corporate fashion houses taking designs from independent artists.
Fighting the rape culture of Pakistan
2 Mins read
One woman’s fight against the corrupt Pakistani legal system and the culture of rape it supports.
The women's march: What's next?
2 Mins read
The Women’s March on January 21 was the largest demonstration is US history. What’s next for the new activist movement?
Guerrilla Girls: the feminist masked avengers
3 Mins read
We visit a new exhibition by a feminist group trying to make a big difference for women and minorities in the art world.
How not to be scared of 2016
7 Mins read
After the hell of 2016 and a rise in mental health issues, one women’s art group is providing some positivity for a better world.
How women in many religions are considered as unclean during the periods, and how this has become a way of life for many.