How to Read (A Lot!) More Books in 2021
In 2019, I came to a growing realisation that I had virtually stopped reading for pleasure. Something I used to enjoy immensely had become...
Bethany Barrett (Bristol ‘21)
Bethany Barrett (Bristol ‘21)
A third-year Law student at the University of Bristol, I am a lover of dogs, going to the gym and baking. I am always happiest when drinking a good cup of tea!
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The Power of Play- how the Gender Labelling of Toys Affects Children’s Development
The Coronavirus pandemic has left many of us in lockdown in our family homes. If your family is anything like mine, this has resulted in...
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Zoom Fatigue- what it is, and how to combat it
You’ve Zoomed, Housepartied and Facetimed almost every day of the last three weeks. Whilst you expected your main problem during lockdown...
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Holly Bourne: Author, Feminist and the Original Spinster
If you haven’t read one of Holly Bourne’s books, you’re missing out. Yes, I may be ever-so-slightly biased (she is my favourite author),...
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International Women's Day 2020
On Sunday 8th March 2020, the world celebrated the 109th International Women’s Day. Inspired by the concept of collective individualism,...
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#loverespect- Why This Project Matters
“We believe love shouldn’t feel bad, and that everyone has a right to be safe and happy” This is the slogan of Women’s Aid’s new project...
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New Year: A Think Piece
The New Year has a funny way of creeping up on us. One second I’m sipping Sangria in Spain, the next, mulled wine in the Christmas markets...
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The Best Christmas Adverts of 2019
You know that the festive season is officially here when the TV becomes a never-ending rendition of practically every Christmas song out...
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Megan Rapinoe: An Inspiring Symbol of Change
A Captain of the American Women’s Football Team, an LGBTQ+ advocate, a campaigner for greater equality in football- Megan Rapinoe is all of...
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Inspirational Women: Part 2
If you need a boost from a feminist icon, I have you covered. I couldn't fit all my favourites into one article, so here are five more...
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Inspirational Women: Part 1
Because who doesn’t love a good feminist icon?
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The toxic culture of ‘miracle acne cures’
Acne is, in my opinion, a horrible word. It is also one I avoided using for so long! Having bad skin is a complex issue that so many of us...
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What University Has Taught Me So Far- How To Deal With Rejection
Rejection is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “ the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc. ”. What this cold and brief...
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The Best Studygrams & Studytubers
Confession time - one of my favourite things to do before I go to sleep is binge on study-themed social media accounts. Studytubers or...
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The Curative Powers of... Sh'Bam
Picture this- the room is illuminated by multi-coloured lights, the music is loud and everyone around you is sweaty, but happy, and they’re...
