Feminism
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Deconstructing the Mantra of ‘Men Protect Women’ in Half of a Yellow Sun
Summary: Half of A Yellow Sun is a historical fiction novel that details the lives of Olanna and Kainene, non-identical twins, during the Biafran war. Throughout their lives, Chimamanda deconstructs the idea of war as…
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“Conversations Around Women’s Reproductive Health are Surrounded by Silence” — Health Communicator Fungai Mutimodyo
Summary: A science and health communicator, journalism lecturer, and media practitioner based in Zimbabwe speaks on reproductive health misinformation, media literacy, and building feminist movements rooted in access to information and collective action. Fungai Mutimodyo…
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6 Ways to Deal with Burnout as a Feminist
Feminist burnout often goes unnamed, even as it shapes how you engage with advocacy, media, and everyday conversations. It begins with awareness, staying informed, and paying attention to what is happening around you. Over time,…
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The “Marriage Terminator”: How Theresa Kachindamoto Took Down Child Marriage in Malawi
Summary: Theresa Kachindamoto, known as the “Marriage Terminator,” used her authority as a traditional leader in Malawi to annul hundreds of child marriages, return girls to school and challenge deeply rooted cultural norms. In a…
