Most rapid exodus ever
IN WHAT the UN has called the most rapid exodus ever, more than one million have now fled Ukraine and are seeking refuge both in neighbouring countries and further afield. In…
Fighting back against disability stigma
IT reflects the times we live in that disabled people are stigmatised and dehumanised in society. Ableist language is used in everyday life, and even I’ve been guilty of failing…
The demonisation of disabled people
Social media. You either love it or hate it. It’s great for activism and countering government propaganda but it also attracts conspiracy theorists and undesirables who see an opportunity to…
Sex and Gender – The Battle of Confusion
Woman. Has it become a dirty word? That’s the question that has been raised by Rosie DiMannio of the Toronto Star. Her strong worded opinion piece attempts to make the…
Is intersectionality a revolutionary idea?
Intersectionality is the idea that all forms of oppression are interconnected. At first glance,this is entirely correct. However, does it really stand up to scrutiny once critically analysed? The Origins…