Isles of the Left

‘Militant Feminist’: the Straw Woman, or Battles with a Feminist You Never Met

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Feminism needs ambition to achieve change, but for the sake of appearing ‘nice’ and non-threatening, activists have to dedicate much effort and emotional labour to soothing their critics’ fears.  [Read more…] about ‘Militant Feminist’: the Straw Woman, or Battles with a Feminist You Never Met

MeTooEP: Rooting Out Sexual Harassment in the European Parliament

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The political sphere has also been a focal point of sexual harassment allegations, and in the European Parliament, a group of young feminists are determined to fight back. [Read more…] about MeTooEP: Rooting Out Sexual Harassment in the European Parliament

Abortion Debate in Malta: between Progress, Catholic Morality and Patriarchy

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Upholding Malta’s abortion ban is a way of asserting national moral righteousness. But what kind of morality does this entail and what does it mean for women? [Read more…] about Abortion Debate in Malta: between Progress, Catholic Morality and Patriarchy

[LISTEN] Discussing Abortion: on the Limits of Choice, Individualism and Protecting the Vulnerable

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Raisa Galea, Andrea Dibben and David Zammit reflect on the abortion debate in Malta.

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