‘‘The Beauty Myth’’ in the Digital Age: Why Naomi Wolf’s Ideas Are Still Prevalent
More than three decades after its publication, The Beauty Myth continues to resonate in a world where social media and influencer culture have evolved the pressures surrounding physical appearance. What…
Should cosmetic surgery be banned?
**Warning some people may find the following image disturbing** The Big Debate is a regular Badger feature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers…
Heather Moorhouse’s Bold Creativity
Heather Moorhouse, more commonly known as ‘makeupmouse’ by her fans, is a make-up artist who has built a successful career as a beauty-focused YouTube creator. She was a speaker at…
In conversation with Ola Johnson
When fashion and beauty is combined with self-empowerment, the result is Ola Johnson. Brighton based blogger and vlogger Ola Johnson is only 25, but is quickly becoming internet royalty. With…
Reinventing the Barbie
Josie Mortimer, Jessica Kraft and Ludovica Fioravanti analyse the reinvention of the Barbie doll. Since her conception in 1959, Barbie has ruled girl-world, and has long been considered the standard…
Gender is a drag performance
Last week I wrote in these pages that feminism is a relevant and important social movement that offers benefits for everyone. As part of this argument, this week I offer…