The Fault in our Fiction: Lack of Diversity and Representation in Literature

By Francesca Ionescu As we, readers, have become more socially aware, our standards for what we read have changed. A book could be brilliant, but if it ignores the diverse world we live in, it raises the question whether we should pressure authors into being more aware of their writing and their audience. Diversity needs to come naturally. A huge issue lately in media seems … Continue reading The Fault in our Fiction: Lack of Diversity and Representation in Literature

LGBTQ+ Faces in Literature: Evelyn Hugo

by Amy Green. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo explores the life of a bisexual actor in the golden age of Hollywood. Evelyn, an effortlessly seductive actor, finds herself using her assets to leverage herself out of poverty. Being thrust into stardom in the 1950s, she quickly finds herself a male suiter and fell hard. … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Faces in Literature: Evelyn Hugo

Remakes and Representation – Men in Black: International

By Sarah Rawle International is the fourth film in the Men in Black universe, featuring Tessa Thompson as the franchise’s first female lead. Stepping onto the red carpet for the premiere in 2019, Thompson reported spotting a young girl dressed in a black suit and sunglasses, just like her own character in the film. Echoing Gal GadotÔÇÖs recognition as Wonder Woman amongst young girls, this … Continue reading Remakes and Representation – Men in Black: International

Transgender experiences are incredibly diverse and subjective, so why donÔÇÖt we acknowledge that?

By Violet Thompson When people find out that IÔÇÖm transgender, the first question IÔÇÖm usually always asked is, ÔÇ£so, are you going to do the surgery?ÔÇØ It doesnÔÇÖt matter if itÔÇÖs someone IÔÇÖve known for a long time, or a complete stranger ÔÇô IÔÇÖm usually always asked about my genitals. It doesnÔÇÖt matter if itÔÇÖs in a public space, which makes the whole affair quite … Continue reading Transgender experiences are incredibly diverse and subjective, so why donÔÇÖt we acknowledge that?