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Tag: louise wylie

In Defence of Satire: Why Making Fun of Those In Power Is Good For Democracy

I’m writing in defence of satire, and no, this isn’t a satirical piece about satire because that is too meta. … More

louise wylie, satire, University of Glasgow

[qmunicuts] – The Column That Talks Shit About China To Its Face

A man was punched in the face on the New York subway for looking a lot like Shia Labeouf. The … More

louise wylie, qmunicuts, University of Glasgow

Coping With Exam Disappointment

Exams are over! It’s time to celebrate and par-tay. But what do you do if you’re just not in the … More

academics, bad exam, exams, louise wylie, results, University of Glasgow

Arts Review: Girls and Their Mothers

Hillhead Library, 8 April – 22 May Hillhead Library is currently showcasing a photography exhibition called ‘Girls and Their Mothers’, … More

girls and their mothers, hillhead library, kim simpson, louise wylie, University of Glasgow

The House of Lords to the rescue? An Existential Crisis

I’m in a bit of a dilemma. As a republican, I cry myself to sleep at night remembering that the … More

child poverty, conservatives, glasgow university, House of Lords, household income, labour, liberal democrats, louise wylie, politics, tories, uk government, University of Glasgow

Pro-life protesters set to target Glasgow hospital

Pro-lifers are free to disagree with abortion but it should not come at the expense of a woman’s right to … More

40 Days For Life, abortion, feminism, glasgow university, human rights, louise wylie, pro-choice, pro-life, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, reproductive rights, University of Glasgow, women

‘Virginity Scholarships’ offered in South Africa

A South African mayor last month introduced a new scholarship fund offered only to “virgin girls”, designed to preserve their … More

Dudu Mazibuko, education, feminism, glasgow university, louise wylie, poverty, sex, south africa, University of Glasgow, uThukela, virginity, women

Travel Writing: Thailand – My cultural Kick Up the Backside

As the plump little woman sat on my thighs and punched me repeatedly in the back, I felt more than … More

glasgow university, louise wylie, Thialand, tourism, travel, travel writing, University of Glasgow

Gender imbalance? What gender imbalance?

I have been living in a state of ignorant bliss. For years I was under the naïve impression that female … More

feminism, glasgow university, louise wylie, matthew syed, qmunicate, sexism, sport, University of Glasgow

Grindr Sounds Alarm on Egyptian LGBT Witch Hunt

When the Egyptian people took to the streets in January and February 2011, many were not simply asking for a … More

egypt, glasgow university, grindr, LGBT, louise wylie, qmunicate, University of Glasgow

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