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The Rise Of ‘Fangirl Feminism’ And Pop Culture Activism

In the last decade, we’ve witnessed feminism’s rebrand in real time. What was traditionally considered the domain of 'angry, man-hating, hairy-armpitted extremists', is now a mainstream ideology.

Popular recording artists have played a huge part in the cultural reimagining of what it means to be a feminist, and destigmatising a label once considered toxic. These artists frequently centre a woman’s lived experience, call out sexism and double standards, and shine a light on harmful gendered expectations and behaviours.

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This Drag Queen Wants To Pay Your Bills

A Melbourne drag queen’s act of kindness has kicked off a social movement that sees strangers paying the bills of people who have been financially disadvantaged due to coronavirus.

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Bring Back The True Aussie Bogan

Harmlessly celebrated as a larrikin hero and adored the world over, the once innocent ‘bogan’ has evolved into something more sinister.

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