In praise of our universal femininity: the forgotten writings of Rose Allatini
Imagine a world where every person embraces their femininity. It is a world where gender non-conformity is celebrated as civilised and enlightened; where queer people are free to love whomever…
Embracing vulnerability: reimagining masculinity in Scottish fiction
The 2021 online edition of the Paisley Book Festival has managed to be as magical as last year’s in-person events. The Festival is in its second year and has been…
In conversation with PrideSoc’s Jaime Prada
Jaime Prada, referring to the beige-brown second-hand polo shirt they are wearing, says, “This is someone’s granddad’s shirt. You haven’t seen me in person but everything I buy, I always…
What both sides on the APA and Gillette debate can learn from each other
The past weeks have been significant regarding men and their masculinities. Firstly, the American Psychological Association (APA) made headlines as, for the first time ever, they released recommended guidelines for…
Unlonely loneliness: looking at the nature of loneliness in older men
Loneliness is a familiar part of the human experience; however, it is a particularly pressing issue amongst the elderly in the UK. The Office for National Statisticsb(2013) reported that 50…
Male suicide and the ‘crisis of masculinity’
Content warning: suicide. One could say that the concept of masculinity is like Fight Club: the first rule is that you don’t talk about it. Indeed, this curious comparison is…