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How LGBTQ+ Dating Platforms Are Changing Online Dating by A Gonzalez
How LGBTQ+ Dating Platforms Are Changing Online Dating by A Gonzalez
Online dating has shifted from a niche option to one of the most popular pathways to finding romantic connections. Unfortunately, it hasn’t always led to good experiences for all. Mainstream... Read more...
Interview with Fran Ayala, the woman behind Bitches in Stitches
Interview with Fran Ayala, the woman behind Bitches in Stitches
Picture by Donna Ford Who is Fran Ayala,  the woman behind Bitches in Stitches? On paper, I'm a London-based brand strategist who's worked with international firms for clients including Microsoft, Marriott,... Read more...
Bodily Autonomy and Medical Accountability: Why Informed Consent Is a Feminist Issue by A. Stuart
We talk about consent a lot, and we should. Consent shapes our relationships, our sex lives, our safety, and our sense of self. Yet there is one place where consent is often treated like paperwork rather than power: the doctor’s office. Reproductive healthcare decisions can be deeply personal and time-sensitive. They can also happen in rooms where the language is technical, the pace is fast, and the power dynamic is real. That is exactly why informed consent matters. It is one of the clearest ways in which bodily autonomy becomes... Read more...
Raising the Next Generation: Gifts for Kids & Families
Raising the Next Generation: Gifts for Kids & Families
This category is dedicated to the little feminists (and the parents/guardians nurturing them). If you’re shopping for children (or for moms, dads, aunts and uncles who are instilling feminist values... Read more...
Small-but-Mighty Stocking Stuffers & Accessories (all under £10!)
Small-but-Mighty Stocking Stuffers & Accessories (all under £10!)
Sometimes big messages come in small packages. This category is all about affordable, fun little gifts and add-ons, perfect as stocking fillers, Secret Santa exchanges, or a bundle of feminist goodies.... Read more...
Liking yourself is an act of Revolution!
Liking yourself is an act of Revolution!
I don’t know about you, but I grew up surrounded by women who didn’t like themselves very much. Women who would rather get the insult in first before the world... Read more...
Interview with illustrator Anna Kokora
Interview with illustrator Anna Kokora
Who is Anna Kokora, the illustrator behind this piece? I am an illustrator and graphic designer who enjoys working in both digital and traditional media. In my personal art, I... Read more...
Cats, Witches, and the “Crazy Cat Woman”: A Feminist Take on Feline Power
Cats, Witches, and the “Crazy Cat Woman”: A Feminist Take on Feline Power
There’s something deliciously rebellious about cats. They don’t obey. They don’t fawn over you. They choose their moments of affection and then retreat into their own world, unapologetically independent. No... Read more...
Interview with Dearbhail McNulty
Interview with Dearbhail McNulty
Who is Dearbhail McNulty, the woman behind this collection for The Feminist Shop? Hi, I’m Dearbhail, a local artist based in Belfast! I recently graduated with a degree in Fine... Read more...
We need many more young angry women
We need many more young angry women
When Donald Trump dismissed Greta Thunberg this week as a “young, angry person” and mocked her detention during her humanitarian mission to Gaza, it was a classic deflection tactic. A... Read more...
Allyship Is a Verb: Doing the Work During Pride (and After)
Allyship Is a Verb: Doing the Work During Pride (and After)
Pride Month is a time of colour, celebration, and visibility. It’s also a time for reflection and responsibility — especially for allies. Because while the rainbows are beautiful and the... Read more...
The Roots of Pride: Protest, Power & Queer Feminism
The Roots of Pride: Protest, Power & Queer Feminism
Pride is powerful — but it didn’t begin as a celebration. It began as an uprising. Today, we might wear rainbows and march with joy, but it’s vital to remember... Read more...
The Boys Are Not Alright: How Misogyny Targets Teen Boys
The Boys Are Not Alright: How Misogyny Targets Teen Boys
Something is happening to our boys. And it’s not just hormones, teenage rebellion, or the usual growing pains. It’s darker, deeper, and more dangerous. Because in the vacuum left by... Read more...
Why Feminism Needs to Talk About Masculinity
Why Feminism Needs to Talk About Masculinity
We talk a lot about how patriarchy harms women—and rightly so, I will keep doing it until my last breath. But in order to dismantle the systems that uphold inequality,... Read more...
Feminist Fathers, a secret weapon!
Feminist Fathers, a secret weapon!
Here’s our radical thought: an key part of the revolution starts at home… with Dad! Feminist fathers don’t just change nappies (though yes, obviously, please do that too). They change... Read more...
Why We Don’t Do Fast Fashion (And Never Will)
Why We Don’t Do Fast Fashion (And Never Will)
You know this as much as we do—fast fashion is everywhere. It promises cheap prices, endless choice, and next-day delivery. But what it doesn’t advertise is the true cost of... Read more...
Why Feminism Needs Climate Action
Why Feminism Needs Climate Action
We talk a lot about intersectionality in feminism—and rightly so. It helps us understand that our struggles don’t exist in isolation. Gender, race, class, ability, and environment all intersect. And... Read more...
Ask Your Dad
Ask Your Dad
“Ask your dad.”A phrase not heard nearly enough in most households. Why? Because when it comes to kids, chores, emotional labour, and the mental to-do list that never ends, mum... Read more...
More Than a Mum: Motherhood, Identity, and Equality in 2025
More Than a Mum: Motherhood, Identity, and Equality in 2025
Mother’s Day in the UK is coming up on Sunday, 30th March 2025. Cue the sentimental cards, the last-minute supermarket flowers, and the well-meaning “thanks, Mum!” messages. But beyond the... Read more...
10 Ways to Mark International Women’s Day 2025 (Beyond Marching!)
10 Ways to Mark International Women’s Day 2025 (Beyond Marching!)
International Women’s Day is a day of action, celebration, and solidarity. Marching is, of course, a brilliant and fundamental way to make our voices heard, to bond with others, and... Read more...
International Women's Day 2025: Embracing Every Woman and Girl
International Women's Day 2025: Embracing Every Woman and Girl
It's that time of year again—International Women's Day (IWD). A time for celebration, reflection, and a stark reminder: the fight for equality is far from over. Why, in 2025, do... Read more...
The black friday dilemma
The black friday dilemma
Black Friday is just two weeks away, and I’m stuck in a bit of a dilemma. On one hand, I know we need sales to survive (and hopefully thrive), but... Read more...
5 WOMEN IN ETHICAL FASHION WHO ARE JUST KILLING IT by Chere Di Boscio
5 WOMEN IN ETHICAL FASHION WHO ARE JUST KILLING IT by Chere Di Boscio
We, at the feminist shop are passionate about women AND about ethical fashion and consumption but we are no experts at all on Luxury!! So  for those of you that... Read more...
Interview with Ellie Macieira-Fielding, founder of The New Feminist,
Interview with Ellie Macieira-Fielding, founder of The New Feminist,
I am so excited to interview the founder of The New Feminist a brilliant media outlet full of great articles, important information and lots of talent poured into educating about the... Read more...
How to save your daughter $300K+ by Jo-Ann Finkelstein
How to save your daughter $300K+ by Jo-Ann Finkelstein
When I asked Jo-Ann if we could re-publish one of her articles as part of the launch of her amazing book Sexism and Sensibility she generously went for the most... Read more...
Interview with Jo-Ann S. Finkelstein, PhD and author of "sexism and sensibility"
Interview with Jo-Ann S. Finkelstein, PhD and author of "sexism and sensibility"
So excited to interview the amazing Jo-Ann Finkelstein, author of Sexism and sensibility a brilliant parenting book to raise confident women in today's society! BUY IT HERE Who is Jo-Ann... Read more...
A Journey Through Africa's Present-day Feminist Struggles; My Reflection about the Feminist Africa Journals. by Nabwire Polyne
A Journey Through Africa's Present-day Feminist Struggles; My Reflection about the Feminist Africa Journals. by Nabwire Polyne
As an avid reader of the Feminist Africa journals, I find myself continually drawn to the rich, nuanced perspectives they offer on the evolving landscape of African feminism. Among the... Read more...
OMGYes - My (feminist) experience with THE women's pleasure website
OMGYes - My (feminist) experience with THE women's pleasure website
This is my honest review of OMGYes, the website that explores female pleasure! Don't keep reading if you don't want to be persuaded to start right now with your subscription!... Read more...
The Current Landscape of Female Genital Mutilation in The Gambia by Ya-Fatou Ceesay and Numahaiseta Sillah
The Current Landscape of Female Genital Mutilation in The Gambia by Ya-Fatou Ceesay and Numahaiseta Sillah
Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is defined by the World Health Organisation as the deliberate cutting of the female genitalia. This includes extreme procedures such as the entire removal of... Read more...
Earth Day and Feminism
Earth Day and Feminism
Today is not only Earth Day; it is also the 50th anniversary! So we have been reading about ecofeminism and about the relationship between earth day and feminism and we... Read more...
Excerpt Land Marks, A Novel by Maryann Lesert
Excerpt Land Marks, A Novel by Maryann Lesert
Excerpt: Chapter 1   Land Marks opens with Rebecca, the narrator, coming home after a long day of teaching to discover that one of her former students, Sonya, has been arrested... Read more...
Interview with Maryann Lesert - Author of Land Marks
Interview with Maryann Lesert - Author of Land Marks
Very excited to interview Maryann Lesert and hear more about her thoughts on how feminism and nature are intertwined!      Tell us more about Maryann Lesert, ecofeminist author, activist,... Read more...
Interview with Danusia Malina-Derben, author, podcaster and consultant.
Interview with Danusia Malina-Derben, author, podcaster and consultant.
Do you know the people that you meet and after you hang up the phone you are both smiling and asking yourself "what has just happened?" this is my feeling... Read more...
Dress Like You Love Yourself! by Nuala McMenamin
Dress Like You Love Yourself! by Nuala McMenamin
In a world that often dictates how women should look, dress and be, loving yourself enough to dress your body exactly how you want to, is an entirely liberating experience... Read more...
Interview with Nuala McMenamin - Feminist Stylist
Interview with Nuala McMenamin - Feminist Stylist
I won't apologise for interviewing my friends because I gravitate towards awesome feminists with lots to say!   Speaking with Nuala always feels like extra permission to love yourself. When... Read more...
Aleksandra Makarenko interview - Artist of the Smash it collection
Aleksandra Makarenko interview - Artist of the Smash it collection
I am so glad to showcase more about this amazing woman! Every conversation with her makes me smile and her ideas about these collection were all phenomenal!  In this interview... Read more...
Interview with Carys and Kate, the creatives behind the Christmas collection!
Interview with Carys and Kate, the creatives behind the Christmas collection!
Really excited to be showcasing this duo of outspoken, fun feminist young women. I am delighted about our christmas collaboration and can't wait to work with them more :) Who... Read more...
Interview with Seraphina Malina-Derben, a 10 years old girl with her own podcast!
Interview with Seraphina Malina-Derben, a 10 years old girl with her own podcast!
I am always very impressed by the people we interview in The Feminist Shop but this one there is an extra element of WOW, because Seraphina, even if is only... Read more...
The Even Darker Side of Halloween by Lilith
The Even Darker Side of Halloween by Lilith
Dear Sisters, It’s that time of year again! I just saw yet another film where witchcraft and magick were associated with Satan, demons, and dark and evil forces. And of... Read more...
How representation has been important for me - By Ana Luiza Lima Da Silva
How representation has been important for me - By Ana Luiza Lima Da Silva
The topic of representation has been in constant debate for the past few years. At university, I had lecturers getting out of their way to look for composers that just... Read more...
Come join me!
Come join me!
    In 2018, I wrote Mika & Lolo's first book. That's why I left my job; I was sure I was going to pursue a career as a children's... Read more...
Speaking of monsters.
Speaking of monsters.
They are no monsters. They don’t hide in the parks, with three heads. They don’t announce it. They don’t look a certain way. They don’t say specific things. They are... Read more...
Interview Jen Lumanlan - Author of parenting beyond power
Interview Jen Lumanlan - Author of parenting beyond power
I am so very pleased to have interviewed Jen Lumanlan, the author of Parenting beyond power and the creator of "your parenting mojo" She dares to re-imagine parenting beyond all... Read more...
How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family – and the World by Jen Lumanlan
How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family – and the World by Jen Lumanlan
Problems in the world – and at home We are facing enormous social and environmental challenges in the world which, at their root, can be traced to White supremacy (and... Read more...
Understanding my cycle: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Understanding my cycle: A Journey of Self-Discovery
"I would find myself on the sofa, tears streaming down my cheeks. I would swear to my husband, Chris, that I rarely felt this bad. I would promise him that... Read more...
Interview - Barbie (if she were a feminist icon)
Interview - Barbie (if she were a feminist icon)
I have had the privilege to tap into my own madness and interview barbie... because...why not?? Following the same questions that we always have in the website I wanted to... Read more...
Is Barbie a feminist film?
Is Barbie a feminist film?
"Mattel is a capitalist and corrupt company that just wants to make money out of feminism." "Yes, I totally agree. And the film is really good. Both things can be... Read more...
There will be no revolution without childcare.
There will be no revolution without childcare.
By the time you have to put the kids to sleep, you are desperate to go to bed yourself, but you don't because that is the only time you have... Read more...
Interview with Melted Parents NI
Interview with Melted Parents NI
I live in Northern Ireland, a place where I have been long enough to call home. A place that I get to love, and to hate, and to change and... Read more...
Interview with Deborah Price - author of The Peanut Factory
Interview with Deborah Price - author of The Peanut Factory
I love showcasing women authors! And I was really impressed about the topic of the memoir/novel by Deborah Price so of course I said yes when she asked to tell... Read more...