Are the old class-structured identities fading and are we beginning to see similarities to Northern Ireland’s politics in the rest of the UK?
The latest opinion pieces from students at Surrey
Street Harassment in the UK: Degrading, Offensive, and Threatening, But Not Illegal
Harriet highlights the real issues and danger of street harassement, which is still considered a simple joke by many, this despite the proven emotional and psychological impact it has on most victims.
The Traps of Self-Optimisation
What does constantly wanting to perform better reveal about ourselves and our society?
The Link Between Propaganda, Multiple Realities, and Political Instability
What happens when a unifying reality maintained by propaganda dissolves into an ideological system made of a variety of realities vying for dominance? Most likely, instability.
Beyonce, Black Fishing, Body Image and Multiple Identity Crises
How Beychella and BlackFishing have made me reflect on being a mixed-race woman in current Western society.
“It’s just politics bro. There is no other way to explain it. That’s the way it is.” – Toxic Cultures within Team Surrey
In light of sexual assault allegations against Team Surrey sportsmen, Bethany Dawson investigates how structural bias and the prevalence of alcohol have fuelled sexist and discriminatory practices within Team Surrey.
The Pointless Consumption of Pain in the Era of Trauma Porn
Is sharing an upsetting video depicting someone's suffering ever an effective and harmless way to spread awareness? Or is it the exact opposite?
Finding Solace in Liminality and Confusion: an Ode to the Google Maps Robot
In a deeply personal essay, Carlinhos Manuel Gomes writes about the Google Maps robot, dissociation, and finding comfort and peace in liminal places.
Raccoons, And Our Collective Struggle With Capitalism
Yes, this is a meme but it’s also politics, this is how the world works now.