Our toxic relationship with Love Island
“The programme exploits strong emotions for views and profit”: Millicent Stott explores ‘Love Island’ and some of its central issues.
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Editor’s picks: creative writing
“Nostalgic, often full of rich, dreamlike prose”: Creative writing editor Millicent Stott recommends three books that dive into women’s rich inner lives.
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The new NICE guidelines: the pain is not ‘all in our heads’
Millicent Stott discusses whether the new NICE guidelines will be effective, or counterproductive in treating those with chronic primary pain.
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‘Skins’ and the unattainable lifestyle
“It is important to consider that while the show provides great entertainment, it is not the truthful, raw portrayal it claims to be” – Millicent Stott analyses how Skins tries to portray mental health and sixth form life.
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‘UK Hun’: A Queer Cultural Evolution?
‘UK Hun’, though frivolous and playful, is contributing to a wider queer cultural revolution: Millicent Scott discusses the impact and popularity of the new Drag Race song.
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The male gaze in queer cinema
‘I take issue with the heterosexual male directors who claim they are working hard to ensure cinema based on women’s same sex relationships is accurate’ – Millicent Stott analyses how the male gaze permeates itself in films featuring queer relationships.
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Women writers through the ages
“A shattered image of womanhood.” In celebration of International Women’s Day, Books look back at pioneering female authors.
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Is Depop problematic?
‘These items are a way to show you care about the planet enough to buy second hand, but that you also have a bit of extra cash to splurge on set items’. Millicent Stott dissects the darker side of Depop.
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