This week, season 4 of The Crown launched on Netflix. The Crown, for those that don’t know, is a historical drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. But the queen isn’t the only reason to watch this show. What’s it all about? The fourth series spans from 1977 to 1990. Thatcher’s premiership is portrayed […]

Kamala Harris is the vice president elect, making her the first female vice-president of the United States. This is a historic moment for women and girls across the globe, because it shows that women can achieve anything. Harris, who is 56 years old, is also the first black and Indian-American person to be elected to […]

One of things that 2020 has brought many of us, is a new hobby. A lot of people have been spending more time at home and the spare time has allowed them to explore their interests. But whilst a hobby is often a positive thing to take up for your mind and inner-tranquility, it also […]

The ‘glass ceiling’ is a metaphor given to describe the invisible barrier that women face when aiming for success. But does it exist? And if it does, how can you break through it? What does the glass ceiling look like? The glass ceiling is a subtle type of discrimination where you can’t realise opportunities, despite […]

An insult is when somebody uses a term, or a phrase with the intention of treating you with disrespect or scornful abuse. We have all been insulted in one way or another, but I think we should own insults. Here I explain why. Sticks and stones We’ve all heard the rhyme: ‘sticks and stones may […]