Issue 8

Dear friends,  

Issue 8 has arrived! Unintentionally yet wonderfully, a theme seems to have emerged this time around gender identity. There is Beth’s piece, which speaks of the trauma of being transgender in a society that enforces a gender binary, and the power dynamics that one would face within themselves in the name of survival and the parallels those dynamics have within a group setting. 

Ghazal and Reham’s review of the film Joyland, approaches the theme from a different perspective. It explores gender roles, gender identity, sexuality and power in Pakistan, highlighting oppressive power dynamics while also affirming cultural traditions and belonging. Henry’s piece about her mother offers yet another perspective. It highlights a solidarity between trans and cis women in the ways our bodies are reduced and forced into essentialist categories. 

There is also a lovely poem by Lianne, and artwork by Liberal Jane and Ruth Bergman. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to contribute your writing or art for a future issue. We are very happy to discuss ideas and work with you to bring your ideas into print.   

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Peace and Solidarity! 

Henry, Nora and Reham x 

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