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What the online vitriol towards Anna Kalinskaya says about parasocial relationships and social norms

Tennis player Anna Kalinskaya recently became the target of online scrutiny due to her relationship with fellow athlete Jannik Sinner. This kind of backlash is far from unheard of. Famous women often find themselves at the center of parasocial-relationship-fuelled online debates because of their relationships with other celebrities. Yet this phenomenon exemplifies how, in a world obsessed with romance and dating, women in heterosexual relationships still can’t escape societal norms and expectations of how a girlfriend or wife “should” act.

Roberta Fabbrocino @

The Role of Female Vampires in Gothic Narratives and Media by Women

Vampires have been used as allegories for an array of Others, from the LGBTQIA+ community to people with disabilities. Still, stories of female vampires tend to have even another narrative layer. They frequently explore the female experience's many elements and other vampire fiction themes.

Roberta Fabbrocino @

The Female Gaze in Photography –  ‘A Woman I Once Knew’

In "A Woman I Once Knew," photographer Rosalind Fox Solomon takes readers into an intimate exploration of memory, identity, and aging. Through a clever combination of media, Solomon reflects on her life as a woman, empathically giving space to a subject artists rarely focus on.

Roberta Fabbrocino @

Jouana Samia of The Company Didn’t Have a Role Model – So She Became One

“Growing up, I never saw girls who looked like me. Later, I was fortunate to surround myself with the right people to get to where I am today. But I’m still that little girl from Sonnenallee who just loved to dance. I think the less I try to be a role model, the more I can inspire others in my own way. Step by step, I’m happy to see more Arab women in the spotlight, showing other Arab women, girls, and boys that they can say, “That’s going to be me.”

Sinah Griessler @

From Girl in Red to Billie Eilish: How LGBTQ+ Artists Are Shaping Modern Music

The music industry is experiencing a powerful shift as Sapphic pop and rock dominate charts and festival lineups, bringing LGBTQ+ voices into the mainstream. With artists like girl in red, MUNA, and Billie Eilish leading the charge, songs that openly celebrate women-loving-women (WLW) experiences are resonating with wider audiences. This new era of queer visibility is finally giving fans the representation they've been searching for, proving there's a thriving market for music that speaks authentically to LGBTQ+ lives and stories.

Luisa Beinhold @
Anna Kalinskaya and Jannik Sinner – why do we still blame the girlfriend?

What the online vitriol towards Anna Kalinskaya says about parasocial relationships and social norms

Tennis player Anna Kalinskaya recently became the target of online scrutiny due to her relationship with fellow athlete Jannik Sinner. This kind of backlash is far from unheard of. Famous women often find themselves at the center of parasocial-relationship-fuelled online debates because of their relationships with other celebrities. Yet this phenomenon exemplifies how, in a world obsessed with romance and dating, women in heterosexual relationships still can’t escape societal norms and expectations of how a girlfriend or wife “should” act.

Roberta Fabbrocino
Jouana Samia of The Company Didn’t Have a Role Model – So She Became One

Jouana Samia of The Company Didn’t Have a Role Model – So She Became One

“Growing up, I never saw girls who looked like me. Later, I was fortunate to surround myself with the right people to get to where I am today. But I’m still that little girl from Sonnenallee who just loved to dance. I think the less I try to be a role model, the more I can inspire others in my own way. Step by step, I’m happy to see more Arab women in the spotlight, showing other Arab women, girls, and boys that they can say, “That’s going to be me.”

Sinah Griessler
How Sapphic Pop and Rock Music Are Leading LGBTQ+ Representation in the Music Industry

From Girl in Red to Billie Eilish: How LGBTQ+ Artists Are Shaping Modern Music

The music industry is experiencing a powerful shift as Sapphic pop and rock dominate charts and festival lineups, bringing LGBTQ+ voices into the mainstream. With artists like girl in red, MUNA, and Billie Eilish leading the charge, songs that openly celebrate women-loving-women (WLW) experiences are resonating with wider audiences. This new era of queer visibility is finally giving fans the representation they've been searching for, proving there's a thriving market for music that speaks authentically to LGBTQ+ lives and stories.

Luisa Beinhold
Kristen Stewart’s Journey from Horny Vampire Teen to Queer Cultist

Kristen Stewart’s Journey from Horny Vampire Teen to Queer Cultist

What happens when women take over the silver screen and engage in cold-blooded acts often reserved for men? Well, aside from upsetting hetero men, these narratives often delve into the eerie and the uncanny—the unexpected. Portraying what’s inconceivable, Kristen Stewart has embraced this shift, transitioning from a confused, vampire-obsessed teen to embodying queer occultism and erotism—and we’re here for it.

Alejandra Espinosa
2024 Paris Olympics: Are Women Reaching Equality?

2024 Paris Olympics: Are Women Reaching Equality?

Have sports competitions become the barometer of gender equality? We think so. In this Olympics’ edition, gender equality has been said to be at the centre of the event, intendedly reassured by the selection of artists participating in the opening ceremony last Friday. But does a 50:50 quota system mean gender inclusivity? Here we have a look at the progress of gender inclusivity, from the first appearance of female competitors at the 1900 Paris Olympics to this day.

Alejandra Espinosa