Tag: books

• Before Patriarchy: When Women Held Knowledge

  Nov 2

  Minoan Snake Goddess figurines, c. 1600 BCE, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete. “There was a time when divinity had a woman’s face.” – Marija Gimbutas. For millennia, before the rise of kings, priests, and… more ›

• Chapter Six: The Twenty-First Century – Autonomy and Ambivalence

  Oct 8

  Introduction The twenty-first century has brought both unprecedented freedoms and persistent ambivalence for single women. Legally and structurally, women can now access education, professions, banking, and property without male mediation.… more ›

• Chapter Three – The Eighteenth Century – Independence and Respectability

  Oct 4

  Introduction The eighteenth century marked a turning point in the history of single women. Demographic change, urban growth, and the spread of market economies ensured that unmarried women were increasingly… more ›

• Chapter One -Medieval Roots -Unmarried Women and Business

  Oct 4

  Introduction The medieval period (c. 1100–1500) provides the earliest substantial records of single women’s participation in economic life. Unlike married women, who were legally subsumed under the doctrine of coverture,… more ›

• The Single Woman as a Historical Subject

  Oct 4

  Introduction Aims of the Study This book examines the history of single women from the medieval period to the present, exploring how they have been defined, represented, and positioned within… more ›

• Nigel Farage: Britain’s Jonathan Wild?

  Aug 31

  How an 18th-century grifter’s playbook explains today’s politics The Wildman of Boningale In the early 1700s, Britain was plagued by crime, corruption, and the absence of a professional police force.… more ›

• Britain Isn’t Broken—It’s Being Weaponised: How Farage Turns Bins into Propaganda

  Apr 2

  This week, Nigel Farage posted a 12-second video showing burning bin bags on a street in Alum Rock, Birmingham. There was no commentary, no context—just the words: “Britain is broken.… more ›

• 11 Best Feminist Books You Must Read: Essential Literature for Empowerment and Equality (And Why)

  Mar 15

  Discover 11 essential feminist books exploring women’s rights, empowerment, historical struggles, and gender equality. A must-read list for every feminist reader! Are you looking for the best feminist books to… more ›