top of page
ANTAGONIZINE
Thought provoking
Search
Madison Challis
Dec 22, 20217 min read
A (Muppet) Christmas Carol (1992) and it’s Social Change for Children
How the films we watched as kids shaped our political positions of today. No matter what rendition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol...
300
Morgan Forbes
Dec 20, 20213 min read
Where are all the new Christmas Songs? Why we can’t stray from the Classics.
After the Halloween festivities are over, at the turn of each November, we expect to see the same classic Christmas hits climb up the...
250
James Hall
Dec 19, 20214 min read
How to Dress for Christmas Gatherings on YOUR Terms
The holiday season is here, and you know what that means; everyone is about to start dressing like it! Are you tired of all the ugly...
260
Lydia Dickinson
Dec 17, 20218 min read
These Are The Books You Should Read This Christmas
Christmas is a time for reading. Here are the top books that you should read this Christmas.
620
Madison Challis
Dec 15, 20215 min read
Capitalist vs Egalitarian Robots. Robots (2005)
How the films we watched as kids shaped our political positions today. Robots (2005) Perhaps without realising it, the films and TV shows...
1060
Morgan Forbes
Dec 13, 20213 min read
Are British Universities Doing Enough to Support Their Students During the Pandemic?
The UK saw its first national lockdown in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic in March 2020, and at least to some small or larger degree,...
140
RachelKauzeni
Dec 11, 20214 min read
'That Girl' Trend: Self Love or Harmful?
The latest Gen- Z trend to have taken over social media is 'that girl'. Since April of this year, videos with #thatgirl have garnered...
960
William Walden
Dec 9, 20215 min read
Parasocial Relationships in the Age of COVID-19
The 2020s are a complicated era to live in. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to define everyday life, even after mass vaccination and...
220
Hannah Taylor
Dec 8, 20214 min read
Quantitative Queering – Performing Economic Consumption and Identities in the LGBTQ Community
Ever wondered about the correlation between expressions of queerness and capitalism? Read on...
250
Sally Dobie
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Generation of Waste: Textile waste at COP26
A visual demonstration of the 144 million tonnes of textile waste produced yearly greeted delegates as they entered COP26’s Blue Zone...
180
Charlotte Lewis
Dec 4, 20213 min read
The Masculinisation of Dark-skinned Women in the Media
Marginalised communities have long been subject to caricature and negative portrayal in various media forms, particularly evident in...
4370
Lydia Dickinson
Dec 3, 20216 min read
“I’ll Get Older, But Your Lovers Stay My Age”: Taylor Swift’s Red On Exploitation &Age-Gaps
Red (Taylor's Version) gains a new perspective on Taylor's most damaging relationship. An exploration of age gaps, exploitation & older men.
3090
Sally Dobie
Dec 2, 20214 min read
Sustainable Red Carpet Fashion
Once upon a time ‘Who are you wearing?’ was one of the most commonly asked questions at a red carpet event. Brands like Alexander...
130
James Hall
Nov 29, 20215 min read
Those Left Behind: The Stories of the Afghan Allies Britain Didn't Evacuate and The Ones it Did.
The West's War Ends On Saturday the 28th of August 2021, the last British plane left Afghanistan; the U.K. managed to evacuate around...
480
Kristina Galvydyte
Nov 27, 20213 min read
What Does 'Cheugy' Mean and Why is it Hurtful to Women?
A new term has emerged on TikTok and has gained momentum amongst Gen Z: ‘cheugy’. The the expression is often directed at millennials,...
440
Sally Dobie
Nov 26, 20214 min read
Why a Politician's Style Matters
Politicians are judged for what they wear, just like anyone else who is in the public eye. Although the fashion choices of some...
150
Morgan Forbes
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Social Media and the Pressure to Read
In the midst of makeup tutorials; gaming videos, Mr Beast challenges and more, there is a growing community on YouTube called ‘BookTube’,...
250
camillegarratt
Nov 22, 20213 min read
Demythologising Spiking in the UK – From Stigma to Stranger Danger
You’ve probably heard about it on the news, scrolled through countless posts on social media, and had worrying discussions about it in...
720
Lydia Dickinson
Nov 21, 20215 min read
The Northern Independence Party: Could They Really Win?
The Northern Independence Party (NIP) was established in October 2020, with the specific aim of redressing the historic injustice of the...
540
Heading 3
bottom of page