It's more than just wanting a 'ladies' handbag'. Jon B explains why he's tired with traditional notions of gender and masculinity that no one chooses, but which still dominate how society at large views us.
Tag: LGBT
Queer footballers and the politics of coming out
With the media suggesting that premiership footballers are set to come out, Marcus Stow looks at the politics of coming out and asks what our allies are doing to support us
Northern Ireland’s democratic failure
The DUP has blocked a majority vote in favour of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. How are power sharing measures hindering democracy and progress? Danni Glover investigates.
On why I think I’m starting to get why #fuckcispeople is a thing – A response to Helen Lewis
As the row over Germaine Greer refuses to go away, Jon B writes in response to New Statemen commentator Helen Lewis about the continued failure of cis people to truly empathise with what's at stake here.
Brave Man: rejecting ‘allyship’
With the release of Will Young's Brave Man came a discussion about what it means to be a trans ally. Our guest writer 'How Upsetting' takes issue with the concept of allyship and asks who does it really benefit?
‘Asexual Awareness Week’ – Thoughts
We're in the midst of Asexuality Awareness Week, and guest writer Pip Williams shares her thoughts on the subject.
Thicker than water: challenging Northern Ireland’s blood donation ban
A year without sexual activity for MSM is a pointless and alienating gesture, and the lifetime ban on blood donation in Northern Ireland egregiously so. Danni Glover shares her thoughts.
On the selfishness of the white cis gay male
As LGBT+ equality moves forward, we are increasingly presented with the selfishness of the white cis gay man. Jon B gives his opinion on why gay men need to do better by the rest of the LGBT+ community.
Why do you see so few black same-sex couples?
Marcus Stow delves into the reasons behind so many black gay men being in relationships with white guys and comes up with some fascinating conclusions.
Inside and out: acknowledging privilege and oppression
Sometimes, being supportive of those that are oppressed just means making sure their voices are heard. Stephanie Farnsworth discusses privilege and oppression.
The Queerness 