We’ve all heard of the gender pay gap, but the gender PAIN gap might be a new one to you. The gender pain gap is a form of discrimination caused by an unconscious medical bias which typically cause doctors to not take women’s pain and health issues as seriously as males. A recent study confirmed that ‘perceivers underestimated female patients’ pain compared with males’ pain.’ It should be surprising that in 2021 women are faced with yet another discrimination, this time conc

June 21 st is probably a date you’ve heard of a lot. It’s everywhere: we hear it on television and social media, from our friends and family, from restaurants and clubs. Everywhere we go people are suggesting that we are returning back to 'normality' (whatever that means now.) The roadmap outlined by the government earlier this year suggested a phased plan to ease restrictions; the final stage being all restrictions removed and happening on the 21 st June or after (th

JK Rowling is undoubtedly most well known for writing the Harry Potter series. The widely popular book series has sold over 500 million books worldwide, being translated into over 80 languages, not to mention the hugely popular film adaptations that are loved by Potter fans around the globe. JK Rowling has, without question, had a hugely successful career, but her recent remarks regarding the transgender community have caused people to see her and her work through a vastly di