Welcome to The View Magazine Issue 12: Women Versus The StateNew issue

What happens when women confront the oppressive forces of state power? The View Magazine Issue 12 fearlessly examines this question, delving into the intersection of justice, trauma, and resilience. At its core, this issue is about the strength of women navigating a world where systemic failures often perpetuate marginalization. Inside This Issue This edition illuminates the lives…

December 10, 20240Comments

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Farah’s Story: A Step Forward in Her Fight for Justice

Farah’s story, featured in The Mirror UK, highlights her battle with cancer while facing horrific conditions in prison, including being chained to her hospital bed. Her struggle for humane treatment is gaining attention. A key step forward is the involvement of her lawyer, Mark McDonald, who has made her case a priority and is fighting for…

October 15, 20240Comments

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Illuminating Trauma: Feminist Perspective

When Susan Pease Bannit transitioned away from her established psychotherapy practice, she brought to light the intricate layers of psychological trauma. Her narrative is more than just a personal tale; it serves as an essential beacon for anyone entangled in the grips of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociative disorders and the haunting shadows of ritual…

February 29, 20240Comments

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The Gift (for The View)

Although she may not realize it, on the day she is born every little girl receives a gift, bought, wrapped and neatly wrapped in a small pink box. This gift is her personal identity, and inside it is the sum of all her dreams, all she will become, and all she will learn to be.

December 13, 20230Comments

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Structures of Consciousness with Lisa Guenther

The dark realities of the prison system often go unexplored, leaving many unaware of inhumane practices such as solitary confinement and the weaponization of race. Episode 45 of our podcast features Lisa Guenther, a renowned academic who shares her profound insights into these issues. Her experiences and research offer a perspective that challenges conventional views…

December 13, 20230Comments

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Fear, The Future of Our Planet and Eco-Anxiety with Linda Aspey

Climate change is not just an environmental issue but a psychological one. In this podcast episode, we had the opportunity to discuss eco-anxiety, a burgeoning concern that's quietly seeping into our society. Eco-anxiety stems from a constant fear and anticipation about the future of our planet. It's a silent epidemic that we, as a society,…

December 6, 20230Comments

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Small contribution, big retribution – the inequality of climate change

Balochistan is abundant in coal, gas and minerals, yet its population ranks at the bottom of the Human Development Index. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main occupations. The devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022 is a stark reminder of the unevenness of the effects of climate change, with those with the least carbon footprint…

November 29, 20230Comments

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Women, Life, Freedom

Protest movements are not new to Iran, and Iranian women’s resilience has often been at the center of these events. In the latest podcast episode, Women Life Freedom’s editor-in-chief Malu Halasa takes a deep dive into the roots of the protests and the remarkable bravery of women in Iran. Halasa’s insights help us navigate the…

November 22, 20230Comments

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Limited edition fine art prints new for Autumn 2023 by The View Collective

The View Collective The View Collective consists of women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. We have published a set of limited edition fine art giclée prints, created by Redcliffe Fine Arts in Bristol. Each one is signed and numbered, in limited editions of 5 Their art depicts how…

October 6, 20230Comments

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Laura Bates, Fix the System

Laura Bates, a feminist writer and advocate, reveals the institutionalised discrimination that lies at the core of five of the nation's most prominent institutions. Through the power of personal stories and incontrovertible evidence, she uncovers the systemic injustice of sexual exploitation which serves as a powerful call to action for change. This book delves deep…

October 6, 20230Comments

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