https://nataliesherriff.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Natalie SherriffenSun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/shop/p/pre-order-issue-6-body-movementsThe Body Movements issue investigates intersectionality within sport in three core parts: Utopian Arenas, Eyes on the Prize, and Beyond Sports. Across these sections, we dissect questions of accessibility, gender, race, disability, mental health, community and self-development in detailed conversation with fourteen incredible athletes; each bringing a unique and insightful perspective to their discipline. This issue is packed full of vibrant, playful editorials and powerful personal pieces — wSun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/shop/p/pre-order-issue-6-body-movementshttps://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/shop/p/pre-order-issue-6-body-movementsThe Body Movements issue investigates intersectionality within sport in three core parts: Utopian Arenas, Eyes on the Prize, and Beyond Sports. Across these sections, we dissect questions of accessibility, gender, race, disability, mental health, community and self-development in detailed conversation with fourteen incredible athletes; each bringing a unique and insightful perspective to their discipline. This issue is packed full of vibrant, playful editorials and powerful personal pieces — wSun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/shop/p/pre-order-issue-6-body-movementshttps://thebristolcable.org/2023/12/bristol-sex-workers-demand-labour-rights/How do you organise in a workplace that isn’t recognised as one? For the past year, the United Kingdom has seen widespread economic and political turmoil. Amid a cost-of-living crisis, real-term wage cuts, job insecurity and work pressures, many people have sought to unionise. But when it comes to sex workers, their ability to do so is complicated. Audrey Caradonna, a spokesperson for the Bristol Sex Workers’ Collective (BSWC) and national campaign for sex workers’ rights Decrim Now, says theMon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://thebristolcable.org/2023/12/bristol-sex-workers-demand-labour-rights/https://medium.com/@natsherriff_/march-of-the-mummies-parents-in-bristol-call-for-affordable-childcare-and-wider-reformation-27e9fdf3e58dApproximately 2,000 parents took to the streets in Bristol this weekend. The ‘March of the Mummies’ saw parents calling upon the government to urgently reform access to childcare, parental leave and to ensure greater employment protections, especially for women. Organised by Pregnant Then Screwed, the protest was just one of 11 across the country on Saturday. Founded by Author and Political Campaigner, Joeli Brearley, the charity advocates and campaigns on behalf of women who have faced discrTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://medium.com/@natsherriff_/march-of-the-mummies-parents-in-bristol-call-for-affordable-childcare-and-wider-reformation-27e9fdf3e58dhttps://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/stories/tradwivesSince 2020, tradwives have popped up over various social media platforms. A neologism for ‘traditional wife,’ they are a niche subculture of women who choose to embody a ‘traditional lifestyle,’ with clearly defined gender roles associated with patriarchal, heteronormative, nuclear family units. The fantasy of the nuclear family has typically consisted of a father who participates within the labour market and a mother who concerns herself with home production or child-care duties. Whilst the traTue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/stories/tradwiveshttps://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/stories/tradwivesSince 2020, tradwives have popped up over various social media platforms. A neologism for ‘traditional wife,’ they are a niche subculture of women who choose to embody a ‘traditional lifestyle,’ with clearly defined gender roles associated with patriarchal, heteronormative, nuclear family units. The fantasy of the nuclear family has typically consisted of a father who participates within the labour market and a mother who concerns herself with home production or child-care duties. Whilst the traTue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/stories/tradwiveshttps://www.bristol247.com/lifestyle/news-lifestyle/meet-the-queer-artist-pushing-for-change-in-nail-industry/“I wanted to be able to create my own workplace culture and boundaries which are inclusive.” These are the words of Nathan Taylor, a queer, disabled and working class nail artist who is pushing for change in the nail art industry. They have noted that a lack of funding or support for marginalised communities routinely excludes them from the industry since becoming self-employed and running their own business. Taking matters into their own hands, Nathan has forged career path which allows themTue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bristol247.com/lifestyle/news-lifestyle/meet-the-queer-artist-pushing-for-change-in-nail-industry/https://www.indiependent.co.uk/book-review-the-science-of-stuck-britt-frank/The self-help industry has rapidly expanded over the last few decades and encompasses everything from life-coaching, motivational talks and books, to online self-help courses and workshops. Whilst self-help books can be written by virtually anyone with the resources and means to do so, I have often found myself less receptive to books promising self-help. This owes to the fact that authors sometimes omit the political, economic or social privileges that they have evidently hold in order to haveThu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.indiependent.co.uk/book-review-the-science-of-stuck-britt-frank/https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/cafes/coffee-pop-up-opens-permanent-site-in-south-bristol/A popular coffee pop-up is opening a second location in Bristol. Coffee Club will open a second location at Paintworks in Arnos Vale. Previously known as Imagine That, Coffee Club is run by Lucy Atkins and Dan O’Donoghue. Earlier this year they managed to obtain a five-year lease, which allowed them to upgrade from a horse box to a shipping container to sell coffee and baked goods on the Bristol marina. “Coffee Club is all about bringing people together, be it for a coffee and a natter in thThu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/cafes/coffee-pop-up-opens-permanent-site-in-south-bristol/https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/news-food-and-drink/pup-up-cafe-coming-to-bristol/A pop-up dog cafe is coming to Bristol this summer. Strange Brew will be hosting a popular national event, Pup Up Cafe’s on June 10. Designed as an opportunity for dog lovers to chat with each other and unite their dogs with other furry friends, the event is set to have an array of toys, unlimited dog treats and “puppuccinos” for dogs to enjoy. Founded by Marcus Ackford, Pup Up Cafe has been one of his many successful adventures over the years. “It’s just me and my partner who travel the couThu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/news-food-and-drink/pup-up-cafe-coming-to-bristol/https://www.bristol247.com/culture/art/feminist-cabaret-show-coming-to-bristol/A feminist cabaret group which aims to “destigmatise sex work” is coming to Bristol. Sexquisite provides a safe space for sex worker artists to showcase their talent through various art mediums. Founded by Maedb Joy, the performing arts event company offers paid creative opportunities and an alternative stream of income for sex worker artists. Maedb grew up in Frome, near Bristol, and moved to London as a teenager, later studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. During her time thTue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bristol247.com/culture/art/feminist-cabaret-show-coming-to-bristol/https://www.bristol247.com/culture/art/feminist-cabaret-show-coming-to-bristol/A feminist cabaret group which aims to “destigmatise sex work” is coming to Bristol. Sexquisite provides a safe space for sex worker artists to showcase their talent through various art mediums. Founded by Maedb Joy, the performing arts event company offers paid creative opportunities and an alternative stream of income for sex worker artists. Maedb grew up in Frome, near Bristol, and moved to London as a teenager, later studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. During her time thTue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bristol247.com/culture/art/feminist-cabaret-show-coming-to-bristol/https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/cafes/new-budget-eco-cafe-opens-doors-nelson-street/A new sustainable cafe has opened its doors in Bristol city centre. Snackbox on Nelson Street is a new family-run eatery offering breakfast, lunch and dinner to go with buffet-style serving trolleys. Its fun neon sign, industrial vintage lighting and prime location makes it an attractive place to pick up some quick food or drink. According to Snackbox managing director, Kate Sprackman, Snackbox prides itself on having an “eco-friendly and sustainable” approach to hospitality. Their goal is tWed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/cafes/new-budget-eco-cafe-opens-doors-nelson-street/https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/cafes/new-budget-eco-cafe-opens-doors-nelson-street/A new sustainable cafe has opened its doors in Bristol city centre. Snackbox on Nelson Street is a new family-run eatery offering breakfast, lunch and dinner to go with buffet-style serving trolleys. Its fun neon sign, industrial vintage lighting and prime location makes it an attractive place to pick up some quick food or drink. According to Snackbox managing director, Kate Sprackman, Snackbox prides itself on having an “eco-friendly and sustainable” approach to hospitality. Their goal is tWed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bristol247.com/food-and-drink/cafes/new-budget-eco-cafe-opens-doors-nelson-street/https://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/opinion/monster-pornography-a-misogynistic-spectacle-or-post-human-challenge-to-sexual-moralityMonster pornography is a sub-genre of online pornography – which involves animations of (non-human) bodies having sex and which often falls under the broader categorisation of ‘Machinima Porn’. Monster porn usually entails imagery of sexual acts being performed by various mythical (elves, fairies, angels) or monstrous (aliens, cyborgs, zombies, beasts, demons) creatures. Whilst these videos often reside on smaller online pornography platforms - catering for an arguably ‘niche’ audience - they hTue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/opinion/monster-pornography-a-misogynistic-spectacle-or-post-human-challenge-to-sexual-moralityhttps://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/opinion/the-paradoxes-of-sexual-ethics-and-erotic-desire-consensual-vs-non-consensual-bdsmIn both popular and academic circles, discourse regarding the practice of Bondage, Discipline and Sadomasochism (BDSM) is tumultuous. It regularly results in a divisive sharing of opinions. However, central to these pivotal conversations is the manner in which each addresses matters of consent, agency and their definition of “eroticism.” Often, these discussions seek out a necessary demarcation between what constitutes pleasure, violence and danger. BDSM is frequently captured as a manifestatioTue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/opinion/the-paradoxes-of-sexual-ethics-and-erotic-desire-consensual-vs-non-consensual-bdsmhttps://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/opinion/the-girlbossification-of-sex-and-relationshipsTikTok is an all-encompassing social media platform which enables users to make, share or consume short videos. Akin to other digital media platforms, TikTok uses algorithms to capture the categories that content users interact with most. Users are then recommended videos based on their digital footprints within the app, which are filtered through onto a ‘ForYouPage.’ The use of hashtags, likes, and share features concoct an algorithm that accommodates the evolving nature of its users' contentMon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/opinion/the-girlbossification-of-sex-and-relationships