

Plastic and People: An Article for Alternatives
Take the plunge and pledge to leave plastic. Save the environment, save money and save hassle. It seems like a no brainer, but for some...


Feminism: It's For Everyone
Over the past couple of years feminism and the movement against negative inequalities has come to the forefront of our minds,...
GYM GOALS
The gym is a place you’d go to get healthier, or so you’d think - but for me this time three years ago, I’d become unhealthier than ever....
Own That Afro!
When most people hear the word Afro what often comes to mind is big and round 70’s/80’s style with leather flares and orange platforms or...


#tallgirlproblems
My height is something I really struggled with, especially during my time at high school. From liking my height to hating it, and then...


I Am Beautiful: A Poem
In our very first Own It! workshop (held at The GAP in Birmingham), we facilitated a freewriting exercise. Freewriting involves writing...


The Truth About Stretch Marks
Clare from the Own It! team presents our first video blog. 'The Truth About Stretch Marks' analyses some of the myths surrounding stretch...


'Man Up': Why the language we use matters
Language is fascinating in what it tells you about a society. Consider how certain job titles have evolved, as more women have entered...