Louise Ferreira

Louise Ferreira

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Substack
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Op-eds: ThoughtLeader and Women24, 2014-2017
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Zapiro, stop using our trauma for your metaphor

Zapiro, stop using our trauma for your metaphor

The cartoonist has once again willingly and purposefully overstepped the line.

Apr 12 17April 12, 2017

Article at news24.com

Here's how Trump's anti-abortion executive order will affect women worldwide and maybe even you

Here's how Trump's anti-abortion executive order will affect women worldwide and maybe even you

Everything you need to know about the new anti-abortion rule and what you can do to fight for your rights.

Jan 25 17January 25, 2017

Article at news24.com

South Africa did a good thing in continued fight for LGBTI rights

South Africa did a good thing in continued fight for LGBTI rights

It might not be enough to stem the tide of dangerous homo- and transphobia, but let’s applaud good decisions where and when they’re made.

Dec 07 16December 07, 2016

Article at news24.com

How Trump has already made the world an uglier place

How Trump has already made the world an uglier place

Bombings, shootings, and now the USA elections result... What has this world come to this past year?

Nov 09 16November 09, 2016

Article at news24.com

#RememberKhwezi: who is really standing up for women's rights in South Africa?

#RememberKhwezi: who is really standing up for women's rights in South Africa?

If not to defend the thousands of voiceless women across the country, then what are the ANCWL here for? Louise Ferreira wants to know.

Aug 08 16August 08, 2016

Article at news24.com

Turning human suffering into refugee chic

Turning human suffering into refugee chic

There are currently more than 65-million refugees and displaced persons in the world. It is one of the biggest human rights crises of our time, and deserves as much media…

Jul 11 16July 11, 2016

Article at thoughtleader.co.za

Dealing with casual misogyny and the #notallmen phenomenon

Dealing with casual misogyny and the #notallmen phenomenon

After yet another callous tweet by economist Chris Hart, Louise Ferreira wonders why it's always up to the "strident feminists" to call out bad behaviour.

Jun 28 16June 28, 2016

Article at news24.com

Why are we so hard on millenials?

Why are we so hard on millenials?

As we commemorate the Soweto uprising of 1976, Louise Ferreira observes that the youth of today constantly have to prove themselves.

Jun 15 16June 15, 2016

Article at news24.com

High heels: When a dress code impedes you from doing your job

High heels: When a dress code impedes you from doing your job

After a recent story broke about waitresses forced to work in stilettos, Louise Ferreira tallies up the pros and cons of wearing high heels at work.

May 14 16May 14, 2016

Article at news24.com

Don’t trust people who say they’re not racist

Don’t trust people who say they’re not racist

There just aren’t any racists nowadays. I know, I was shocked too. It would seem to me that if you take to Facebook to call black people k*****s or monkeys,…

May 09 16May 09, 2016

Article at thoughtleader.co.za

Men will never stop hurting us

Men will never stop hurting us

As a child, I thought that grownups weren’t afraid of anything. They killed spiders. They didn’t believe in monsters and ghosts. They weren’t scared of dogs or the dark or…

Mar 14 16March 14, 2016

Article at thoughtleader.co.za

Does Zuma approve catcalling?

Does Zuma approve catcalling?

On International Women's Day, Louise Ferreira responds to Jacob Zuma's latest remarks on women taking "innocent compliments" as harassment. No Mr. President. Harassment is not a compliment.

Mar 08 16March 08, 2016

Article at news24.com

#FreeKesha: Rape culture is real and it’s happening to Kesha

#FreeKesha: Rape culture is real and it’s happening to Kesha

Despite rape and abuse, the court forces Kesha to stay bound to her contract and produce 6 more albums.

Feb 23 16February 23, 2016

Article at news24.com

Some spaces exclude white people, and that’s a good thing

Some spaces exclude white people, and that’s a good thing

The Sunday morning after Mumford & Sons’ first Pretoria show, I woke up to a newsfeed and timeline going berserk — but about Beyoncé rather than banjos. I’m not part…

Feb 12 16February 12, 2016

Article at thoughtleader.co.za

I’m sorry, Anene. I’m so sorry.

I’m sorry, Anene. I’m so sorry.

Tuesday marked the three year anniversary of Anene Booysen's death.

Jan 05 16January 05, 2016

Article at news24.com

#FeesMustFall: Patriarchy and The Azania Hall rape case

#FeesMustFall: Patriarchy and The Azania Hall rape case

Why do women always fall by the wayside when fighting for freedom? If freedom isn’t for all, then what is it really worth?

Nov 19 15November 19, 2015

Article at news24.com

On whiteness and white guilt

On whiteness and white guilt

There is a refrain that is often heard around the braai or the water cooler, and it goes like this: “Why should I have to apologise for apartheid? I wasn’t…

Nov 09 15November 09, 2015

Article at thoughtleader.co.za

Stop invoking Mandela’s legacy to advocate respectability

Stop invoking Mandela’s legacy to advocate respectability

Recently, I saw a Facebook post about an event where the keynote speech was titled “What would Mandela do?” The speech, unsurprisingly, criticised the recent student protests. For the love…

Oct 30 15October 30, 2015

Article at thoughtleader.co.za

Hilton College rape pic: why it's not okay

Hilton College rape pic: why it's not okay

The Hilton College mock rape photo perpetuates rape culture. Louise Ferreira explains why.

Oct 15 15October 15, 2015

Article at news24.com

Having friends of colour is not an achievement

Having friends of colour is not an achievement

Being accused of racism is uncomfortable. Louise Ferreira, unleashes her mind on the #IamStellenbosch campaign.

Sep 29 15September 29, 2015

Article at news24.com

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