As part of our 'My Experience' series, Redbrick writers come together to offer heartfelt reflections on the good, the bad, the ugly of lockdown and what we learned

Food&Drink Editor Cara-Louise Scott reflects on the idea of the 'Pandemic Brain', arguing that lockdown has changed attitudes towards work, and has caused a widespread mental fatigue

Digital Editor Tamzin Meyer reflects on the idea of 'cancel culture', arguing that it is damaging in the short-term, and ineffective in the long-term

Comment Editor Phoebe Snedker explores the exclusion of female sexual pleasure from our education system and highlights the need for more sex-positive discussions

Print Editor Kitty Grant debates whether cosmetic surgery is a feminist choice, arguing that women must make informed decisions to retain their agency

Life&Style Writer Aaliya Afzal reflects on France's on-pitch Hijab ban, arguing that it is damaging to treat items of religious significance as accessories

Life&Style writer Kitty Grant argues that feminist fashion fails to create long term change

Digital Editor Tamzin Meyer looks into the the lack of diversity in the hit summer show Love Island and its damaging effects on contestants and society at large

Life&Style writer Georgina Tait deep-dives into performative LGBTQ+ allyship, arguing that brands should make a tangible effort to support the LGBTQ+ community, rather than temporarily rebranding products for Pride Month

Life&Style's Julia Lee outlines the history of racism towards Asian people in fashion and the media, urging us to think before adopting an ignorant aesthetic

Life&Style Writer Daniella Southin discusses how afro hair is finally being made into wigs and accepted by organisations like the Little Princess Trust

As online sellers continue to use dropshipping on sites like Depop, Life&Style's Kitty Jackson assesses the unethical and unsustainable nature of this practice