Cinders Zine

Category: feminism

  • Feminism Forwards – An interview with Rosita Sweetman

    First published in Cinders issue three We had the pleasure of speaking with author, writer and feminist Rosita Sweetman. Author of Father’s Come First – which we reviewed in issue two of Cinders – Rosita gave us her impression of feminism today, how it has changed since Ireland of the 70s. What with the strides…

  • 16 things I wish to tell my 16 year old self

    16 things I wish to tell my 16 year old self

    First published in issue one of Cinders magazine I wrote this piece on my 26th birthday, thinking about all of the things I would tell my 16 year old self if I could. I then performed the piece at the Cinders magazine official launch on December 16, 2016. You can view my performance here, kindly…

  • Favourite fictional feminists: part two

    Jane Villeneuva Jane is the protagonist of the CW’s fantastic Jane the Virgin, a single mother, who is incredibly devoted to her family. The series kicks off with her being ‘accidentally, artificially inseminated’ leading to her unexpected pregnancy. Jane is a wonderful character to watch, optimistic and brave but grounded – she never becomes annoying.…

  • Favourite fictional feminists: part one

    Leslie Knope Leslie Knope is the world’s most optimistic government employee. She is also a staunch feminist, wants to be Gloria Allred when she grows up and is one of the most competent and hard working characters to ever grace our TV screens. Portrayed by the wonderful Amy Poehler in NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Leslie…

  • Book Review Corner: Fathers Come First By Rosita Sweetman

      First published in Cinders Volume One: Issue Two It’s been a long time since I read a book that felt so much like the memoir of a very old friend. But that’s how Rosita Sweetman’s voice come across on the pag es of Fathers Come First. First printed in 1974, Lilliput Press have re-released…

  • Fire up those friendships

    Fire up those friendships

    First published as ‘Happy Galentines Day Ladies’ in issue two of Cinders Magazine. Cinders editor, Méabh McDonnell, explains her take on ‘Galentine’s day’ and the importance of celebrating female friendships and being seen as a woman in today’s society.  “February 14th, Valentines day is about romance, but February 13th, Galentine’s Day, is about celebrating lady…

  • Finding my Way to Feminism

    First published in issue one of Cinders Magazine Feminism is still a tricky word for some people – that’s a fact that we at Cinders would love to change. Here, editor Méabh McDonnell talks about her journey to becoming a feminist. The more people who realise that Feminism merely means believing that women deserve equal treatment, respect and…