Edition 40 | 2021
The Signs as Pioneers for Gender Equality Illustrations Nikki Sztolc Words Stephanie Montatore
For as long as human beings have existed, we have been a vibrant, diverse and driven bunch in a world that hasn’t always been tolerant of our equality. For this edition’s horoscope segment, we wanted to introduce you to some of the names that have fought for female and queer rights throughout history. These individuals, whether alive today or not, have paved the way for our future and continue to pass the torch to others in this evergoing fight for equality.
Aries 21 Mar - 19 Apr Emma Watson
Taurus 20 Apr - 20 May Tristan Taormino
Gemini 21 May - 20 June Margaret Fuller
British activist, humanitarian and actress, Emma Watson, showed she has achieved far more than a successful career on the screen when she was appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in July of 2014. She has been one of the most influential faces in pop culture fighting for gender equality. American feminist author, speaker, sex educator, media maker and consultant, Tristan Taormino is passionate about advocating for well-rounded and quality sex education. Tristan is committed to freeing the world of sexual shame and representing marginalised communities. Margaret Fuller paved the way for working women today. She was the first American female war correspondent as well as a journalist, editor and critic in the 1800s. Margaret was a woman’s rights advocate associated with the American transcendentalism movement.
Cancer 21 June - 22 Jul Malala Yousafzai
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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education, and became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate of all time in 2014. Whilst just a young girl, she defied the Taliban in Pakistan, fighting for girls to be allowed to receive an education. Transgender pioneer Renee Richards is an American ophthalmologist and former tennis player. Renee famously undertook sex reassignment surgery, and fought to compete as a woman in the 1976 US Open.
23 Jul - 22 Aug Renee Richards
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