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The dichotomous politics of TikTok “girlhood”
Dissecting the exclusionary social media term that hopes to cast a wide net
Liana Yadav
6 hours ago6 min read


The dichotomous politics of TikTok “girlhood”
Dissecting the exclusionary social media term that hopes to cast a wide net
Liana Yadav
6 hours ago


Why isn’t South Asian good enough?
As South Asian fashion trends online, so do conversations about representation, rebranding and exploitation
Amna Khan
Mar 15


Strength in diversity: How women are reinforcing cybersecurity
Cybersecurity protects everything from personal data to national infrastructure, yet the field faces a growing talent shortage.

Syraah Dosanjh
Mar 12


Am I a fraud?: A biracial struggle
Growing up with a Filipino mother and Indian father in Canada, Harlin D Souza shares an honest reflection on identity, language, and the quiet insecurities of not feeling “Filipino enough.” This personal essay explores what it means to belong—not through appearance or fluency but through intentional connection and self-acceptance.

Harlin D Souza
Apr 23, 2025


Woven through womanhood
From authors to mothers, each lesson we have been taught is one we hold close to and cherish. These moments of wisdom continue to shape us and how we view the world. Here are some inspiring women and how they have influenced our contributors.

New Wave Magazine
Apr 11, 2025


How GUTS (spilled) has helped my journey of healing and growth
The album is a rollercoaster of emotions that continues her story of love, loss, and self-discovery.

New Wave Magazine
Apr 1, 2024


More than a run club: girlsrunthe6ix
How a women-led run club is reshaping Toronto's fitness scene—on and off the track.
Victoria Andrade
Jan 29


Vibrant visions: A celebration of Black girlhood
Black girlhood has always been overlooked, misunderstood and often misrepresented. Yet, it remains powerful, vibrant experience that e...

Lucy Kebirungi
Mar 13, 2025


"By Her, For Her:" BoostHER TMU empowers women through fashion
As 7 p.m. approached, the intimate studio space slowly filled with people. Its warm, dim lighting became a refuge from the frigid Toronto...

Maryam Parkar
Mar 12, 2025


Still no Valentine? We promise it’s not the end of the world
Singles, this one is for you
Blaize Exeter
Feb 14


Freezing Is so Last Season: A ‘winter Fashion Lookbook’ to Combat the Chillest Time of Year
Being warm has never looked so 'COOL'

New Wave Magazine
Mar 22, 2024


How do we nurture our creativity?
Akcinya leans on friends working in creative disciplines to learn how she can rediscover her creativity

New Wave Magazine
Jun 16, 2022


Thoughts on girlhood: A poetic reflection
Heather's Duncan's 'Thoughts of girlhood' explore joy and self-discovery in striking contrast. One bursts with the wild, fizzy delight of presence and girlhood; the other turns inward, questioning identity and embracing the quiet courage of starting again. Together, they reflect the emotional range of becoming.

Heather Duncan
Apr 14, 2025


The Birth, Life and Death of a Spirit
She knew they could not fathom her longings, mystifying like an eclipse....

Amna Saeed
Apr 7, 2025


nothing has changed
A poem about change

New Wave Magazine
Jun 14, 2024
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