Our co-founder, Laila Ghaffar, analyses the political and cultural significance of the Pakistani film, Joyland.
It’s Getting Hot in Here
When we decided that this month’s theme at Clitbait should be heat, I wanted to write a love letter to the sun. I wanted to write about how nourished I feel by its warmth. My world comes alive when it is illuminated and dripping in sunlight.
You May Be Okay, but It’s Not Okay
Without thinking, I turned from the main, busy street into a side alley. I was running late to see a friend, and Google Maps showed this route through dark, pot-holed Athens back streets to be the fastest way to get to my destination. I hurried along, frowning down at the map on my phone screen whilst music blared through my headphones. I don’t know when I became aware of his presence. But I remember feeling my stomach drop. You are not safe said my body to my mind.
America: the Defender of White Supremacy
On Wednesday night the world watched in horror as scenes from Capitol Hill, the political heart of the United States of America, were broadcast live onto television. Upon encouragement from President Trump, a mob of armed fascists marched on the building; breaking in and occupying the House floor and the offices of senators.
Fuck Fatima’s Next Job
In the latest instalment of Tory fuckery, the government in collaboration with the CyberFirst released their first advertisement in what was intended to be a long running campaign to promote cyber security jobs. The ad’s release was timed in conjunction with Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak’s suggestion that artists retrain and find other careers.
Five Reasons Why Priti Patel is a Fascist and Ignorant Bully.
Home Secretary Priti Patel’s name pops up in the news circuit regularly; whether she’s gaslighting a minority group, bullying the opposition, screaming the ‘benefits’ of Brexit or devising racist and classist immigration plans. As a chest-thumping fascist using her modest upbringing and brown skin to masquerade as one-of-the-people- Patel is the Tories’ wet dream…
Don’t Call Me Caramel
Our co-founder Laila examines the sexual racism prevalent in the language that white men use to approach brown women…
How is Corona Affecting Relationships?
Our co-founder Laila questions the potential long-term effects of corona on our relationships…
Meet the CB team: Laila Ghaffar
Meet the Clitbait Team: an interview with Laila Ghaffar, co-founder
Dear Past Me, focus on the small stuff
‘Focus on the small stuff’ has almost become a cliche. It’s the mantra of every self-help coach, the driving concept behind many successful books and the topic of copious podcasts….
Is it flirting or stalking?
Last year I spent a portion of my gap year in Pakistan. One day I attended a lecture on Jinnah, the founder of the nation. I remember shivering in the…