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Update (2025): Current doctoral research demands take priority, so this blog will pause briefly. The posts below remain relevant and without expiry.
Here, I explore themes from my security studies research—pseudolaw, women’s participation in extremism, national security, and related areas of concern. These entries aim to unpack unconventional landscapes and, at times, challenge familiar assumptions. Ngā mihi.
Male Supremacy, Anti-Feminism & Women’s Right to Vote
In the tapestry of modern politics, there's a thread that many of us might find shocking: a small but vocal group on the far-right spectrum advocating for the revocation of women's right to vote. Yes, you read that correctly. In 2024, there are still those who believe women shouldn't have a say in the democratic process.
Behind The Floral Aesthetic …
Extremism is often viewed as a male domain, but women's contributions can be overlooked and erased due to gender stereotyping. Women can become adept at repackaging traditionalism, using crafted vocabulary and imagery of content families as deliberate normalization tactics.
The ‘Lore’ Labyrinth
Law-ish Adventures : Can you emancipate yourself from the state with a piece of paper and a red thumbprint? no but some people in New Zealand believe they can. What is this about ?