Juliet Wilkinson
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The Virgin Queen and the Reputation She Crafted
Elizabeth l, in her 1558 pre-coronation speech, laid the foundations for the reputations she wished to craft for herself, and focused on asserting herself as the rightful heir. Many years of unrest precede her: religious turmoil which has led to social and political disorder. There are other, more preferred male ‘throne contenders’. In a patriarchal world, her first address is a balancing act - she must concede to her gender, whilst portraying herself as authoritative and strong (like her father) and as the rightful monarch.
By Juliet Wilkinson2 years ago in FYI
Wollstonecraft: A Philosophers Argument for Equal Rights
Wollstonecraft, in her publication 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman' (1792), not only advocates for equal rights for women, but discusses potential outcomes. “Let woman share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of man; for she must grow more perfect when emancipated, or justify the authority that chains such a weak being to her duty”. Wollstonecraft clearly states two outcomes should women, from childhood, receive the same education and nurturing as men and in turn not experience coercion towards a submissive character throughout their lives.
By Juliet Wilkinson2 years ago in Viva
How 'Shoes' (1886) shaped Van Gogh's reputation as an artist
‘Shoes’ (1886), is a perfect representation of the identity Vincent van Gogh wished to construct for himself through the earlier part of the 1880s. It is an example of the non conformist work produced by an artist who rejected the rules of academia and wished to be seen as unique and authentic.
By Juliet Wilkinson2 years ago in FYI
Feminism and it's part in the 1916 Easter Rising
The Easter Rising of 1916 saw the fusion of Irish Cultural Nationalism and the Irish Political Independence movement. True to the Gaelic Revival of the period, mythology, ideas and imagery of Irelands ancient past were utilized by participants of the Rising in order to garner support for their cause - at a time when the Irish people's consistent disillusion with British rule was rising in momentum.
By Juliet Wilkinson2 years ago in Journal
PrEP: HIV Prevention in a Pill?
So what is PrEP? Essentially, it is a pre-exposure treatment (brand name Truvada) containing the medicines tenofovir and emtricitabine, which together help prevent the HIV virus taking hold and spreading. HIV as we know is particularly fucking nasty - destroying the white blood cells known as T-Cells and in turn reprogramming and replicating them, which then (if untreated) leads to severely weakened immune systems for PLWH (People Living with HIV). Without calling upon a science degree - (which I don't have) - in layman terms, the treatment allows for a coating around the cellular structure, which in turn stops the HIV virus from entering the cells and establishing infection.
By Juliet Wilkinson4 years ago in Filthy
5 (More) Derelict Buildings of Belfast
Wilton House, Belfast City Centre Most recently used as the administrative offices of the RNID, this four-storey Georgian townhouse was likely built in the 1830s and was originally two separate dwellings in this once highly affluent residential area. In 1894 the two homes were combined into a single property which was then established as a hotel, Hotel Metropole. With 14 guest rooms, stables and coach houses (no longer standing), it was regarded as a first-rate hotel until around 1900, when the Belfast Technical College was built, cutting off the hotel from the popular green nearby. The building has been owned by the Ulster Institute of the Deaf since 1907 however has lain vacant for several years.
By Juliet Wilkinson5 years ago in Wander
5 Derelict Mansions of Northern Ireland
Ardavon House Built in the late 1800s by the deputy treasurer of County Antrim and former pawnbroker Samuel Trimble, and set in mature woodland, Ardavon retains its pillared entrance and many of its original Victorian features. The house (which surprisingly is not currently listed) and its 5.9 acres of grounds have, in recent years, been sold for a mere £2 million with permissions for building six additional dwellings on the land. However, despite work clearly having started on refurbishing the main house, the redevelopment of the site appears to now be at a halt and the house remains derelict and in a state of bad repair.
By Juliet Wilkinson5 years ago in Wander