Bodies, Desire & Revolt

Bodies, Desire & Revolt explores how bodies become sites of political struggle, pleasure, refusal, and transformation. Through essays, cultural criticism, and first-person narratives, Rock & Art examines how revolting bodies—queer, racialised, disabled, unruly—challenge regimes of control and open new imaginaries of freedom, intimacy, and collective agency.

January 12, 2026

Access intimacy in London: disabled queer pleasure circles and the politics of care

It is a cold London evening – the kind that makes pavements shine and timetables feel like suggestions. Someone checks the lift status on their phone before leaving the flat.…

patriarchy, feminist analysis of desire, patriarchy and sexual identity, heteronormativity, decolonising sexuality

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

September 3, 2025

Deconstructing the Patriarchy: How Cultural Norms Shape Modern Sexual Identity

Desire is often presented as instinctive, untouched by politics or culture. Yet in reality, it is scripted by systems of power that tell us what is natural, respectable, and acceptable.…

collective healing, beyond self-care feminism, feminist healing justice, collective care, healing justice activism.

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

August 12, 2025

Beyond Self-Care: Why Collective Healing Is a Feminist Issue

The term “self-care” has become a pervasive cultural touchstone, often presented as a solution to the anxieties of modern life. It suggests that the remedy for burnout, exhaustion, and despair…

language, language of identity, non-binary terminology, gender identity terms, inclusive language guide

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

August 8, 2025

The Language of Identity: A Guide to Terminology Beyond the Binary

Language is far more than a simple tool for communication; it is the very architecture of our reality. The words we use shape our perceptions, construct our social categories, and…

autonomy, bodily autonomy, neoliberalism and body politics, personal identity politics

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

August 6, 2025

A Guide to the Self: The Politics of Identity, Bodily Autonomy, and Well-being

In my grandmother’s house in Brixton, there was a small, lacquered box filled with yellowed photographs and dog-eared letters from Lagos. She used to say that every crease in the…

activism intersectionality, activism toolkit UK, diversity and justice movements, how activists can apply intersectional theory in the UK, inclusive organising UK, intersectional theory UK, intersectionality for activists, intersectionality to combat hate speech UK, overlapping oppression

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

August 5, 2025

An Activist’s Guide to Intersectional Theory

Asha stands in the cold drizzle of a central London square, her gloved hands gripping a cardboard sign that reads, “AUSTERITY KILLS, HOUSING IS A RIGHT.” The ink is starting…

trans, trans autonomy, self-determination in transition, trans community support, trans journeys, trans community support

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

July 25, 2025

How UK Trans Communities Are Rewriting Gender Against the Odds

This article discusses trans identity, state and institutional violence, medical gatekeeping, and systemic marginalisation. It contains references to lived experiences (composite narratives) and touches on emotionally charged issues such as…

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

July 3, 2025

Seen at Last: Designing Inclusive Healthcare for Non-Binary Patients

The architecture of a system reveals its deepest-held assumptions and, in turn, its most profound blind spots. Within the National Health Service, this architecture is foundationally binary, creating a pervasive…

non-binary narratives, non-binary stories changing cultural conversations, non-binary storytelling, gender diverse narratives

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

June 23, 2025

Non-Binary Narratives: Voices & Visions

This feature examines how non-binary narratives are redefining the form, theory, and politics of storytelling. It invites readers to engage with complexity and honour the artistry at the heart of…

Model showcasing gender fluid fashion against a serene rocky ocean backdrop at dusk.

Bodies, Desire & Revolt

May 19, 2025

Language and Identity: Moving Beyond the Binary

Understanding how we speak and how we are spoken about holds deep significance. Language acts as a vessel for thought and connection between people. It shapes our internal landscape and…