"The problem is emotional, not intellectual": Why Men Don’t Cry
Reflecting on his own experiences of masculinity and of his male role models, Ralph Jeffreys argues it’s time for men to start collectively doing the work to challenge toxic forms of masculinity.
"Shall I Not Have Barely My Principle?": Anti-Semitism and The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice at the Cambridge Union promised a bold reinterpretation to address the issue of anti-Semitism. Yet despite their intentions, columnist Ralph Jeffreys argues that the final product served to reinforce, not dispel, anti-Semitic stereotypes.
Community is the solution to our problems
In his first column of the term, Ralph Jeffreys explores the loss of community in Britain, arguing it offers radical potential to overcome our societal woes.