First Draft is The Republic Journal’s interview column, featuring authors and other prominent figures on books, reading and writing. Author of ‘A Pair of Broad Bottoms’, Boetumelo Julianne Nyasulu, considers writing as a form of worship, she shared ‘I truly feel closest to God when I write. Like it’s exactly what I’m supposed to be doing. I’m transported somewhere, and hours go by.” Check out the interview for more

The World Health Organization defines infertility as the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sex. In Malawi, where fertility is highly valued, this thesis explores the stigma and feminization of infertility, emphasizing the need to address not only medical factors but also emotional, social, cultural, religious, and economic aspects

Like a ripple in the social fabric, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered unique effects that hit various groups, classes, races, and genders unevenly. This article dives into the intriguing gender dynamics of COVID-19, zooming in on the surge in motivational stress linked to productivity, the rise of informal work with mothers carrying a hefty load, and how it's amplified the pre-existing imbalances in unpaid labor and household care duties