Nkisu
Nkisu
Written by Sistah Sistah
Illustrated by Precious Narotso
30 min read
A comic series about the life of a teenage girl named Nkisu. She is navigating feminism in her day-to-day life at her new boarding school the African Feminist Academy.
The story highlights how she tackles different hurdles, meets amazing people and ideas and maybe even falls in love. This comic is both fun and informative for all ages.
The story highlights how she tackles different hurdles, meets amazing people and ideas and maybe even falls in love. This comic is both fun and informative for all ages.
Episode 1: Period Poverty
In this episode, we follow Nkisu as she settles into her new feminist school. She makes new friends and learns about disability and period poverty.
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Episode 2: Girl Talk
In this episode, the girls gather for an open discussion on rarely discussed topics. Tackling sex education topics, they share advice and support in a candid and empowering conversation.
PG13 is advised.
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Episode 3: Intersectional Feminism
While Nkisu tries to find her footing within the school, she comes across a new club called “Intersectional Feminism” hosted by Khazi. She is introduced to new feminist terms, meets and intersex person and finally has that pending coversation with Tinashe.
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Episode 4: Gender Norms
In this thrilling episode, the gang receives a coveted inivitation to participate in an inter-school debate on thought-provoking topics like feminism and challenging gender norms. As they prepare for the event, tensions rise within the group as differing perspectives on these issues come to light.
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Episode 5: Feminist Culture
In this though-provoking episode, the gang gathers for an impassioned discussion on feminist culture, diving into crucial topics like consent, contraceptives, and body autonomy. As they navigate these conversations, each character brings a unique perspective, sparking debates and revelations.
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For more information on period poverty, visit the following links:
For more information on sex education, visit the following links:
For more information on intersectional feminsm, visit the following links:
For more information on gender norms, visit the following links:
For more information on feminist culture, visit the following links:
For more information on sex education, visit the following links:
For more information on intersectional feminsm, visit the following links:
For more information on gender norms, visit the following links:
- Oxfam - Ten harmful beliefs that perpetuate violence against women and girls
- Save the Children - Tips for talking with Children about Gender Stereotypes
- Study.com - Gender Socialization
- Kiddle - Gender role facts for kids
- Sexual Health Tayside - gender stereotypes and adolescence
For more information on feminist culture, visit the following links:
- Clarendon Tutors - Talking to Teenagers About “Rape Culture”
- Inside Southern - Sexual Misconduct Facts
- Lets Talk About It - Contraception
- Healthy Children - For Teens: Making Healthy Decisions About Sex
- Parent and Teen - What is Consent
- My Cleveland Clinic - Ovulation
- RCHSD - Seven Steps to Teaching Children Body Autonomy
- ClevGuard - Peroid Tracker Apps for Teens
