Molly Perkins

Alumni Vienna, Austria

Hi! I’m Molly (She/Her), a writer at Thred. I’m originally from the UK but have been galivanting around Europe for the past seven years. I’m currently based in Vienna, Austria. I love to read and write about feminism, culture, and society. My main interests are books, bread, and hanging out with my Hungarian cat, Zsuzsi. Connect with me onΒ LinkedInΒ and feel free to drop me anΒ email.

Molly (She/Her) studied English Literature and History at the University of Birmingham and decided to head to Europe as soon as she graduated.

After a year in Barcelona and three years in Berlin, she now lives in Vienna, Austria. Molly has been a book worm ever since she was a kid and her dream is to write her own book someday. She currently works full time as a Content Manager and writes freelance in her spare time. She’s written about everything from diabetes to cryptocurrency but her favourite things to focus on are feminism, culture, society, and relationships.

In her spare time, you can find her watching trash TV,Β  hanging out with her Hungarian cat, Zsuzsi, and of course, reading. Molly is thrilled to write about the things she loves the most for Thred and is excited to promote change through one of the most powerful forms of activism, writing!

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Is the quarter-life crisis the new midlife crisis?
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Offbeat

Is the quarter-life crisis the new midlife crisis?

We’ve all heard of the midlife crisis, but could a quarter-life crisis be just as prevalent? An increasing number of people are feeling lost, confused, and overwhelmed in their mid-20s. What causes these feelings and how can we deal with them? Let’s find out.Β  Picture it. You’ve finished studying, you’ve done a little travelling and it feels like everyone around you is getting either married or pregnant. You could probably...

By Vienna, Austria
Opinion – it’s time to stop makeup shaming
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Industry

Opinion – it’s time to stop makeup shaming

Makeup has been around for thousands of years and is truly multipurpose. Today, it’s used for multiple forms of expression. Does wearing makeup mean giving in to mainstream beauty standards, or is it a form of empowerment? Let’s discuss.Β  The debate surrounding makeup is becoming as blown out of proportion as conversations about pubic hair. In the same way that people judge each other based on their hair removal choices, or...

By Vienna, Austria
How have LinkedIn influencers impacted modern working culture?
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Offbeat

How have LinkedIn influencers impacted modern working culture?

LinkedIn influencers are telling us all to grind harder and be better. Meanwhile, companies are masking toxic work culture with free fruit and ping pong tables. Has the rise of the LinkedIn influencer tricked us all into accepting sub-par working conditions?Β  We’ve all seen that meme poking fun at LinkedIn influencers. A LinkedIn user satirises the oh-so deep and meaningful content that seems to dominate everyone’s feed, telling the story...

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Opinion – why we should all stop looking for β€˜the one’
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Offbeat

Opinion – why we should all stop looking for β€˜the one’

As Gen Z continues to challenge the established status quo toward finances, sexuality, and capitalism, why are we still so fixated on the age-old concept of β€˜finding the one’? We often hear that Gen-Z is the generation of individualism. While they’re often criticised for this heightened sense of self, it could be argued that Gen-Z is the first generation to spend time thinking about what they really want. In fact,...

By Vienna, Austria
Why is a drop in female LGBTQIA+ clubs concerning?
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People

Why is a drop in female LGBTQIA+ clubs concerning?

Queer nightlife spaces have consistently been at the heart of the LGBTQIA+ community. However, narratives of misogyny and the dramatic decrease in the number of lesbian bars force us to ask - who has the right to take up space in a queer venue? Modern queer culture is a wonderful thing. It’s more diverse, more inclusive, and more outspoken than ever before. We’re seeing queer representation on prime time TV...

By Vienna, Austria