Did you know it’s Women’s History Month?

We bet you celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th — but did you know the entire month of March is actually dedicated to honouring the achievements of women throughout history?

As a woman-owned and led business, with an all-female team, we have strong opinions when it comes to women’s rights and gender equality. Every day, we witness firsthand the power, resilience, and brilliance of women — and we think it’s time we start shouting about it!

There’s been a lot of brainstorming happening behind the scenes here at Court & Spark Boutique this month. We've been thinking about how we can use our little corner of the internet to make a difference. And hey, we’re not Shakespeare, but we’ve got keyboards and ideas, so let’s get them out there.

So, with that said… welcome to our very first blog post!

This space will be home to our thoughts, recommendations, and ideas — all with the hope of helping us grow, learn, and maybe become better feminists. That's what we want to try to do with our next few blog posts anyway! 

Okay, where do we start?...

Read up on your feminist literature

Anyone keen for a reading list? We've got a few favourites! Learning about the roots of gender inequality is one of the most powerful ways we can begin to shift the narrative and spark change. 

Our first rec for this month is "The Mad Woman's Underclothes" by Germaine Greer. In a series of essays, Greer explores the idea that femininity itself is a myth — shaped not by women’s experiences, but by male expectations and systemic oppression. She argues that true femininity can only emerge in the absence of patriarchal influence. Mind-blowing stuff in our opinion!

Another book we’ve been loving? “I Who Have Never Known Men" by Jaqueline Harpman. Described as the “ultimate feminist dystopian novel”, this book really explores themes of community, female friendship, and survival. Originally published in French in 1995 and translated to English in 2022, this book got BIG on TikTok… and for good reason! Harpman manages to squeeze so many ideas and questions into just 188 pages, making it a perfect jumping off point into feminist literature if you’re feeling unsure where to start.

And of course, we have to mention Virginia Woolf's “A Room of One’s Own”. Published nearly an entire century ago in 1929, this manifesto is still a key landmark of feminist literature today. Woolf examines the limitations of womanhood in the early twentieth century, discussing the societal barriers that have prevented women – particularly artists – from achieving greatness. Another short read, but packs a massive punch!

Pump up the jam

Listen, we could probably write an entire novel about the incredible music made by feminist artists — but here are a few of our top choices:

Hole, ‘Live Through This’ (1994)

Every song is catchy as fuck and filled with post feminist rage. And let’s not forget that Courtney was calling out Weinstein in the 90’s! 

Rose's Taster Track: ‘Violet’. Possibly the greatest opening track of all time – best listened to when you’re pissed off and want to rage sing! 

Tracy Chapman, Self Titled (1988)

A social commentary of the time yet every song still feels totally relevant today… which is depressing as fuck, actually. Pared back songs with her iconic vocals. 

Lou’s taster track: ‘Fast Car’ (we prefer the original, thanks), or ‘Baby Can I Hold You Tonight’, for all the sad lovers.

FKA Twigs, ‘Magdalene’ (2019)
 
This album rocks. It’s a complete exploration of female pain, sexuality, and strength. It’s a veryyy open and raw, covering topics ranging from female empowerment to racism. We could listen to FKA Twigs’ voice for days.

Hannah’s taster track: 'Cellophane'. Gut wrenching honestly.

Support women’s organisations

It’s amazing to educate ourselves through books and music but change also happens when we support the people doing the work on the ground. Here are a few incredible organisations we love:

Friends with Dignity – A nonprofit supporting adults and children impacted by domestic violence in Australia. They provide essential resources to help survivors rebuild their lives with dignity, hope, and support.

Mad Fucking Witches – a grassroots movement dedicated to fighting media lies and misogyny. Their name came about after Peter Dutton accidentally sent a text to a journalist calling her this, instead of to a fellow MP (come on, really man?). MFW built up their organisation over the next few years by calling out misogyny, racism, ableism, LGBTQIA+ issues. Their no-bullshit, unapologetically fierce activism has led to major wins — like getting Alan Jones off air, and now pushing advertisers away from toxic media like the Kyle & Jackie O show. Total legends.

Bali Street Mums – We all love a Bali getaway, but many local women and children face devastating hardship. This organisation works to break cycles of poverty and human trafficking, providing shelter, education, food, and healthcare.

Cape York Girls Academy – Australia’s first boarding high school for young Indigenous mothers and their babies, empowering them to live and learn together. Their impact goes far beyond education — they're creating change through business, health services, and community programs.

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That’s it from us for now — but we’d love to hear from you!
What books have moved you lately? Which albums are getting you fired up? What causes do you support?

Let’s keep this conversation going — because women’s rights aren’t just for March. They’re for always.