Shameless Magazine

Summary of organization/program

Shameless is Canada’s independent voice for smart, strong, sassy young women and trans youth. It’s a fresh alternative to typical teen magazines, packed with articles about arts, culture and current events, reflecting the neglected diversity of our readers’ interests and experiences. Grounded in principles of social justice and anti-oppression, Shameless aims to do more than just publish a magazine: we aim to inspire, inform, and advocate for young women and trans youth.

Contact information

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 360A Bloor St. W. Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1X1

 

Geographic region

  • Canada and USA (through circulation) 
  • They take submissions from writers and provide writing opportunities. 

Participants

  • Youth women and trans youth
  • From the truth about the prom to women in politics, Shameless features are for girls who get it. Insightful, edgy and engaging, our features cover socio-political issues, arts and culture, current events, activism and more.

History/Background Information

  • Established: 2004

  • Shameless has been making waves since its launch in June 2004. That year, Shamelesswas named Best New Magazine by Toronto alt-weekly NOW and nominated for two Utne Independent Press Awards (Best New Title and Best Design). In 2005, Shameless won an Utne award for Best Personal Life Writing. We were nominated again in 2006, for Lifestyle coverage. In 2005, cover story “Making The Cut” was nominated for a National Magazine Award.

    Published three times a year, Shameless is available in independent bookstores and Chapters/Indigo locations across Canada and select locations in the United States.

Dominant Media Forms

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Objectives

Shameless strives to practice and develop an inclusive feminism. We understand that many of the obstacles faced by young women lie at the intersection of different forms of oppression, based on race, class, ability, immigration status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. As a grassroots magazine, we are committed to supporting and empowering young writers, editors, designers and artists, especially those from communities that are underrepresented in the mainstream media.

Statement of Principles

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Strategies

  • Each issue of Shameless entertains and inspires with profiles of amazing women, discussion of the hot topics that concern you most, DIY guides to crafty activities, sports dispatches, the latest in technology, columns on food politics, health & sexuality, advice and more.

  • Published three times a year, Shameless is available in independent bookstores and Chapters/Indigo locations across Canada and select locations in the United States.

Samples of work

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Funding Sources

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