Facebook Isolates and Liberates Women in Pakistan
Fariah Salahuddin May 22, 2018
Social media has become the voice of our world today. Facebook has surely made the world a smarter place. It is a free tool to share your personal information. It's not wrong to say that it has changed the way we share our lives with the…
Jodie Lauren Smith May 19, 2018
In November 2017, in the Northern Highlands of Egna, a six-year-old girl was burned and cut after being accused of witchcraft by her community. Her mother had died 3 years prior as a result of being publicly set on fire, burning to death in…
Objectification and Sexism in Advertising
Lauren Hall May 15, 2018
Ah, the 1950s: what a delightful era. It brought us Elvis Presley, hula hoops, poodle skirts, drive-in movies, and of course, the golden age of television. As the television industry boomed, so did the advertising industry, what with the…
Rape, Torture, and Murder: Are Girls in Pakistan Safe?
Maham Khan Apr 10, 2018
When we look at our children, we see hope for a future that is yet to come. Regardless of the things we have seen in our lives, we want the future generation to have a safe and sheltered life that is free from all kinds of harm. The only…
Sexual Harassment: Who are the Real Victims?
Andreas Salmen Nov 8, 2017
Sexual Harassment has become the prime topic. Since the Bill O'Reilly and Harvey Weinstein allegations broke, we have been constantly bombarded with new facts, victims, offenders, and allegations. What we are missing though is a cohesive…
Rastafari: A Religion of Peace with Sexist Undertones?
Jarek Martinez Oct 19, 2017
Rastafari is known for its outlook of being humble, kind and fair to all. However, modern society has caught up to Rastafari practices, and some of their traditions have now been perceived as questionable.
Being a Daughter in Nepal: An Unimaginable Curse
Nishant Pokhrel Aug 31, 2017
We often say that we are in the 21st Century, the age of science, technology, awareness, and education. But let's look at poor developing countries like Nepal, where people lack basic education and are unaware about Science and Technology.…
When Women Won: Triple Talaq Now Unconstitutional In India
Shagun Benipal Aug 24, 2017
"Punish us if you want, but triple talaq will remain valid in India", The Jamiat Ulama-i Hind, the leading Islamic Organization in India, proclaimed after the Supreme Court's Ban on triple talaq. Challenging the 1400-year-old practice, the…
Gender Roles in Latin America
Isabel Matos Aug 8, 2017
"Be a good girl, bring me a beer," her father said.
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Honor Killings: A Stigma of Humanity
Syed Ahmed Raza Aug 7, 2017
It was a pleasant day. The evening had been dreamy and relatively cooler after the first monsoon rain. Enjoying tea with cookies, I was scrolling up and down on my feed when news caught my eyes. I couldn't just scroll it down; a Christian…