The Irony of Self-Help Not Helping
Exploring the modern phenomenon of self-help, and how it may not be having the positive impact we so desperately wanted it to.
Black, Arab, And Sick (of it): Navigating Society and The Healthcare System as An Afro-Arab
You can be Arab and Muslim and share a lot of similar identities with the majority of the population. But the minute you’re Black, you’re othered.
Exploring life through Filmmaker Sayna Fardaraghi's Rose-coloured Lenses
Sayna Fardaraghi is a 20-something woman of color who tackles abstract feelings in everyday life.
On A Close Reading of 'Circe' By Madeline Miller
Circe is the tale of the witch that is shortly featured in Homer's Odyssey. Her character is rendered some much-needed attention by Madeline Miller.
Society Is Addicted To Performative Change and Performative Activism
Digital activism is just more comfortable, isn't it?
We Will Never Be Safe: Systemic Violence Against Women in the Police Force
There is a culture of humiliation and victim-blaming at the heart of policing.
A One Perspective History
How are we supposed to know who we are if we will never know where we truly came from?
The Iconic Outfits of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (2001)
Elle Woods is the epitome of a complex female character. This hit movie has taught many to accept who they are wholeheartedly, and provide outfit inspo.
Basketball As My Life Guru
That first year of being part of the basketball team led to an ultimate transformation of my ego.
Why Can’t Male Doctors Hear Women?
No official statistics of how many women are misdiagnosed by dismissive male physicians exists, but the gender bias in medicine is too evident to be brushed under the carpet of patriarchy.
The Achiever's Club
Every year “The Achievers Club” gathered in some random U.S. City, where top employees (and their guests) were treated to an all-expense-paid vacation filled with unforgettable, luxurious experiences and opportunities to corporately bond.
So we got Devon Lee Carlson’s collaboration with Marc Jacobs...What now?
Devon Lee Carlson's collaboration with Marc Jacobs has taken the internet by storm, as it should.
The "A" Word: Abortion
On abortion rights and the pernicious denial of women's bodily autonomy.
Never Have I Ever: Thought That I Could Relate To A Teen Drama
The second season of Never Have I Ever was released in July, spawning criticism on its "relatability" in the Indian community.
On Amélie Nothomb’s: “The life of hunger”
From PekĂn to New York, Bangladesh and Maoist China, she narrates how her body and mind and everything that is born from it evolved. She gives us a pinpoint insight into the most profound and superficial aspects of her soul and senses.
To Be An 'Ideal Indian Woman'
Every woman is brilliant in their own way. But how does India view an "Ideal Woman?"
It’s Not On Your Mind, It’s On The Rack: How Capitalism Messed with Standard Sizing
It's cliche, but holds true: wear your clothes, don't let them wear you.
Violence Against Women Is Still A Global Scandal
All over the world, women are subjected to acts or threats of violence; it is a shared ordeal, beyond the borders of fortune, race or culture.
Autistic and Black While Walking: The Case of Armani Sharpe
Combined with the historic stigmas of unbridled sexuality of Black men and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, an official record of being accused could significantly damage Armani’s future.
cPTSD & Childhood Trauma: A Story of My Little t’s
Often our hurt inner child simply wants to be seen, heard, validated and loved.
On Clairo’s “Bambi”, Peter Pan and Myself
Some coming-of-age thoughts about transitioning into adulthood.
Female (Dis)Advantage
My thoughts about how the patriarchy makes women unworthy of recognition (even if we achieve every imposed standard).
The Story of 'ACT UP'
DaBaby’s recent comments about the virus, exemplifies that there is still a great deal of ignorance surrounding HIV/AIDS left to combat.