Hassaan Ahmed 23100168 Aug 8, 2021 1 min read The politically biased nature of the resolution of conflicts today is affecting the futures of entire generations of children. Without access to good quality education, a generation of children living in conflict zones will grow up without the skills they need to contribute to their countries […]
Shafaq Shabahat-25090079 Nov 10, 2021 2 min read One of the most underrated educational tools is the media industry. It has an inexplicable consciously and unconsciously influencing effect on people’s thinking. As a result, it’s crucial to pay attention to what kind of material in drama industries are being produced and what vital lessons they’re […]
Zoya Malik 23020535 Jul 2, 2022 2 min read We all have heard of violent attacks committed by extremist groups in Pakistan and the national uproar which follows. But rarely do we pay attention and notice how there is common pattern of targeting educational institutions and innocent children. The sad reality is that there was […]
Iqra Pervez 23110195 Jul 8, 2021 2 min read I have always been conflicted on how I feel about Grand Theft Auto, one of the world’s bestselling videogames. As a person who loves playing videogames, I cannot deny the fact that this game is fun to play with its various features, wide ranging options, and […]
Khalid Tufail 21020324 Jul 8, 2021 3 min read A little more than a year ago, director Martin Scorsese was seen in the middle of a controversy, after he had remarked the recent Marvel movies aren’t “true” movies at all. The critically acclaimed director went on to say that Marvel isn’t ‘cinema’ and later wrote […]
S. Fatima Tahseen – 21020168 Nov 18, 2020 2 min read The TV show FRIENDS is probably one of the most popular sitcoms of our time, owing its fame to its light-hearted humor, sheer quantity of episodes, and unique timing. The show aired its finale in 2004, long before I had started watching TV shows […]
The Media Policy Project is part of the LUMS School of Education undergraduate course EDU 274 and EDU 353. This project aims to create a space for students enrolled in EDU 274 and EDU 353 to share multiple thoughts, queries, emotions and information regarding the role of media in issues related to education, gender and […]
Eimaan 25090087 Dec 6, 2021 2 min read Every Friday night, my father, without fail, starts switching between the 11.00 pm news channel shows to amuse himself. Shows such as “Khabardaar,” “Hasb-e-Haal,” and “Khabar-Naak” may cloak sexism and stereotypes as humor. Though watching these shows portrays this sense of learning, with random facts thrown about […]
Abdul Moeed Oct 25, 2024 3 min read Imagine being 12 years old and seeing your home reduced to rubble, your school gone, and you’re forced to flee to a foreign land. But amidst such chaos, you find a small tent in this refugee camp with a chalkboard and a handful of books. For many […]
In Uganda, a country that has long struggled with political instability and social upheaval, education remains a beacon of hope for future generations. This journey toward attainable and equitable education has been riddled with obstacles and conflicts. The education sector in Uganda is greatly traumatized and riddled with historical conflicts, continuous political agitation, and regional […]
21110252 Jul 8, 2021 3 min read “Tamasha”, A Mental Health Tamasha Of Bollywood Tamasha is an Indian Psychological Romance Film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala . the film tells the story of character Ved Vardhan Sahni (played by Kapoor) in three stages–as a 9-year-old child, a 19-year-old adolescent […]
Noor Khalid Dec 9, 2022 2 min read I am sure all of us have heard jokes featuring Pathans (a term used to refer to Pakhtoons or Pashtuns in Pakistan) and have enjoyed them at some point in our life. The gist of almost all of them was that Pathans are either dumb or aggressive. […]
Mahnoor Noman-22020331 Dec 4, 2022 2 min read Kids are more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, and as they are generally seen as inessential in the eyes of most, there is less of an incentive to invest in their recruitment and upbringing. The idea of recruiting children is superior in certain fields to that of […]
Ali Raza Khan – 24020484 Jul 4, 2022 1 min read The present-day political bias in conflict settlement impacts future generations of children. Without access to high-quality education, a generation of children growing up in war areas would lack the knowledge and abilities required to make meaningful contributions to their nation’s economy. Undoubtedly, UNICEF has made […]