Abdullah Ahmad 25090029 Dec 2, 2021 2 min read We often observe in movies, tv series, and advertisements that specific body parts are portrayed and overly sexualized for advertisement. The portrayal of “Headless Women” is still a common practice of fragmenting, fetishizing, and degrading female images in cinema, television, book covers, advertising, and other media. […]
24020337 Jun 15, 2023 2 min read Growing up, I read a lot of books. Like, a lot. Started from Enid Blyton’s works and made my way up to the Newberry Honor List, sprinkling some Harry Potter in there for good measure. I read for the escape, as I’m sure many of you do too. […]
Sara Khan – 24090004 Dec 14, 2020 3 min read Homeland, ah! What a throwback, am I right? Whether you are a fan of the show or not, it’s highly possible that you were a witness to the controversy that spread around it back when season 4 of the show came out, but in case […]
Iman Aamir Jul 24, 2022 3 min read When you open Instagram you come across posts of sexual harrasment , rape and murder of women , every other day. At that time we are very insistent of protesting against these injustices. But has anyone given thought to what is promoting this behaviour? One main culprit, […]
In today’s digital age, heightened awareness of social issues like sexism and gender discrimination has been facilitated by technology and social media. Despite this progress, many brands worldwide continue to perpetuate sexist stereotypes in their advertising campaigns, failing to evolve with the changing societal norms where women are increasingly assuming leadership roles across various domains. […]
Saniya Arshad Oct 6, 2024 1 min read In a professional workplace setting, people are often discriminated against based on their color, race, and gender. Similarly, a Netflix series, SUITS, aired in 2011, highlighted gender and power dynamics that women, in particular, face in a male-dominated profession and workplace. I was intrigued to realize the […]
Shaheer H. Siddiqui-23020341 Jul 3, 2022 1 min read During the later part of the twentieth century, Pakistan started to host thousands of Afghan refugees who fled from their native lands when political tensions started to emerge in the region. The problem of refugees continues to persist and no social development like education and healthcare […]
Aqsa Hasan Dec 6, 2024 2 min read Defined as individuals under the age of 18 recruited to participate in armed activities, child soldiers in conflict zones are often coerced or manipulated into roles ranging from combatants to cooks, spies, and even human shields. Understanding the causes and examining specific examples helps illuminate the complex […]
Wadana Asif khan Jun 19, 2023 2 min read Black or White, a song by pop king Michael Jackson that was written in 1991, just years after segregation was outlawed, is still widely used in modern society. Despite the fact that blacks and whites had legal equality, social tension still existed between African Americans and […]
Iqra Pervez 23110195 Jul 6, 2022 1 min read Education is understood to be one of the most powerful tools for development in society. While education, when used positively, can result in great leaps toward development, however, it can have a dark side to it when used for malicious aims, often resulting in horrible consequences. […]
Momina Moazam Dec 7, 2020 3 min read Las Chicas Del Cable or The Cable Girls is Netflix’s longest-running non-US original series and became immensely popular following its release in 2017. The show came to an end in 2020 after five profound and complex seasons that took the viewer on a wild rollercoaster of emotions. […]
Musa Saeed – 24090005 Dec 11, 2020 4 min read “Vegetables are for girls . . . If your instincts tell you following a vegetarian diet isn’t manly, you’re right.” —Men’s Health All aspects of life are gendered, even those we would otherwise deem insignificant, such as food. It is often hard to look beyond […]
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Mahnoor Nasir Nov 28, 2023 2 min read In this digital age, where people are constantly bombarded with advertisements on various devices may it be TV or their smartphones, the power of advertising in shaping perceptions and attitudes towards different roles and expectations cannot be overstated. During a cricket match or while watching a video […]