Iman Asif Dec 5, 2022 2 min read As a privileged class of people, when describing education we would think of an enriching experience that opens our minds and allows us to think critically, analyze and understand. Our idea of education would be learning to be more tolerant towards each other and more inclusive. It […]
Reesha Tashbih Rana Nov 1, 2023 2 min read “What Women Want,” an Indian multi-media talk show hosted by actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, is marketed as a platform to discuss real issues that women encounter or have faced in the past. While some episodes indeed touch on relevant topics, such as pregnancy and motherhood with […]
25020455 Nov 26, 2023 2 min read Bollywood, India’s exuberant film industry, is renowned for its vibrant music and dance numbers. Among these, ‘item songs’ – peppy, often provocative dance sequences – have carved out a niche. Traditionally viewed through a lens of controversy, these songs are increasingly being reinterpreted as empowering platforms for women. […]
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 […]
Mohammad Owais Sabri – 24020313 Dec 5, 2022 2 min read Pakistan’s education policy regarding Afghan refugees has been underwhelming, to say the least. 2019 marks the 40th year of UNHCR’s collaboration with Pakistan to help Afghan refugees attain what is their fundamental human right. For the year 2020-2022, 4 main objectives were identified by […]
Aima Nadeem (23020052) Nov 24, 2020 3 min read Updated: Nov 24, 2020 “Mitti ke 100 Rung hein. Aik rung main, aik rung tu. Har rung mein tera wajood.” So many young girls in our country have been told not to stay outside in the sun for too long when all they wanted was to […]
26110333 Nov 27, 2023 2 min read A conceptual film by the Pakistani media industry is a rare occurrence, They Are Killing The Horse by Mushtaq Gazdar, a short documentary film is a decades-old hidden gem. It is a black-and-white film released in 1979 that aptly portrays the social dilemmas of that era. The story […]
Amidst the changing media trends, especially with the newer generation having strong preference towards platform like YouTube over established Media Heads like cartoon network and Nick, Gen Z can be denoted as the last generation to create a lasting connection with childhood cartoons and the imaginary worlds they helped us create. While favorites of each […]
Zaina Nauman Afzal Jun 13, 2024 4 min read If you inform someone from Karachi that rain is imminent, the reaction this statement will elicit will not be a positive one. For years, the intense showers in Karachi paired with the lack of adequate drainage systems have resulted in nothing but death and destruction every […]
Zainab Waheed Jun 14, 2023 2 min read I know, I know. We’ve all had enough of the fairness cream discourse, nothing new about there. But you know what we haven’t had enough of? A “glow” cream discourse (ok sorry bad joke). Anyway, this blogpost is about Fair & Lovely’s rather unlovely rebrand into “Glow […]
Saniya Arshad Oct 28, 2024 1 min read A popular drama aired on Ary Digital, Noor Jahan, depicts gender representation and power dynamics and highlights various characters with their own complexities. Typically it seems like a saas-bahu drama but it shows resilient and assertive independent women who by the end of the show and even […]
22020386 Aug 12, 2021 2 min read Catastrophes and emergencies force people to find safe haven in other places. In the context of internal displacement, the major cause is conflict; be it religious, ethnic, or national. It is not suprising, then, to observe the psychological problems such people are victim to, such as displacement trauma, […]
Sarah Suleman 25020155 Jun 14, 2024 3 min read The first time I saw anything related to the W.I.T.C.H series was at my school’s book fair, intrigued by the cover and the comics within the book I decided to start the series. It was only when I was obsessed with the books that I found […]
Iqra Pervez 23110195 Jul 6, 2022 2 min read “If the first wars were fought with sticks and stones, modern warfare is a high-tech battlefield where social media has emerged as a surprising — and effective — weapon” Social media is today’s world is a powerful tool, one that is used for community building, connecting […]