24020075 Muryum Palekar Jun 27, 2022 1 min read Media can play a major role in both conflict and peacebuilding. Media can act as a tool in identity formation and a sense of citizenship among people. Through TV dramas and films, media can be used as a tool for ideological development and can be used […]
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 […]
Zara Feroz Jun 21, 2024 2 min read For the longest time, there was generally very little awareness in the fashion and beauty world regarding the requirements of maintaining naturally curly hair. The most common solution given was to “just brush it”. But as every curly-haired person is well-aware, that is the worst thing you […]
24020539 Dec 10, 2022 2 min read If you haven’t seen Schitt’s Creek, you’re missing out on a heartfelt, weird, and wonderful experience. It is a Canadian sitcom that follows an eclectic family of 4 adults navigating their lives after losing their wealth and fortune. The show places them in a quaint town called ‘Schitt’s […]
Sufia Naseem Jun 11, 2023 2 min read We have all grown up seeing dramatic and misleading sanitary pads advertisements. These advertisements often showcase women going about their day joyfully without discomfort or pain after wearing the pad. Even though these ads try to instill confidence and empower women, they present a misleading idea of […]
Fiza Jaffer Nov 10, 2023 2 min read On October 26, Pakistan’s government gave a last warning to all illegal immigrants in the country, together with hundreds of thousands of Afghan nationals, to leave voluntarily before November 1. The decision came after Afghan nationals were found to be involved in crimes, smuggling, and attacks against […]
Manahil Ahmed Dec 10, 2020 2 min read “Mein bhi Musafir hun, juda tum se kahan par hun”. Songs, books, movies and programs have a different meaning altogether once you recognize an element within them, that you can relate to, and then its as if “they hit different”. I came across the song “Musafir” at […]
Mahnoor Nasir Nov 27, 2023 2 min read For the longest time “Zindagi Gulzar Hai” has held a special place as a must-watch for Pakistani audiences. However, beneath its popularity lies a complex narrative that raises questions about its true stance on women’s empowerment. While initially the drama was celebrated for its representation of feminism, […]
25110004 Jun 13, 2024 3 min read “I am your father”, says Vader with a chilling calmness to Luke Skywalker as he singe-handedly blows everyone’s mind away with an amazing plot twist and secures his place in cinematic history. His presence in the original trilogy of the Stars Wars saga (Episodes 4, 5 and 6) […]
Tabeer Tamsal Nov 28, 2023 3 min read Updated: Nov 30, 2023 Growing up, I was taught the color rule of “Pink for girls and blue for boys.” this is something that stayed with me and led me to understand color’s relationship to gender. In second grade, I gave a speech on “Why pink is […]
aun Oct 28, 2024 4 min read Media shapes our perceptions, often constructing narratives that inform our understanding of entire cultures and regions. Africa, home to over 1.2 billion people across 54 countries, has long been subject to a simplified, often damaging portrayal in Western media. This portrayal, famously critiqued by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi […]
fizzaayb Oct 6, 2024 6 min read I first watched The Help when I was fourteen, and at the time, I took it as another historical film about race relations in the U.S., a reminder of the injustices Black women faced during segregation in 1960s Mississippi. It was only years later, as I became more aware […]
maheendanish2012 Nov 28, 2023 3 min read History tells us that wherever traditions hold sway, the onus of family morality falls on the woman. Pakistan, as we saw with Qandeel Baloch’s tragic murder, isn’t kind to women who take charge of their lives. It’s a bit harsher towards women compared to some other places. There’s […]
Neha Ramchand Dec 8, 2020 2 min read We all know that women go through this menstruation cycle every month, that we are visited by ‘aunt flow’ and *insert every possible euphemism for getting your period* – yet a clear representation of this very natural phenomenon is difficult to find in the media. The empowerment, […]