Zainab Aamir – 21100113 Nov 9, 2020 1 min read In the 2018 US Open Final, Serena Williams got into a fight with the chair umpire, Carlos Ramos. When the fight got riled up, Williams called Ramos a “thief” and was given a penalty for verbal abuse. Male players admitted to have said much worse […]
Niwal Zahid Oct 25, 2024 2 min read Updated: Oct 27, 2024 Often, it is evident that during conflict, the government is seen to focus on the hard aspects of a conflict. They focus on settling disputes, economic matters, and essentially all the elements that affect them politically and how they are portrayed in the […]
Areeba Shahzad Jun 22, 2023 2 min read Before I was introduced to this course on gender representations in media, I was a diehard fan of the feel-good movie, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani Hai Deewani. Not to say that I do not like it anymore; but this one course that I took, was an eye-opener […]
25020455 Nov 27, 2023 3 min read In the complex tapestry of media narratives, a persistent thread is the gender bias that disproportionately scrutinizes and sensationalizes women’s actions, often overshadowing their professional accomplishments. This bias is not confined to the entertainment industry but spans across politics, sports, business, and more. Take, for instance, the entertainment […]
22110330 May 8, 2021 2 min read Several case studies and research articles shed light on the negative impacts of armed conflicts on children’s health, education, and psychological well-being. Additionally, these studies also present us with solutions to the challenges encountered. Unfortunately, just like the humanitarian action carried out, most of these studies fail to […]
Mehvish Munir 23020487 Apr 24, 2021 1 min read The yellow filter is often used to show conflict zones, mostly in developing countries. The yellow filter has been spotted in various movies, and recently in a Chris Hemsworth film Extraction, which takes place in Bangladesh. The trailer depicts the high-octane methods used to film the […]
Sana Murtaza 24090077 Dec 13, 2020 3 min read The Black Mirror episode Nosedive introduces viewers to an alternate reality, where virtual self-marketing plays a central role in one’s life and where the line between online and offline personas is increasingly blurred. This grey area is primarily attributed to the lens each individual is fitted […]
22020386 Aug 7, 2021 2 min read Critical pedagogy is a concept that essentially seeks to link learning to social change in order to not only expand ones’ intellectual horizons, but to form democracy as the basis of teaching, and the construct around which schooling systems operate. In context of the concept above, education in […]
Hasham Nasir Nov 28, 2021 1 min read The media has the power to influence people and their viewpoints. In the 21st century, when the role of social institutions is vanishing, it is the media that comes in its place. Its influence ranges from controlling the thoughts of human beings to their practical life. Pakistani […]
Mhawiah Younus Nov 30, 2024 1 min read The “strong female lead” has become synonymous with female empowerment in Hollywood, epitomized by characters like Wonder Woman. As a symbol of strength, Diana Prince (Wonder Woman, 2017) breaks traditional gender roles by showcasing physical power, intelligence, and leadership. However, her portrayal also reveals the limitations of […]
Mishaal Usman 26100247 Oct 28, 2024 3 min read While it’s easy to see Barbie as a plastic doll embodying traditional femininity, the new Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, brings a deeper perspective on gender norms and the pressures on both women and men in society. This movie, through its vibrant and hyper stylized […]
Amna Shahzad Jun 8, 2024 3 min read “Brooklyn-nine nine” is one of those shows which is typically deemed as a comfort and go to show for almost all the people. For some, it reflects as a therapeutic immersive experience where it is a show that is a mood enhancer and booster, and people have […]
25020193 – Wasey Nov 25, 2023 3 min read In the tapestry of Pakistan’s history, December 16, 2014, remains a dark thread woven with the pain of loss and the resilience of a nation. The haunting attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar not only claimed innocent lives but also echoed far beyond […]
Muhammad Umar Amin 24020499 Jul 3, 2022 2 min read Military camps are frequently found around school buildings or inside these buildings and campuses, and this militarization is occurring on both sides of Kashmir’s disputed boundaries (AJK&IOK). The militarization of these places can have a detrimental psychological effect on kids, which can increase dropout rates. […]