Sheikh Abdur Rehman 23100194 Jun 28, 2021 2 min read Breaking Bad is one of the finest TV shows ever produced, with a rating of 9.4/10 on 1.5 million votes on IMDB. The show was aired from 2008 till 2013. The story revolves around a chemistry teacher named Walter White, who gets diagnosed with lungs […]
I’m a devoted BTS fan (a Stan as twitter would say) and upon revealing this to people around me, the most common reaction is judgment. I’ve dealt with all sorts of responses; “ larkay hain ya larkian?” , “ they’re overrated”, “ in ki ching chong language kaisay samajh ati hai?” , “ all their […]
25090003 Nov 27, 2021 2 min read Standing as a huge industry, the blatant sexism in almost all genres of anime is baffling. These Japanese animations are watched by children, teenagers, and sometimes even adults. Portrayals in anime are stereotypical and revolve around body standards for men and women. Considering this, one can question whether […]
maryammomermalik Aug 4, 2022 3 min read So, fun fact about me, I have completely lost the patience for Pakistani dramas that constantly focus on saas-bahu rivalry and husbands cheating on their wives. I’d rather bang my head against the wall, yet see another mindless, just for TRP depiction of women as the most evil […]
Dayan Ejaz Dec 6, 2024 3 min read Want those fancy resumes? Be an intern at an NGO, go to those refugee sites, meet those marginalized people, deceive them into actually helping out and your social media will look like this then. Yes, we are talking about the truth about NGOs, international organizations and those […]
25020191 Nov 13, 2023 5 min read For decades, Pakistani dramas have been incorporating the traits associated with toxic masculinity (i.e. aggressiveness, misogyny, obstinacy, ego, and a need to control the weaker sex, etc.) to fashion their male characters. In general, toxic masculinity refers to an unspoken set of social norms that males should and […]
Bushra Zain_24020514 Jul 23, 2022 1 min read This film, which tells the story of a father and son, depicted the post-World War II conditions in Italy. A emotional movie on social realities and how people strive to survive in a cruel world where nobody cares. The scene where several men are vying for a […]
Sarwat Omar-25020080 Jun 19, 2023 3 min read Recently, my friend and I happened to have a conversation on the trend of ‘item numbers’ in films, especially in the Bollywood context. Very casually, she remarked “why do we call these songs as item numbers?” This statement had quite a jolting effect on me. I hadn’t […]
Khadija Arshad Oct 26, 2024 3 min read Updated: Oct 27, 2024 Child marriage thrives today in various parts of the world due to ignorance, poverty, and deeply rooted gender inequality. This violation of human rights takes away their childhoods and their future from young girls out there. Failure to act leads to repetition of […]
Embracing the Eddie Munson Effect: A New Lens on Learning and Belonging The latest season of Netflix’s hit series, Stranger Things, introduced fans to the newest member of the show’s eclectic ensemble: Eddie… Why Do Women Always Become the Headline? In the complex tapestry of media narratives, a persistent thread is the gender bias that […]
Maha Waheed Nov 30, 2022 2 min read Three million people from the FATA region moved to the adjacent province of KP due to the Pakistani military’s eagerly awaited assault on the Taliban in 2002. More than 95% of locals were relocated back to their homes after militants were forced out of the area, but recovery […]
In November 2023, the French feminist organization La Parole Des Femmes initiated a discussion labeling the October 7th attacks by Hamas as “feminicide.” This claim, spotlighting the gendered violence allegedly inflicted on Israeli women, remains controversial due to the lack of concrete evidence supporting the allegations of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in […]
Amna Amer – 23110231 Jun 30, 2022 2 min read In the case of forced displacements, one can not ignore the significant impact of a teacher’s role amongst a myriad of other school factors. However, despite this crucial role, they remain largely neglected. It is high time we shift our focus to these champions, as […]
Mahnoor Zafar Nov 27, 2023 3 min read Pakistani media’s portrayal of ‘gold-digging’ varies significantly, reflecting the fluidity of its meaning and moral interpretation. This article examines two Pakistani dramas, Meray Paas Tum Ho and Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, to understand how the portrayal of female gold-diggers can oscillate between serious condemnation and light-hearted humour, […]