25020470-Naimol Amer Nov 13, 2023 2 min read The civil war in Syria has had devasting affects on children’s education in Syria. In my blog post, I am going to talk about the challenges faced by Syrian children in accessing quality education due to the conflict. Firstly, millions of Syrian children have been forced to […]
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 […]
Shamsa Kanwal Nov 4, 2023 4 min read Let’s talk about a harsh reality that millions of girl’s worldwide face especially in Afghanistan. You see when conflicts and calamities hit, the devastation they bring is often a primary goal. Discrimination against girls is fueled by disempowerment, creating a daunting challenge. These girls encounter significant barriers […]
Ammar Shahzad Chand 22020289 Aug 19, 2021 3 min read As time passes, many institutions have formed. For a formal definition, an institution is any building referred to with having a sort of organization and a certain purpose on which it is established. The purpose can essentially be anything: religious, social, or even education. But […]
The following blog is an excerpt from a project I did on Love Teams and the subculture surrounding it. I was so fascinated by the concept and wanted to share it! Originating from the Philippines, the term Love Team was coined by industry specialists who paired two actors together to star in a drama series […]
Gotham is an American action crime drama television series developed by Bruno Heller produced by Warner Bros. The series premiered on Fox on September 22, 2014, and concluded on April 25, 2019. The show moves around two main characters-Ben McKenzie as Jim Gordon and David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne. This show is the predecessor of […]
Romaisa Rehab Khan Nov 23, 2024 3 min read With a focus on protagonists who go to extreme lengths to pursue their art, the films; Whiplash (2014) and Black Swan (2010) both explore themes of artistic ambition, obsession, and the psychological effects of perfectionism. Both Black Swan and Whiplash follow perfectionists, Andrew in Whiplash for […]
25020193 – Wasey Nov 25, 2023 2 min read In a world supposedly advancing towards enlightenment and progress, the haunting spectre of school shootings continues to cast a dark and terrifying shadow over our societies. The increasing frequency with which these incidents occur is alarming and forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about the state […]
Ali Roman 23110148 Dec 14, 2020 3 min read Updated: Dec 15, 2020 “Khawaja sara ki dua aur bad-dua ka bohat asar hota hai” If you live in Pakistan, you’ve probably heard this phrase before. It is generally a justification for giving trans-folks some loose change/donations so their mystical prayers will make our problems go […]
Mishaal Usman 26100247 Nov 20, 2024 2 min read Georgia Miller from the Netflix series, Ginny and Georgia, is not your typical, by the books mother. Having a traumatic past as a survivor of abuse and negligent parents, she had learnt to navigate her way around by using her intelligence and beauty. As her actions […]
25020004 Fatima Saeed Nov 16, 2023 3 min read The roots of racism still persist in the contemporary society of the United States of America. From the police shooting of black people to the usual racism on the streets, it manifests in systematic inequalities. Under slavery, African Americans could not even exercise their fundamental rights. […]
ali22fareed Nov 28, 2024 2 min read All is chalked up in Pakistan; the country has tons of culture, tons of history, tons of potential and yet it has a silent crisis in its brightest of minds are leaving. Mass emigration of talented professionals is known as the ‘brain drain’, leaving the nation needing more […]
Tazeen Fatima Jun 14, 2024 2 min read Within the dynamic realm of Bollywood cinema, films frequently reflect the standards and beliefs of society, occasionally questioning and other times validating them. “Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani” is one such contemporary film that has spurred conversations about gender norms and stereotypes. The line “Hunar ka koi […]
Usama Khan 23110179 Jul 1, 2022 2 min read I have always been very patriotic. Someone who still believes this country will one day become what it was supposed to become. I always used to scream at top of my lungs at Wagah border. And I absolutely loved the Pakistan army. Seems like I really […]