Khadija Tahir Jul 27, 2022 3 min read Who doesn’t want an all expenses paid cruise vacation? I certainly do and that’s why this movie is on my list of certified cabin fever reducers. The scenic views are amazing and for a moment there I too can pretend I am on a vacation with the […]
At this point, it is safe to say that Pakistan is most certainly a conflict-riddled zone. And while we have spent decades convincing ourselves that the threat is merely external, whether its from our forever hostile neighbours or even the very ‘secular ‘ West, the fact that internal conflict has taken an even harsher toll […]
Neiha A. Siddiqui Nov 30, 2023 3 min read Recently, I have been having a lot of conversations surrounding friendships with my girls. In the solace of my dorm room, we talk for hours on hours about our college experience with friendships. I talked about finding comfort in my female friendships in a previous blog […]
22020425 Aug 17, 2021 1 min read This is an interesting read especially with the recent turn of events in Afghanistan where the Talibans have taken over Kabul. In a country where education for girls was only starting to improve slightly after a major struggle for two decades, under the current situation it seems all […]
Iman Asif Dec 4, 2022 2 min read Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or more commonly known as the Pakistani Taliban is a militant organization operating in Pakistan. The organization claims to represent Islam and work against people and ideologies that do not align with their idea of Islamic principles. The organization holds extremist views that see […]
Mahnoor Mannan Dec 9, 2022 3 min read The past week, I finally sat down to finally watch Gangubai Kathiawadi with a friend. Once done, I felt very conflicted about the movie. It felt as though it was made to be a feminist film, with Alia Bhatt dropping occasional one-liners about a woman’s place in […]
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 […]
It is rare to see South-East Asian representation in Hollywood. However, it is virtually unseen to have South-East Asian representation that does not allude to a racist and offensive picture. Representations of groups in media can make it abundantly clear that no South-East Asian perspective was included in making the media product in question. Admittedly, […]
Khubaib Riasat Dec 1, 2021 1 min read The advertising industry is one of the prime culprits in promoting stereotypical gender stereotypes and specific gender roles. Advertisers don’t shy away from promoting gender stereotypes because they make their cash register ring. I would argue that the advertisement industry is obsessed with gender, mainly because gender […]
24020393 Nov 30, 2022 2 min read It is not hidden how important it is to acquire education for young, impressionable minds. Education is a tool that helps these individuals improve their quality of life, challenge themselves, have opportunities for social cohesion, and allow socialising opportunities. Similarly, the scope for education does not lessen in […]
I have a keen interest in politics from an early age. This show was quite entertaining for me. I Watched first 5 seasons in just 1 week. It is an American political thriller streaming television series created by Beau Willimon. The first season was released in 2013, and the sixth season was released in 2016. […]
Rabia Parveen 24020445 Dec 5, 2022 2 min read Since 2004, disaster, conflict and economic need have combined to cause massive movement of people from their homes to sprawling temporary settlements, either in designated camps or on the margins of urban society. Current patterns of displacement are driven by counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations against non-state […]
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 […]
25090090 Dec 7, 2021 1 min read The hero of the drama Parizaad Ahmed Akbar. He is fair skinned man but he is seen donning a black face- which is painting your face entirely in black paint to completely change your appearance. Dark skin is a feature that can hardly be called scarce in Pakistan. […]