“I can be feminine in all my rage. I can be girl and woman, and claws with teeth. Cinema is revolutionizing and a powerful new force “Female Rage” is emerging. For years women were either given the role of the docile sweet women or the strong and composed heroines, only to remain passive damsels or […]
Noor Khalid Dec 6, 2022 2 min read It is no secret that the Pakistani society views women’s western clothing as immoral and deviant. Too often we have heard Islamic preachers and authoritative figures say that women wearing jeans are the root cause of the calamities and misfortunes that have befallen on our nation over […]
Mahnoor Nasir Nov 12, 2023 2 min read I recently had the opportunity to watch “Rocky and Rani Ki Prem Kahani” and thoroughly enjoyed the constant entertainment it offered. After a long time, Karan Johar has tried to rejuvenate the classic Bollywood vibes through Alia Bhatt’s beautiful saris and the grandiosity of the film’s expansive […]
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 […]
24020075 Muryum Palekar Jul 1, 2022 2 min read The literal meaning of Boko Haram is ‘Western education is a sin’. Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group, operating in Nigeria. It rejects Western culture and secular education and calls for Islamic rule. In April 2004, Boko Haram abducted 276 Chibok girls from a school, […]
When I say the word fangirl, what words come to mind? Fan girls are notoriously known as crazy, obsessive, shallow, annoying, or deluded. But this begs the question: Why are girls constantly belittled and degraded by society for simply enjoying and being passionate about their interests? Why does it bother so many people when a […]
Rethinking stereotypes and disabilities through the lens of Taare Zameen Par: In the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par , directed by Aamir Khan, the story of Ishaan Awasthi—a young boy with dyslexia— offers an important… NOOR JAHAN: Portrayal of gender norms and a social critique A popular drama aired on Ary Digital, Noor Jahan, depicts […]
Mahnoor Mahmud 24020387 Nov 20, 2023 2 min read In the intricate tapestry of human society, the concept of rights holds a paramount position, guiding our interactions and defining the boundaries of our freedoms. At the heart of this discourse lies a crucial distinction – the understanding that rights are inherently tied to individuals rather […]
Rabia Parveen 24020445 Dec 5, 2022 3 min read In August last year, the then prime minister Imran Khan had launched the SNC at the primary level, saying the initiative will end disparity in society and provide equal opportunities to all students to excel. The Federal Education Ministry of current government PML(N) has decided to […]
Ziyad Bhatty – 23020145 Nov 28, 2022 2 min read Directed by Richard Robbins, an Oscar nominee, Girl Rising is an inspirational documentary that depicts the struggle of girls in developing countries. The stories of nine young women, from Cambodia, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Peru, Egypt, Nepal, and India, show how education can play […]
24020075 Muryum Palekar Jun 29, 2022 2 min read The Single National Curriculum, introduced by the ex-prime minister, Imran Khan, aims at creating uniformity in education across institutions in Pakistan. However, the curriculum does not provide a voice to religious minorities and also fails on the grounds of gender equality. A picture of the cover […]
Aliya Asim Nov 28, 2023 1 min read I still remember the car ride to school when my parents got a call informing us that there was a bomb blast right near our school. The house of CID DSP Chaudhry Aslam was bombed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban, killing eight people including a teacher and her son. […]
24020135 Jun 28, 2022 1 min read Updated: Jul 2, 2022 In the animated movie “Spirit of 43” released in 1943, Joe Grant and Carl Barks build a compelling narrative through visuals to influence public perception and behavior. Analyzing this, we see how the media especially through secondary socialization has been used educate and condition […]
25090054 Dec 7, 2021 1 min read Celebrity is a figure that is well recognized and famous in the public and the media. People tend to get interested in the lives of their favorite celebrities, and sometimes this leads to the breach of their privacy. There has been a significant rise in cases where the […]