While the age-old propaganda machine i.e. media is a state apparatus we all are somewhat aware of, this blog will glance at the use of the academic curriculum and its indirect role in increasing conflict in students. During my Olevels, we were constantly told as well as taught how Pakistan Army won all the wars, […]
In Welcome to the Forum 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 […]
The Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Dynamic in Pakistani Dramas In Welcome to the Forum There is a common theme that is often observed in the media that we consume, especially TV dramas, which involves the almost demonization of the mother-in-law figure. This is however an appropriate reflection of our culture which pits mothers and daughter in […]
Sara Masood Nov 28, 2023 2 min read In Pakistan, females have been married at early ages, which has resulted in them not pursuing their education further. Once married, their educational journey tends to halt, as marriage takes precedence, leading to a life trajectory centered around marital responsibilities, including starting a family. Marriage as an […]
Salena Qureshi 26020084 Oct 6, 2024 3 min read ‘The Intern’, a 2015 movie starring superstars Anne Hathaway and Robert de Niro serves more than just an entertainment purpose. It offers an insightful look into the gender dynamics of the workplace- an unlikely friendship between a young, successful businesswoman and a retired senior intern. With […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introductions In Welcome to the Forum Alina Zahra Husnain 23020491 Oct 29, 2020 Hi all! I’m Alina, and am really excited for this project. I love finding meaning in pop culture and seeing how things have changed, evolved, and grown, even within same genres over time. Comparing shows like Friends and The Fresh Prince with […]
