The Male Ego: A Silent Killer
The male ego is like a glass window, big and yet so fragile, and completely transparent. Our long tradition of toxic patriarchy has curated this belief that men are superior to women, which has led to the social construct of the inflated male ego.
How Humanitarian Crisis’ become Social Media Trends
Most things in life become trends, fashion, music, food, even pets, but social media has introduced a new type of trend, the humanitarian crisis trend.
Dumb and Dumber: Britain's Two Party System
Britain is devised of a two-party system, so the belief in a democratic society is almost comical. The Tories and Labour have for years dominated elections, passing the baton back and forth, with one of the parties often getting selfish and not wanting to let go.
Distraction Tactics: The Mainstream Media's Sugarcoated Propaganda
Propaganda, a thing of the past, as many of us would like to think. Centuries have gone by since politicians have used media outlets to help reinforce their political agendas, that are driven by corporate ideals, or have they?
An Era of Fake Feminism
If we’re going to fight for women’s rights, let’s fight for all women’s rights, not just the ones with white skin and blonde hair. While what happened to Sarah Everard was tragic, she is not the only woman to have gone missing under questionable circumstances.
The 3 C’s of Destruction: Coronavirus, Cronyism and Conservatives
Over the last year life as we know it has been devastated by the capital C, COVID-19. The year-old virus has inflicted mass agony on nations all across the world, from taking lives to crushing economies.
White Privilege and Structural Racism The True Values of Modern Day America
Two so-called American values, Equality and Progress, written into the educational curriculum of all American schools, yet only to be experienced by white people.
How Brexit stole Christmas (starring Boris Johnson as the Grinch)
Over 4 years ago, the Tories first announced Brexit, dividing the nation in half. What followed, was years of back and forth squabble, leaving the nation irritated and ready to get Brexit over and done with.
Class Divide - the Oppressor of the Creative Industry
Social class division is nothing new when it comes to employment. As capitalism continues to thrive, the working environment forced upon the working class deteriorates.
Stop Teaching Your Daughters Self Defense and Teach Your Sons Respect
This week on Twitter I came across a thread detailing how women can ensure their safety while in the back of an Uber.
Poland: where time moves forward, but society moves backward
Just like most of the world I have often overlooked the actions of my motherland, Poland. From its controversial ‘Holocaust Law’, which makes it criminal to reference Poland’s guilt in the Nazi regime, to the extensive level of racism that resides within the hearts of many Polish natives.
The UK Is NOT Innocent
The issue of racism is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, whether you're supporting the #blacklivesmatter movement or you’re an ignorant, uneducated, racist, everyone is talking about it.
Racism: Just Because You Don't See It Doesn't Mean It's Not There
Dear White People, Racism is still alive and well, flowing through the soil of each country built on the foundation of colonisation.
Why Do We Justify The Moral Wrongs of Celebrities?
In the western part of the world, our moral compass has progressed over the years, teaching us right from wrong. As a society, we know that rape, sexual assault, child grooming, murder, and drunk driving are all illicit. All of these crimes evoke anger and sorrow amongst us when committed by a member of the public, however, for some strange unknown reason, when committed by a household name, our moral compass malfunctions.
How Capitalism Ravaged Society
We all know that in today’s capitalist economy, “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer”, yet despite the blatant lack of ethical thinking behind this approach we don’t seem to question it.
David Attenborough's 'Our Planet' is the Wake-up Call We Needed
The new Netflix nature docuseries, 'Our Planet’ narrated by David Attenborough has been criticised as deeply disturbing by a vast amount of viewers. The series consists of eight episodes, each focusing on different parts of our environment.
The Shit Show That Is British Democracy
British democracy is dying and if you think otherwise then I’ve got some bad news for you.
Stop Discouraging Those Who Don’t Want Traditional Therapy
How many times have you been pushed into talking therapy by your friends or family? Or the last time you were shunned for seeking alternative methods to help yourself?
Meme Culture: The Destruction of Youth Through Irony
Everybody loves memes, from kids to middle-aged people to even some of the older people, and why wouldn’t they? Memes bring us joy in the form of laughter and for years have helped to shape our sense of humour.
Voter Suppression Runs Rampant in 2019 General Election
Nearly 1.5 million people under the age of 35 registered to vote in the run-up to the general election, however, probably less than half actually got to exercise their right to vote.