Why you should find a hobby
On average, far fewer women have hobbies than men. There’s a reason for that. Globally speaking, the unpaid domestic labour that women do annually is valued at over ten trillion dollars. Women spend almost four and a half hours a day completing this form of…
Why he will never pick you
For most of my life, I emulated internalized misogyny at nearly every turn. Even now I still find glimpses of it in my thoughts from time to time. And this is after years of active work to rid myself of that particular brand of toxicity….
Rape culture in The West: sexual objectification
TRIGGER WARNING Assault, abuse, sexual assault Rape culture in The West is something commonly misunderstood. The act of rape does not have to be widely supported for a rape culture to exist. Though this is a widespread misconception. Yes, we have rape culture in The…
How online dating becoming problematic was inevitable
TRIGGER WARNING Murder, assault, abuse, sexual assault, racism, homophobia Most would agree that online dating has become problematic in some regards. It’s allowed us to connect with people far and wide. In exchange, we surrender a degree of privacy and even more concerning, safety. How…
Why it’s worth debating basic human rights
Something has always struck me as deeply unsettling when advocating for human rights. The fact that some individuals see this as an opportunity for debate is deeply disturbing to reflect on. Some people genuinely think speculating on whether or not marginalized groups should have specific…
How to debate successfully (part 2)
Now that you’ve learned the foundational part of debating, let’s continue to expand. The ultimate goal is to educate people on their blind spots. And to open their mind to views they presently oppose. As mentioned in part one, this entire experience demands emotional labour…
How to debate successfully (part 1)
Debating is a skill like any other and takes time to develop and then fine tune. The task becomes easier when we keep a few mental notes top of mind. Look at controversial conversations with friends, family and peers as opportunities. They are. They’re a…
Why media has a public responsibility
TRIGGER WARNING Suicide, assault, abuse, sexual assault It’s hard to deny that media shapes our culture and our societal norms. Consequently the entertainment industry has a responsibility to uphold. But money motivates them, not morals, we know this. Be that as it may, entertainment largely…
Who’s responsible for our rape culture?
TRIGGER WARNING Assault, abuse, sexual assault We’re conditioned to believe that someone’s outward appearance is a reflection of their inward value. This has been a convenient way to permit and often encourage or support the mistreatment of people, often times women. It is also one…
Boys don’t cry…but they should
Crying is viewed in our society as an inherently feminine trait, somehow absent from masculinity. What a world we could have if we collectively abandoned traditional gender norms, misogyny, and toxic masculinity. People would be free to love what (and whom) they love and do…
Question of the Week
Should the internet be selectively censored?
Studies have proven that exposure to certain forms of online content leads to an increased likelihood to dehumanize a specific group of people or even commit violent acts against them. Two significant examples to point to are violent porn and hate crimes. What are your thoughts on online censorship for some types of content? Should censorship exist? If so, who controls it, and to what extent? Can we trust them to remain ethical with this control? If not, how do we justify the harm that comes to people as a result of a lack of censorship? Who would be most negatively impacted and why?
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