Category: Racism & Identity
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The Harmful Impact of Cancel Culture: Why Holding People Accountable Shouldn’t Mean Shaming Them.
Cancel culture, also known as “call-out culture,” has become a prevalent phenomenon in recent years, particularly on social media. It refers to the act of publicly calling out and boycotting individuals or groups for their actions or statements deemed offensive or problematic. While the intentions behind cancel culture may be to hold individuals accountable for…
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Beyond the Clothes: Challenging Victim Blaming in Sexual Assault and Harassment
Clothing, it seems, has become a contentious issue when it comes to discussions of sexual assault and harassment. Unfortunately, all too often, clothing is used as a means of blaming victims for the actions of their attackers. The notion that someone “asks for it” by the way they dress is not only harmful, but it…
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Bollywood: Female objectification & hyper sexualisation
Female objectification and hyper sexualisation in the Bollywood movie industry has been a persistent issue for many years. The representation of women in Bollywood movies often reinforces harmful stereotypes and reinforces patriarchal norms. And yet we’re here waiting for the obvious to be addressed. Why? One of the main ways in which women are objectified…
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Finding yourself: the success to healthy relationships
When it comes to relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of finding “the one” and forgetting about the most important person in the equation: yourself. Before jumping into a relationship, it’s crucial to take some time to find yourself and make sure you’re in the right place for a healthy and…
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Navigating Racism in School: My Experience as an Indian Student
Growing up as an Indian-born child in England was not always easy, I often felt caught between two worlds. In addition to the challenges of fitting in and finding my place in a predominantly white society, I also had to navigate the complexities of living in two different cultures. I wanted nothing more than to…
Karisha Jade 