Tag: body
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Toxic mates and toxic dates: recognising and avoiding negative behaviour for 2023
When it comes to relationships, whether they be romantic or platonic, it’s important to surround yourself with positivity. Unfortunately, life isn’t as easy as that, and you can meet some downright toxic people. So, what exactly is toxicity in dating and friendship, and how can it be avoided? Toxicity in dating and friendship refers to…
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Dante Rossetti: Empowerment of untouched feminine beauty
Like many of you out there, I had no idea about the world of art, nor did I really care for it until now. Yes, I admit I did believe that art exhibitions were for pretentious rich people who spoke complete gibberish about lines on a canvas (maybe I still do to specific work). But…
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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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Self-Esteem Boosting Strategies
Self-esteem is like the fuel for our confidence engine. When we’re running low, it can be tough to get through the day. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to boost your self-esteem and get back in the driver’s seat of your life! Self-compassion is the ability to be kind and understanding towards ourselves…
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The Impact of the Internet on Body Confidence
As a society, we have always placed a certain level of importance on appearances. However, with the proliferation of social media and the constant stream of perfectly curated and edited images, it is easier than ever for young people to feel like they don’t measure up. One of the main ways that the internet has…
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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 