Tag: crime
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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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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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Gang culture: understanding why
Gang culture has had a profound influence on the younger generation, with many young people becoming attracted to the sense of community and belonging that it offers. However, it is important to understand the complex and multifaceted reasons behind why young people may be drawn to gangs and the consequences that can result from their…
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Getting weapons off the street: The Knife Angel
Knife crime is a serious issue that affects communities all over the United Kingdom. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of incidents and victims, leading to fear and concern among the public. One way to raise awareness about knife crime and its devastating effects is through art. The Knife…
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Gang culture in the UK: The new normal?
Gang culture has been around in the UK for some time, but in recent years it has become a growing concern for communities and law enforcement alike. But what is it that has led to the normalization of gangs in the UK? Some may argue that it’s the poverty, lack of education and job opportunities,…
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The fear of rising knife crime in the UK
Knife crime has been on the rise in the United Kingdom in recent years, with worrying increases in the number of incidents and victims (Office for National Statistics, 2020). This has led to growing concern and fear among the public, as well as calls for action from lawmakers and law enforcement. One of the most…
Karisha Jade 