Tag: educational
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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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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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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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The unhealthy glamorisation of toxic relationships 2023
Toxic relationships, plain and simply known as unhealthy relationships, are characterized by patterns of abuse, manipulation, and control. These relationships can have severe negative impacts on both physical and mental health. Unfortunately, toxic relationships are often glamorized in popular media, leading some individuals to believe that these types of relationships are normal or even desirable.…
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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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Types of love: what love means to different people
Love is a complex and multifaceted emotion that means different things to different people. For some, love is a strong romantic attraction and attachment to another person. For others, it is the deep, non-romantic friendship and care that exists between close friends and family members. Still, for others, love is a selfless, unconditional act of…
Karisha Jade 