Tag: Societal

Fluffy and Proud: Breaking Free From Societal Norms of Body Image

While sunning ourselves by the pool, my eight-year-old daughter snuggled against me. The blue water sparkled in front of us. Her hair tickled my chin, but I said nothing, immersed in this moment with my darling girl. She’s growing up, though, and for the first time wore a tankini instead of a ...

The Prophet ??? the Archetype of Societal Renaissance

Once upon a time there were only two religious archetypes. One could be found in rural areas and was associated with miraculous deeds and supernatural abilities; this was the archetype of the magician. The other could be found in the urban areas with higher densities of population with their kingly ...

Addressing Urgent Societal Issues: Breaking the Cycle of Tragedy with the Pamoja Project for Reproductive Health and Social Transformation in Nigeria

The distressing incident by the canal serves as a poignant symbol of a much larger issue. It highlights a pattern of occurrences that point to systemic challenges in our societal approach to reproductive health. The vulnerability of individuals, particularly young women, demands a comprehensive reev...

A Societal Blindspot: Our Moral Judgements

Ihave often noticed that our society has a curious bias when it comes to judgement — especially in the more developed world. What is this bias? When someone is financially poor, the society can be understanding, even sympathetic. The collective narrative often leans towards understanding...