Tag: Societal

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...

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...

Stepping Away From Societal Norms and Carving Your Own Path to Success

We live in a world where issues such as racism, homophobia, transphobia, and sexism exist. Suppose that these never existed, what would our world be like? These norms have infiltrated our everyday lives, teaching us how to act and influencing our decisions. We still see these issues everyday. We hea...

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 ...

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 ...