I have always been an introverted person, and I have always largely lived in my own head, often getting lost in my daydreams. When I …
Wow- You Can Afford Love?
A discussion on the socio-economic and socio-political connotations of being able to love.
Wow – You can afford love?
Love is a universal feeling shared by all, known to all and felt by all – good and bad. I feel safe in assuming that …
On How to Deconstruct Our Sense of Self to Create More Harmonious Environments
If you are a living human on this planet, it is an inevitability that you have a sense of self – regardless of any extraneous …
The Power of Vulnerability
Growing up, we are always told to be strong, to be resilient and take whatever issues we have with a pinch of salt. Of course, …
Children or No Children– A Question We Really Shouldn’t Be Asking Ourselves
Growing up, my friends and I would get together and discuss the names of our future children. How many boys did we want? How many …
Cognitive Dissonance as a Possible Explanation for Regression of Reproductive Rights and it’s Relation to Tradition
In Psychology, we refer to cognitive dissonance as a feeling of mental discomfort leading to an alteration in beliefs, behaviours or attitudes due to conflict …
What Does it Mean to Be Traditional in a Modernist Society?
Given the accelerating onset of modern societies and norms, it is unsurprising that social theory follows. Anthony Giddens is one of the most prominent voices …