Why Body Standards in the Media are Irrelevant
There is little out there that reduces a person’s confidence and self-love more drastically than standards for what the perfect human being should look…
Category: Society & Culture
The Truth About Gender Norms
We see them everywhere. They are deeply intertwined with our everyday culture, habits, routines, and decisions. They condemn our personal interests and passions, they…
The LGBTQ Community in Our Modern World
If you haven’t been living under a rock these days, you’ve probably heard the big news by now: The United States has finally decided…
Misconceptions about Music Today
How many times have you heard someone make a comment along the lines of, “That’s not real music”? Statements like this are usually directed…
The Beauty of Online Friendships
We’ve all been told from a young age that we should be careful on the internet. The majority of us were likely taught at…
Racial Issues People Come Across In Their Daily Life
Racial issues are something that people can come across everyday in their life. It’s known as everyday racism, or subtle racism. With a little…
Are College Parties All That It’s Cracked Up To Be?
I remember my first year in university; I had the intention to party – a lot. The music, the drinking, being able to meet…
How We Relate To Stars And Celebrities Today
These days looking around at the people in our world it’s clear we are divided. Two different worlds. One with the most people, these…
Negative Effects of Social Media
Social media has become a huge part of a lot of people’s lives. I love Facebook and Instagram as much as the next person,…
Confidence And Self-Esteem In Today’s Culture
Confidence can be gathered from many sources. In competitions or in working situations, preparation can provide confidence. Individuals can gather more self-esteem by working…