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Pride Month is annually celebrated in June to support LGBTQ+ rights and uplift the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. The world’s LGBTQ+ communities celebrate the freedom to be themselves and celebrations of life for the members of the community who lost their lives to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. Pride celebrations include pride parades, marches, speeches, outdoor festivals, concerts, performances, workshops, parties, and picnics. The term “pride” came from Brenda Howard, a New York bisexual rights ac

The wave of feminism began at the end of the 19th Century. According to Merriam-Webster, feminism is “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes” and “organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests”. Feminism is all about all genders having equal rights and opportunities. The goal of feminism is to achieve full gender equality and ensure that no one’s rights are violated.

Why Feminism is often Misunderstood?

The misconception about feminism comes from

Why Men Should Show Their Emotions

There are different expectations for women and men when it comes to showing emotion. Women are often viewed as emotional. While men are seen as strong and stoic. This gender stereotype has been around for generations. It can be toxic, both for women and men.

Men who are being emotional often seen as weak and lesser than other men. Because of that, many men neglect to show their emotions because they’re afraid of social pressure.

Research from the University

The Origins of The Term “Ladies First”

It’s so common to hear the term “ladies first”. It has been used when passing through the door or when ladies are being served first in a restaurant. This term can be considered a polite and kindly gesture. But it’s also seen as part of a pattern of sexism. This is based on the idea that women are weak and fragile, and men have to protect and take care of women.

So, how did this term come into existence? There are three theories about the origin of this t

When Your Fear Holds You Back From Doing Something

About two days ago, I found an essay competition with prizes going to London and scholarships. I intend to participate in the competition. When I read the timeline of activities and the topic of the essay, I hold myself back. The topic of the essay is pretty heavy and needs a lot of research. I became doubtful whether I should join or not.

Every time I find something exciting and great things to do, I feel like I have to try it. But when I loo

I Couldn’t Believe It When Someone Told Me I Was Beautiful

From a young age, I was not a pretty girl. No one told me I was beautiful, not even my parents. I was always faced with the fact that I was the least beautiful child in my family compared to my two older sisters.

Why did I believe that? Because people around me have been saying it for as long as I’ve been growing up, so I’ve come to believe it as a fact.

But in the last two years, I’ve gotten words that I’ve never gotten before. It fe

I’ve Been A Yes-Man Most of My Life

When someone asks for help, I always say yes. When someone asks for something, I always say yes. When someone talks about something, I always say “Ah, right!” or “I agree” even if it’s a no that I want to say.

Why is it so hard to say no?

I feel obligated to say yes to everything. I feel like I should always help people even when I have more important things to do. Saying yes to whatever people say. Accept other people’s invitations even when I don’t know w