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Pedagogy

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Need for education in the society. Education is an important element in every human's life, whether it is administration or civic education. It has helped people become better citizens,get a better paid job and show the difference between good and bad. "A simple but powerful reminder of the positive domino effect a good education can have on many aspects of a person's life and outlook." It has enabled to keep children and youth occupied, as it is imparted in institutions like schools and colleges. When students go to the institution's they are distracted from other vices that may be attracted to them. It creates and spreads awareness to the people as it disseminates information. Through education people are more aware of pandemics, epidemics and even situations happening in different places. One of the worst concepts that exist in our society is child marriage and early pregnancies. Education in society has eliminated the concept to a great...

Breaking Stereotypes

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 Household Responsibilities for All Society has long been shaped by gender roles that dictate specific roles and responsibilities within the household. One such deeply ingrained stereotype is the notion that women are the sole providers of domestic labor, while men predominantly engage in external work. This mindset, however, is evolving as societies recognize the need for gender equality and the importance of shared responsibilities within households. This article delves into the historical context of this mentality, explores its impacts on individuals and relationships, and highlights the progressive shift towards more equitable distribution of household duties The mentality that women are solely responsible for housework has led to numerous adverse effects on individuals and relationships. Women have faced increased pressure to balance both domestic and professional duties, often resulting in burnout and limited career opportunities. Men, on the other hand, have been...

Body shaming

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Stop Body shaming . Body shaming, a pervasive issue in contemporary society, revolves around the harmful act of criticizing or making negative judgments about someone's physical appearance. This practice is fueled by unrealistic beauty standards propagated by media, leading to detrimental impacts on individuals' mental and emotional well-being. In today's digital age, social media platforms act as both a boon and a bane. While connecting people globally, they also expose users to carefully curated images that often highlight an idealized body type. Consequently, individuals may develop feelings of inadequacy and body dysmorphia as they constantly compare themselves to these unattainable standards. Women have long borne the brunt of body shaming, with media consistently promoting a slim and flawless physique as the benchmark of beauty. Men, however, are increasingly falling victim to similar pressures, as the media now emphasizes a muscular and sculpt...

TOXIC MASCULINITY AND ITS EFFECT

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Is it okay for men to cry? The idea that men shouldn't cry is often linked to toxic masculinity which promotes harmful stereotypes about it that means to be a man. Everyone has emotions and it's important to feel comfortable expressing them. Society often puts pressure on men to be strong and unemotional,which creates a culture where men feel like they have to suppress their emotions inorder to fit in. Some will even tend to tease them saying “chin up men aren't supposed to cry and show emotions,” which is quite devastating as they can't express themselves and release the tension build in them. Suppressing emotions can lead to negative consequences. It can also lead to negative attitudes towards women,as well as lack of emotional intelligence and empathy. To men who are struggling with mental health issues,it is hard for them to open up, reach out for help and express their feelings as they are expected to "man up". By challenging the...

IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING DIVERSITY.

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courtesy of google. How everyone is made to believe that white is good, a ray of light while black is bad tainted the ugliest darkness is ridiculous. Experiencing and normalization of colorism in Africa is the highest form of mediocrity. As today we connect the white color with purity and the black with evil. Despite being freed from the Europeans clutches we are still lagging behind by making the light complexion more superior. Most Africans keep denying and critisizing the dark complexion whereas it is our originality. Hate for the dark color has led people to bleaching their skins to achieve a lighter complexion which means “beauty,” courtesy of google. Growing up as a dark skin person in Africa is not a joke as it needs a lot of courage. You will experience critics from your family members, society, education institutions and even at work. Families are the key source for bullying you about your color, doing a small or a silly mistake the first thing that you...