Peter Lucas, University of Central Lancashire The idea that advertising, entertainment and news media are guilty of objectifying women is familiar enough to most of us. But recently the balance seems to have shifted, with concerns being expressed about the potential objectification of male actors in drama series such as Bodyguard and Poldark. So are liberated and independent women who decry the objectification of women, but are thrilled by shots of male bodies on TV, guilty of double standards? Compared to the acres of taut flesh on display in coverage of, say, Olympic swimming, the odd glimpse of a firm…
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Lauren Howe, Stanford University A friend once grumbled that, given the choice, she’d rather see her ex miserable than herself happy. Few things in life are as traumatic as the end of a long-term, romantic relationship. Nonetheless, many people are able to eventually recover and move on relatively unscathed. Others, like my friend, aren’t so lucky. Even years later, they remain mired in the pain of the experience. Any reminder of their former partner – whether it’s a casual mention in conversation or a Facebook photo – can elicit profound feelings of sadness, anger and resentment. Why is it that…
Often we see women praise their significant other for their efforts financially and it rarely makes headline (except the usual ‘couple goals’ covetous retorts). Recently, a young man shared his relationship experience on Twitter. Praising the woman he’s about to marry for her efforts in supporting him financially.I wanna share 10 things about this woman before we wed this weekend;1. When I met her I had no place to stay. I was sleeping on a couch at a friend’s house. And she knew.2. I found a place later on, and she helped paying my rent for months3. She got me…
Our ‘woman crushes’ are often adults with effective achievements. However today, there’s a little deviation because although our pick is not an adult, she has demonstrated characteristics and excellence that is worth celebrating and emulating. Cori (a.k.a. CoCo) Gauff is now known as the 15-year-old school girl who hit Venus Williams – known as Wimbledon royalty – out of the game. And today, she lands the spot as our Woman Crush Wednesday. Surprised by her victory which shocked the world, moments after her win, she said: “I definitely had to tell myself to stay calm, I have never played on…
My Dear Daughter, Death as a subject is one most of us are very uncomfortable with. You might be saying to yourself, “Death? What is daddy up to now? Is he thinking of his own mortality?” This is far from my thought. However, since my own daddy passed on when I was in my forties, married and with children, I have come to the clear understanding that death happens to us all. Yes, no one lives forever on this earthly plane. The passage of your grandfather had such a profound impact on me. His death caused me so much pain…
I imagine every career-driven mother is faced with a time where she realizes she is starting to walk a fine line between giving 150% to succeed at work, and where it crosses over into a lack of balance that could impact her children and the amount of time spent focusing on the parenting role. This scenario is not new by any means but became very new to me a few years ago. I was on the up and up of my career and little by little started doing more, succeeding more, and getting asked to contribute more at the office.…
Dear Dorothy, I have been married for twenty-five years with three kids. The marriage was insisted on by our parents because I got pregnant when we started dating. I was happier at the beginning of the marriage because I was preoccupied with caring for our kids because my husband wasn’t very attentive and loving towards me. But, the children are now grown and have moved on with their lives and I’m faced with living in a loveless marriage. I feel so disconnected and alone. My husband is emotionally unavailable. He is so caught up in his own life that he…
Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria and William N Kring, Boston University African Union (AU) leaders will gather in Niger on 7 July for an Extraordinary Summit to discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area. They will be meeting at a critical moment for the continent. Many African countries are experiencing uneven growth and rising debt. All face an uncertain global environment and need the boost that closer and more dynamic continental trade relations could deliver. In our view, the AU leaders should also use their meeting to reinvigorate their efforts to create an African Monetary Fund. This would be used…
Pathik Pathak, University of Southampton Ernst and Young was the first prominent graduate employer to decide that its own entry criteria were a more accurate judge of job applicants than the degree classifications on their CVs. But similar moves away from a reliance on degree grades are now taking root at other big accountancy firms PwC and Deloitte, too. The latest Global Employability University Survey, published in November 2015, reinforces the message that employers are placing a lower value on degree grades. But the survey also appears to suggest that extracurricular activities are equally lowly regarded, with just 10% of…
My mind eyes drew me a picture Of so perfect a creature Of such elegant physique and regal structure With such an irresistible allure In my day-dream deep, I venture Oh! The perfection my mind conjures Thoughts of her become a leisure In her presence urge betrays composure Treating her like a queen; my new-found culture There’s no mistaking her pretty features Priceless as a jewel, she’s my treasure Invaluable, without measure The sight of her kindles something within Like a gentle flame which I nurture The tender feel of her skin texture The sweet savour of…