by Monica Islam Patriarchy is defined as “a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.” Much to the dismay of radical feminists, I do not have a problem with this. It is fine for men to lead. Not everyone can be the leader if …
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by Srishti Negi “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” – Shakespeare opined in the late 16th century, writing these memorable and insightful lines in his play ‘As You Like It’. And this dictum for ages immemorial has, consciously or unconsciously, represented the international stage at large. Now the …
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by Kiyara Manaka Matambanadzo Africa has been trying to catch up with the rest of the world for so long. After decades of war and colonialism, there has been a scramble to bring Africa, particularly the rural areas, into an age of rapid industrialization. But what if Africa’s leaders are missing out on one key …
by Archibong Bassey Imagine a world where everyone is peaceful and healthy, no one lacks food, clothing, or shelter, children get quality education, conflicts are resolved peacefully, and war is rare. Sound like a fantasy right? Given the world’s glaring conflicts, and worsening health inequities, one may wonder, are we ever close to achieving a …
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by Adedoyin Ajayi Through the use of similar technology, social media, liberalized trade, economic integration, and popular culture, cities have become increasingly alike. As cities become more globalized, they display global attributes rather than national ones. Major cities like London, New York, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, and Beijing are similar in the form of trade patterns …
Globalization and Sustainability: A Catch-22 Situation? Read More »
by Cody Mitchell On Saturday 14 October, Australians overwhelmingly rejected the Government’s proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine an Indigenous advisory body with the power to “make representations” to Parliament and the Executive Government. In Australia, for a constitutional amendment to be successful, it must pass a very high threshold, achieving a “double majority”—meaning a majority …
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by Adedoyin Ajayi …there is no sincerer love than the love of food. George Bernard Shaw Consider a couple of co-workers having a laugh over a shared meal in their company’s cafeteria. Over their lunch, they have a shared bond derived from the pleasure of eating together. A family dinner allows family members bond and …
by Monica Islam Happy Teacher’s Day – October 5, 2023! After nearly a year of service in the school education sector, I am happy to announce on World Teacher’s Day that I have resigned from my post as a school teacher this past July. Why, one may ask, did I resign from such an honorable …
A Day in a Teacher’s Shoes: Challenges and Solutions Read More »
by Sameer Misra As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the commencement of the ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to take place in India next month, the anticipation and excitement surrounding the tournament serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the sport within Commonwealth nations. Cricket, often hailed as a gentleman’s game, has …
Dominance of Cricket in Commonwealth Nations: A Sporting Legacy Read More »
By Katerina Panagi Transforming our world toward sustainability requires understanding environmental degradation and climate change as social and political issues. Adopting an eco-social lens in policy design and implementation can facilitate not only green but also fair approaches that will be required to achieve the SDGs. It would help minimize the risk of injustice associated …
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