Rage against remote workers swells in Europe
Post-pandemic, several countries introduced digital nomad visas to give their economies a much-needed boost. As a result, local residents in Spain and Portugal have been priced out of the housing market, sparking anti-tourism rallies and an air of hostility towards foreigners. It seems somewhat ironic writing this from Spain, where...
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The struggle for spatial equity in India
Across the country, inequality is fundamentally tied to physical safety and freedom from violence. Women and gender minorities face persistent challenges in accessing public spaces, with their experiences marred by harassment, assault, and fear. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), almost 32 thousand rapes were recorded in India...
Understanding Ghana’s long-awaited gender parity bill
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo signed a groundbreaking bill aimed at addressing historical and systemic gender inequalities. In a region where gender disparities have been entrenched in traditional structures, it sets Ghana on a path toward reshaping women’s futures economically, politically, and socially. Ghana’s Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill 2024,...
Opinion – we have a lot to learn about identity from Lady Gaga
The pop icon has demonstrated what it really means to be a trans ally. When Lady Gaga first rose to fame in the early 2000s, a persistent rumour began making the rounds: that the ‘Born This Way’ singer was secretly a man. Or a hermaphrodite, depending on who you asked...
Sweden says children under 2 should have zero screen time
Swedish health authorities have issued new recommendations to restrict screen time for young people. Sweden has made a firm statement in the ongoing debate over children and screens: for kids under two, there should be no screen time. At all. Health authorities have issued new recommendations for parents regarding screen time...
How gender norms influence women’s food choices
With societal expectations and cultural conditioning still fundamentally guiding women’s eating habits, it’s time we addressed the often-overlooked issue of gendered appetites. In kitchens and dining rooms across the globe, an unseen force shapes the way that women interact with food. From portion size to preference, gender norms have long...
England & Wales to enforce ‘buffer zones’ around abortion clinics
The decision aims to tackle cases of harassment outside clinics across the country. For years, anti-abortion protesters in England and Wales have employed tactics ranging from the passive-aggressive to the blatantly invasive in an effort to sway women from terminating pregnancies. Come the end of October, however, this may no longer be the case. The government has announced plans to introduce 150-metre buffer zones around abortion clinics, marking a watershed moment for...
The implications of Australia’s social media ban for young people
TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and Steam are some of the platforms to be banned for young people in Australia by the Albanese government. The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, announced in mid-September that social media will be banned for minors. There will be an age verification trial conducted, as the first steps later in the year. This doesn’t come as a shock to the Australian youth, as there has been a ban...
Controversial topics reintroduced to India’s medical curriculum
In a surprising U-turn, India’s National Medical Commission has revised the medical curriculum, reintroducing controversial topics related to sexuality and gender. This decision has sparked a debate on education, LGBTQ+ rights, and the intersection of law and medicine in the country. India’s apex medical education regulator, the National Medical Commission (NMC), has recently made headlines with its decision to revise the forensic medical curriculum for undergraduate students. Raising eyebrows among progressive...
Should we be using AI powered tools in the academic environment?
AI can be a great tool, but what happens when these tools are not well trained? In recent months, a series of new tools that use Artificial Intelligence have emerged, including ChatGPT and Gemini. Each one of them has been marketed as having the ability to make our lives easier. Whether it’s creating essays for us in seconds, locating reputable sources of information, or even creating illustrations for us – AI...
