Five Gen Z plastic activists you should know about
These young people are all leading by example to eliminate single-use plastics. Hereβs why you should follow them to start your plastic-free journey. Itβs only when you start trying to get away from plastic that you realise itβs literally everywhere. Plastic in your fridge, plastic in your bathroom cabinet, plastic upon...
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Understanding the history of Indiaβs transgender community
Indiaβs LGBTQIA+ community has been protesting for trans rights for years. Conditioned to the bottom of the socio-economic hierarchy, will the transgender community ever attain equality? Did you know that as per Hindu mythology, transgender people are actually considered to be an incarnation of God? If youβre surprised, itβs probably because...
Opinion – More diverse literature is needed in schools
Gen Z are asking to read more literature that accurately represents them. An estimated 34.4% of school age children in England identify as black, Asian, or minority ethnic, it is time the curriculum represented their voices. Research suggests that only 1% of GCSE English students study a book by an...
How understanding animal species protects ecosystems
Research into new species by zoologists is essential in helping us to protect the animal kingdom and adapt to climate change. This may come as a surprise, but thereβs a whole lot we donβt know about life on Earth. In fact, new species are being discovered by biologists all the...
Exclusive – Chatting to Gen Z activists Jeremy and Michelle
Michelle and Jeremy are siblings from Western Kenya who describe themselves as energetic environmentalists. Their dream is to improve the cleanliness of our oceans and build better habitats for aquatic life. They built an app to do just that. Michelle, a 16-year-old final year student from White Oaks School, Kisumu,...
Migrants cross English Channel in record numbers
On Monday, 430 people made the dangerous journey across the Channel in search of a better life, the highest number ever recorded in a single day. The arrivals have come in the wake of an ongoing debate amongst MPs on whether to strengthen current measures on national borders, with aims...
Report shows growing ethnic gap in mortgages amid pandemic
Global economic fallout caused by Covid-19 will affect the property market for years. However, growing concerns over racial equity in mortgage applications must be addressed now. As we navigate what we hope to be the final stretch of the pandemic, those beneath the breadline are set to bear the brunt of global financial fallout. Shock. During the fever pitch of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, promising talk of total...
Opinion – App ‘selling’ Muslim women proves dangers of cyber space
Recently, an app was launched to put Muslim women in India up for sale. This is being seen as a sign of increasing islamophobia and misogyny online. Trigger Warning: this article contains mention of islamophobia, digital abuse, and sexual harassment. Reader discretion is advised. Ever been to an auction? Everyone knows you usually bids on antiques, property, paintings, and the like. But what about bidding on women? That seems strange if not...
Ben & Jerryβs to end sales in Occupied Palestine Territory
The decision comes after years of pressure from activists and listening to the concerns of βfans and trusted partners.β In a brief statement, Ben & Jerryβs has announced that continuing the sale of its ice cream in occupied territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem would be βinconsistent with values.β Though precise details have not yet been revealed, discussions to terminate the contract with its Israel-based factory are complete. The...
Research finds 1 in 4 LGBTQ youth identify as nonbinary
In a study involving 35,000 Gen-Z members aged 13-24, about twenty six percent say they identify as nonbinary. The number of young people identifying as nonbinary has grown and the use of pronouns βthey/themβ is becoming more commonplace. In fact, a recent poll found 35 percent of Gen-Z say they know someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns. However, there remains widespread misunderstanding about the nonbinary community, their identifies, and the term itself. A recent...
