Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The Social Compass

In this section the writers write about Social Issues which have impacted us on a societal level. Here you’ll get to see opinionated articles from Feminism to Societal Racism.

Bullying: Here’s what you can do to prevent it

(Note: contains triggering content) According to Merriam-Webster, the literal meaning of bullying is ‘abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger or more powerful.’...

Manto and his Imperfect World: An Ideal worth Considering

In the great words of the man himself, here is what he wanted to have inscribed on his tombstone: "In the name of God, the...

Our Deteriorating Legal System

Imagine walking down an empty street at 3 AM in the morning and witnessing a scuffle between 2 people. Your first thought is to...

Sexual Harassment: A social evil committed against the women of Pakistan

She finally decided to speak up and lodge a complaint against her hockey coach Saeed Khan on the basis of sexual harassment. However, despite...

Freedom of Expression: An Issue which Divides Pakistan

Freedom of expression, in one form or another, is often touted to be the sole cause responsible for every misfortune that strikes Pakistan, be...

Special Olympics: Empowering Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

If you’re reading this, then your life is probably the one of a privileged person.  You have gone to a good school and have...

The Power of Political Poetry: Faiz and his words

In an article posted on the fifth of December in 2016, on the Literary Hub, Rajat Singh talks about how reading the poetry and...

The Never-ending String of Responsibilities: Women in the Pandemic in the 21st Century

 Across the globe, women have faced and are still facing significant issues in terms of representation, agency, as well as social and economic inequalities....

Nepotism: A Menace to Society

A nation plagued by nepotism, like Pakistan, is strikingly similar to a house built on sand; it can and will collapse into debris under...

Favoritism in Sport: An Issue far too common in Pakistani Cricket

If you are in your teens and thinking of becoming a cricketer because of your natural talents, I am deeply sorry for what you...

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