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A Gold Digger
The term "gold digger," ruthlessly used and cringingly associated with women in this century, has now turned its attention toward a new narrative. Luckily, this new term has shown a mirror to many who consider women as mere financial assets. Now, the spotlight is on men as the real gold diggers in current trends. This piece will highlight some facts that paint men as more of gold diggers than women. If women are considered greedy creatures, men exhibit this trait in an even more pronounced way. But before we delve into details, let's define what exactly the term "gold digger" means—a person who forms a relationship with someone only to extract benefits or money, not out of love. Essentially, it sounds like an agenda to gain material goods. However, it's a gender-neutral behavior; both men and women can be gold diggers. Yet, why do we always associate this term with women? In my view, men have been labeled as gold diggers for centuries because they, too, choose their partners with certain considerations in mind. Let's explore these details further.
By Madiha Masood2 years ago in Critique
The Iron Claw Is The Best Wrestling Film of This Decade . Content Warning.
This past weekend, I decided to go to the movies with my brother. From there, we both chose to see The Iron Claw. For those unaware of the film’s plot, it details the lives and tragedies of the Von Erich wrestling family. Zac Efron stars as Kevin Von Erich, the oldest Von Erich, with Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, and Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, the father of the Von Erich. Along with them is Lily James as Pam Adkisson and Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich, the mother of the Von Erich.
By Bass Man Eddie2 years ago in Critique
Brahma Muhurta: Where Heavenliness Contacts the Human Loop
Brahma Muhurta: Where Heavenliness Contacts the Human Loop In the quieted pre-day break hours, when the world falsehoods enveloped by a sleeping harmony, a supernatural window of time opens - the Brahma Muhurta. Worshipped in old sacred texts and treasured by yogis for centuries, this consecrated period is accepted to be saturated with an exceptional dynamic quality, a powerful mix of vast energy and tranquility that welcomes fellowship with the heavenly.
By STORY CREATOR2 years ago in Critique
Deconstructing Atheism
"Professor John Lennox's Insightful Analysis" The relationship between belief in God and rational evidence Some thinkers argue that we must make a choice between God and science, much like choosing between Henry Ford and Engineering as an explanation for the motor car. In this discussion at the Oxford Union, Professor John Lennox presents a compelling case for God, providing dense content for serious contemplation.
By Nicolas J.D2 years ago in Critique
Critiques Needed: First pages of Project Styx. Top Story - January 2024. Content Warning.
Authors note: I would like constructive critiques on the first pages of a sci-fi fantasy book I am working on. I would like to know first impressions and things that need to be worked on. This is so I can get an idea of what an agent or editor might think. I also know that this is long—no need to read the whole thing, in fact, tell me when you lose interest.
By K. Kocheryan2 years ago in Critique
Navigating the Storm: The Timeless Debate on India's Uniform Civil Code
William Carlos famously said, "Time is a storm in which we are all lost." This quote fits with the timing and situation with which the Uniform Civil Code has been brought up into the limelight. It seemed an impetuous and nimble idea to prompt a heated discussion about UCC. The tenor of various religious leaders and politicians changed when the "Law Commission of India" announced to enlighten itself with the advice of all people of India regarding UCC.
By Bhavishya Goswami2 years ago in Critique
Justice or Discrimination
In the new year, the castigation of Indian laws vis-a-vis the laws that try to alleviate the circumstances by commiserating with women has increased. The enlightenment of this discrimination, as referred to by some people, is taking a fillip among the masses, especially in youth through socio-legal influencers such as Amish Aggarwala. There is nothing wrong with it but reverberating the same point makes the whole idea of amending the laws for better equality defunct as the people prima facie abominate the whole apparatus of the judicial system with a knee-jerk reaction. And this surely creaks the people’s trust in our independent judiciary which has made many precedents of ensuring equality.
By Bhavishya Goswami2 years ago in Critique
