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Mikey Madison: Latest Updates and Insights
Mikey Madison, known for her compelling performances and versatile roles, continues to captivate audiences with her talent and charisma. As one of Hollywood’s rising stars, Madison’s career is flourishing with exciting projects, critical acclaim, and a growing fanbase. Here’s everything you need to know about her latest endeavors and updates.
By Det. Marcusabout a year ago in Journal
Hidden by Capitalism and Patriarchy: Recognizing the Historical Craftsmanship Contributions of Women
The gender pay gap is expanding, and women earn less than men, especially during the pandemic. Fewer women hold high-paying leadership positions, and many work in lower-paying jobs. Traditionally, women's work has been undervalued, leading to unequal pay for similar jobs, and this problem persists. In the textile industry, women often face economic challenges, as their work is seen as ‘unskilled.’ This article examines the attitudes and systems that keep these issues in place, ultimately harming women.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
Redefining Beauty Standards and Embracing Diversity
Many individuals continue to suffer from low self-esteem and body confidence because of the idea of having a flawless body since society places immense value on having a flat stomach. This is further fueled by the multiple online suggestions on how to de-bloat. Beauty has increasingly become a definition of an individual's body shape and weight, rather than uniqueness. Body standards, which are socially created, are pushed forward in daily life, and they get amplified through social media. A "perfect" body shape is depicted through social media channels such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook using influencers and models. Posts that reflect the ideals of society's beauty are the most popular in society, either through a swimsuit photograph or even a lowly everyday photo.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
Why Benevolent Sexism Isn’t as Sweet as It Sounds
In this often progressive world where equality and goodness have become the hallmarks, something in chivalry is out of place. As gentle as it may look seeing these gentlemen doffing hats off their heads or listening in with a compliment given, such seemingly innocuous act hides a problematic phenomenon from view-benevolent sexism. This modern trend, veiled in politeness and courtesy, seems to suggest that women should be treated with kid gloves as if they were perpetually in need of protection or assistance. Such attitudes can perpetuate the long standing stereotypes, reinforcing the notion that women are fragile and unable to navigate the world independently. Critics observe that what may look very much like a playful display of feminism oftentimes entraps women in dependency, and their potential is belittled. While society grapples with these underlying issues, the clear-cut lines defining true respect and condescending behaviour often become blurred, raising the stakes of equality and empowerment for women as promised by feminism.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
What’s next for TikTok now that the app might get banned?
TikTok showed that it expects to seek after the choice to the High Court. "The High Court has a spread out irrefutable record of shielding Americans' in general right to free talk, and we expect they will do exactly that on this critical sacrosanct issue," TikTok delegate Michael Hughes said in a decree Friday. In any case, the association suggested it has not continued on its earlier place that it wouldn't separate from ByteDance. Hughes said: "The TikTok blacklist, with the exception of whenever ended, will quietness the voices of more than 170 million Americans here in the US and all around the planet on January nineteenth, 2025."Beyond a productive charm, there are two or three substitute ways a TikTok blacklist could be delayed or avoided, including expected help from President-elect Donald Trump after he will work. President Joe Biden could similarly as a matter of fact grant a one-time, 90-day extension of the deadline, regardless of the way that he has not shown that he will do so.When it demands the choice, TikTok could in like manner demand a stay — fundamentally, a postponement — of the law while the High Court studies the case, which could mean TikTok avoids the January blacklist deadline, basically temporarily."Given the self control of the Great Court being by and large moderate, and by and large thoughtfully for a confined focal government, even with that establishment … I experience trouble feeling that the moderate power on the High Court wouldn't see this as a (public security) case," and thusly choose for keeping up with the law, Schiller said.The High Court could moreover decide not to review the case, in which case TikTok may be not doing so great, according to Gautam Hans, accomplice regulator of the Essential Revision Office and educator at Cornell Graduate school.
By Parmesh Patilabout a year ago in Journal
Syrian revolutionaries edge nearer to Damascus as US authorities say Assad system could fall soon
President-elect Donald Trump said something regarding what is going on in Syria Saturday, posting via virtual entertainment: "THE US Ought to Not have anything TO DO WITH IT. THIS Isn't OUR Battle. Allow IT To work OUT. Try not to Reach out!"
By Parmesh Patilabout a year ago in Journal
"The Journey to Citizenship: What America Means to Me"
Many people born in the United States may not fully grasp the deep meaning this country holds for those who have long dreamed of calling it home. As someone who became an American citizen just a month ago, I want to share my story—a journey of determination, gratitude, and the relentless pursuit of a dream I held since I was 13 years old.
By William Henryabout a year ago in Journal
A Woman Out By Herself
I'm just another average shmo. Just another girl next door type. Nothing special, nothing extraordinary, nothing to write home about. And you know what? That's absolutely fine with me. I don't want to be your hero and I definitely don't want to be your victim. I just want to enjoy any day I have left to the best of my ability. I don't need you to buy me a drink. I don't need you to give me a compliment. I don't need you to call me "sexy". It would be nice if you offered a smile and a nice conversation, but if that's too hard for you to do, no problem.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Journal
Ozempic & Body Positive: two opposing trends
About five years ago, the Body Positive trend started around the world, an idea that manifests the acceptance of the female body in all its forms, and has gained millions of followers, especially on social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, among many others.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Journal
In Which Country Has the Most Beautiful Happy New Year Celebrations?
As the year draws to a close, people all around the world eagerly anticipate the arrival of a new year, celebrating with family, friends, and strangers alike. New Year’s Eve is a time of joy, hope, and tradition, with countries across the globe hosting spectacular celebrations. But which country has the most beautiful Happy New Year celebrations? Let’s take a closer look at some of the most stunning and memorable New Year celebrations around the world.
By Zinnat ara Begumabout a year ago in Journal
