Beauty

The Many Facets of Beauty: From the Human Body to the Body of Humanity

The question of the objectification of the human body has become an even more sensitive one for me after experiencing pregnancy.  Why is it that the amazing potentialities of the human body to create life are not only limited to only its physical appearance, but that only a limited range of the way a human… Read More The Many Facets of Beauty: From the Human Body to the Body of Humanity

Featured Post

Featured Post: ‘Hasn’t anybody ever told you a handful is enough?’ — A Case Study of Objectification

I came across an amazing post.  It dates from 2008 but touches upon a topic that is, quite unfortunately, still very much an issue today as it was back then: the objectification of the human body. I say “human” and not “female” because I think it’s time that we stop creating boundaries between men and… Read More Featured Post: ‘Hasn’t anybody ever told you a handful is enough?’ — A Case Study of Objectification

Gender Studies

Some Thoughts on Michael Bublé and The Bum – Part 1

The now infamous picture uploaded by Canadian crooner Michael Bublé on Instagram in which a young woman’s backside is peeking out from under the hem of her short shorts has fuelled a lot of debate on body shaming, gender equality, and respect. Long-time readers of this blog will not be surprised that I am more… Read More Some Thoughts on Michael Bublé and The Bum – Part 1

Community Building

Reaching Over the Anger: Building on a Common Desire

As a blogger, I have gone through many phases. A recent one was defined by anger at the various and unfortunately numerous forms of injustice that exist. Long-time readers have commented on it before, and it has led to many an interesting, if not heated, discussion. While anger might light a fire in someone’s heart… Read More Reaching Over the Anger: Building on a Common Desire