As recent years have proven, the stigma surrounding a 9-5 job has been constantly increasing. Particularly nowadays, a time where innovation, independence, and entrepreneurship are applauded, a person working a 9-5 job seems to be looked down upon. You think that because you work a 9-5 that you are not worthy of anything else. The …
In the age-long debate of whether the chicken or the egg came first, we can conclude that, despite the subjective answer, the general consensus is that the result remains unchanged: the chicken was brought into existence. A similar argument has been debated within the medical world: what came first, the weight gain or PCOS? What …
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Abuse, in all its forms, is a repulsive act that can lead to years of trauma for its victim. Whether the victim is a man or a woman, abuse is completely unacceptable and should not be handled lightly. Unfortunately, male victims face distinct stigmas than female survivors do, which prevents them from coming forward or …
Misogyny is still a profound issue in the Arab world and is yet to be ameliorated. Some people still have ultraconservative beliefs in which the woman is deemed as the property of a man, meaning that she is not perceived as an autonomous being but the commodity of a man. Also, sexual harassment and assault …
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Often, we hear the phrase casually thrown in conversation – someone calling another person “too sensitive” based on their reaction to a particular situation. Whether at dinner tables, office gatherings, or family discussions, people tend to highlight specific reactions as being “too much”, unnecessary, or blown out of proportion and attribute it to a heightened sense of individual sensitivity. There is …
As we have talked about quite extensively on Aware, mental health stigma has had profound effects on people struggling with mental health problems and disorders. Whether it was in healthcare, at home, or in school, the negative effects of mental health stigma are spread everywhere, with dire consequences. The Workplace Mental health stigma, in general, …
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Asking for help could potentially be one of the most confusing notions that many of us misperceive. Many perceive it to be a sign of giving up, as though we are not strong enough to make the necessary decisions to move forward or that we cannot handle things on our own. It may be perceived …
The juxtaposition in the title, positivity and failure, is there for a reason. The intention is to closely examine a universal human experience, one that is often frowned upon, seldom discussed or even acknowledged, in a way that enhances our understanding of the bigger picture, to shift towards a solution-oriented mindset rather than succumbing to …
Mental health has always been a complex topic of discussion. Therefore, as a result, a stigma surrounding mental health has been created. Consequently, people often fear discussing this topic due to the various misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding it. It is extremely paramount to learn the facts in order to eradicate the discrimination towards mental disorders …
Rebellion is considered as an uprising to a certain oppressive political leader or an endeavor to overthrow a certain government. Likewise, a rebel in society is someone who completely rejects the status quo and does not abide by it – the rejection being the uprising and the norms being the oppressive government. In the MENA …