What is beauty? Across eight billion individuals resident in this world, there are eight billion opinions that prevent agreement on a set standard to define and add credibility to this universal concept. To understand it better, we need to talk about the universal ideals of beauty held all over the world from a historical standpoint. …
Affect labeling or labeling emotions is the act of noticing and putting a name on an emotion. Naming or labeling emotions helps us to untangle or unstuck from them. Understanding emotions help in better self-evaluation and is important for self-improvement and growth. When we understand ourselves, we can then respond to distressing situations better. It …
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Labeling, by definition, is the act of categorizing people according to characteristics they share. In fact, our human brain labels all people unconsciously to make it easier to process information. The moment we see someone, we categorize them by gender, age, ethnicity, weight, profession or different factors; and even though this process helps our brain …
Updated: Aug 30, 2020 Statistical data unequivocally proves that involved fathers have a positive impact on a child’s well-being. However, society and the law undervalues their importance. In this research article I will be: exploring whether fathers are confident in their role as a dad. analyzing the reasons discouraging fathers to claim an equal role in …
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To attain gender parity in the corporate workplace, it is very important to examine factors that have been contributing to this imbalance. In this research article I will be: drawing a comparison between a man and a woman, in terms of the traits that are mostly preferred by hiring companies. taking a look at the …
Updated: Sep 8, 2020 Depression and anxiety are bidirectional risk factors for each other. Most anxiety-related disorders lead to depression. However, at the same time, social phobia has been found to erupt from constant clinical depression. Psychological resilience, socioeconomic status, involvement in valued work and spiritualism are few factors that save the elderly from a depressive …
The Feminine Mystique was published in 1963 and explored the reasons why women were unhappy despite living in material comfort and being married with children. Over the last two centuries women have increased their participation in the formal labor workforce and have expanded their roles beyond that of a housewife. Yet, when compared to men, …
Updated: Sep 8, 2020 For years, women have been portrayed as shameful and helpless victims in need of saving. Through this article, I want to transform that view to one that highlights what womanhood truly represents, so we can be real role models to the younger generations. In her book “Superman is an Arab”, Lebanese activist …
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Autistic adults are capable of holding and excelling at different jobs if they are given the right opportunities. The only disconnect is the hiring process, which utilizes a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. The process includes identifying abilities to carry a conversation, making eye contact and capacity to work with a team; traits that do not come easily …
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The belief that women are more emotional than men is one of the strongest gender stereotypes held across cultures. Women too, often describe themselves as more emotional than men. But what do we actually mean when we consider women to be more “emotional”? And is this assumption true? In this research article I will be: …
