The United Kingdom’s political landscape is witnessing a heated debate over Scotland’s proposed Gender Reform Bill, a move that has raised concerns about the suppression of transgender rights across the country. The Gender Recognition reform bill, advocated by the Scottish Government, seeks to grant transgender individuals the right to legally change their gender without theContinue reading “Challenging the Marginalization: The Struggles of Black Trans People in the UK”
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Decolonising the Curriculum: History of British Colonialism in Nigeria
The recent protests against racism and police brutality in The UK and Nigeria have pushed the focus on the importance of decolonising the curriculum taught in the UK-even during a pandemic. Dr Jeremy Krikler, a lecturer from the department of History at the University of Essex strongly identifies the importance of decolonising the curriculum during the Pandemic. Dr Krikler states that: “Nigeria is a country that’s actually becoming more andContinue reading “Decolonising the Curriculum: History of British Colonialism in Nigeria”
Addressing Alarming Disparities: Maternal Deaths in Black Women Demand Urgent Action
Maternal mortality rates among Black women have reached a critical juncture, prompting a nationwide call for comprehensive reforms to combat this pressing public health crisis. Recent data reveals that the UK continues to experience an alarming disparity in maternal deaths, with Black women disproportionately affected by this grave issue. According to the MBRACE-UK report, onContinue reading “Addressing Alarming Disparities: Maternal Deaths in Black Women Demand Urgent Action”
Nurse’s Conviction Sparks Debate on Racial Disparities in Healthcare Discipline.
The recent sentencing of nurse Lucy Letby, found guilty of multiple infant deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital, has ignited a fervent debate regarding the uneven treatment of nurses of color compared to their white counterparts in similar circumstances. This case has shed light on the glaring discrepancy in the disciplinary procedures faced byContinue reading “Nurse’s Conviction Sparks Debate on Racial Disparities in Healthcare Discipline.”
Policing and Sentencing Bill will worsen Inequalities faced by Traveller Communities
Traveller Communities face hefty fines and imprisonment as Part 4 of the Policing Bill seeks to criminalise nomadic life under new trespassing laws. PART 4 of the PCSC Act provides police with additional powers to charge individuals with a vehicle who reside or intend to reside on land. The individual faces a fine of £2,500Continue reading “Policing and Sentencing Bill will worsen Inequalities faced by Traveller Communities”
Toxic White Feminism & Performative Activism During the Pandemic
Following the tragic deaths of Sarah Everard and Blessing Olusegun there has been an influx of performative activism during the pandemic. Alexander Cox, Senior Lecturer in the department of sociology at the University of Essex Stated: “Toxic white feminism can be described as white feminists who only focus on issues that affect white women whilstContinue reading “Toxic White Feminism & Performative Activism During the Pandemic”
Navigating Life As An Only Fans Content Creator
Only Fans the Multi-billionaire platform that Transformed the AdultEntertainment Industry during the pandemic OnlyFans is a subscription-based site that was founded by a Tech Businessman named Timothy Stokely in 2016, which has garnered over 50 million registered users and over 1 million content creators. The site has paid out more than $2 billion to itsContinue reading “Navigating Life As An Only Fans Content Creator”
Has Cosmetic Surgery Gone Too Far: Does it really increase confidence?
Cosmetic procedures have always been popular, because of society’s demand for perfection; many people realise the importance of maintaining beauty standards and self-confidence, so they decide to eliminate physical insecurities and imperfections through the assistance of cosmetic surgery. Over the years there has been a growth in the number of people acquiring cosmetic features, rangingContinue reading “Has Cosmetic Surgery Gone Too Far: Does it really increase confidence?”
Coronavirus Influences Decrease in Knife crime Epidemic
The violent knife crime epidemic has significantly plummeted due to the coronavirus lockdown put in place by the Government to reduce the spread of the outbreak. Violent crimes associated with weapons such as knives and guns have reduced rapidly by 30% in London because of the Lockdown rules put in place by the government toContinue reading “Coronavirus Influences Decrease in Knife crime Epidemic”
Who Am I?
My name is Adesewa Mariam Orelaja, I’m an Undergraduate studying Journalism and Criminology at the University of Essex. Why do I blog? I blog because I love to write stories and publishing them on my site gives me an insight on how I can develop my journalistic skills. I want to report on what’s goingContinue reading “Who Am I?”
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