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Gender Abolitionist Discourse in Modern Society
Gender abolitionist discourse has emerged as one of the most provocative and contested conversations in contemporary social theory. At its core, gender abolitionism argues not for the elimination of people’s identities or expressions, but for the dismantling of gender as a rigid social system that organizes power, labor, and value… Listen ⇢
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African Epistemology Over Western Academic Models
The growing call to centre African epistemology over Western academic models reflects a broader struggle over knowledge, power, and cultural legitimacy. For centuries, African ways of knowing have been marginalised, dismissed as informal, or excluded entirely from dominant academic frameworks shaped by European history, Enlightenment rationality, and colonial expansion. Today,… Listen ⇢
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Post-EndSARS Political Consciousness in Nigeria
The #EndSARS protests of 2020 marked a turning point in Nigeria’s political history, not simply as a mass uprising against police brutality, but as a moment that reshaped political consciousness, particularly among young people. Although the protests were violently suppressed and did not immediately produce sweeping institutional reforms, their long-term… Listen ⇢
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Alternative Fashion and the Rejection of Luxury Symbolism
Alternative fashion has increasingly positioned itself as a rejection of traditional luxury symbolism, challenging the idea that value, status, or success must be expressed through expensive brands and conspicuous consumption. In contrast to luxury fashion’s emphasis on exclusivity, heritage labels, and price as a marker of worth, alternative fashion prioritises… Listen ⇢
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Street Art as a Political Archive in the United States
Across the United States, street art has become a powerful political archive, documenting moments of resistance, grief, solidarity, and dissent that often escape official historical records. Painted on walls, sidewalks, boarded storefronts, and public infrastructure, street art captures political feeling in real time, preserving public responses to injustice, crisis, and… Listen ⇢
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Nigeria’s Youth Majority and the Struggle to Dominate the Political Space
Nigeria is one of the youngest countries in the world by population, yet its political leadership remains among the oldest. With more than half of its population under the age of 30, the country’s youth demographic represents a numerical majority and a powerful social force. However, this dominance in numbers… Listen ⇢
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Growing Skepticism Around Cancel Culture
Public skepticism toward cancel culture is rising in both the United States and the United Kingdom, as debates over free speech, accountability, and social justice grow more complex. What began as a tool for marginalized voices to call out abuse and discrimination is now increasingly questioned for its perceived excesses,… Listen ⇢
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Rising Cost of Living Fuels Growing Distrust in UK Institutions
The UK’s prolonged cost-of-living crisis is increasingly reshaping public attitudes toward institutions once seen as stable pillars of national life. As households struggle with rising prices, stagnant wages, and declining living standards, trust in government, regulators, and economic institutions is showing visible strain. Over the past few years, the cost… Listen ⇢
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Redefining Success Beyond Wealth Accumulation: What It Means to Succeed in the UK
For decades, success in the United Kingdom has been closely associated with wealth accumulation, property ownership, and rising income levels. From the aspiration to “get on the property ladder” to the cultural prestige attached to high-paying careers, financial achievement has long dominated public definitions of a successful life. However, shifting… Listen ⇢
Culture Beyond the Mainstream 