Executive Summary Introduction The Armenian Genocide refers to the period of 1915-1924 when the Turkish government systematically killed Armenians under the Ottoman Empire. Contemporary scholars describe the atrocities committed against the Armenians as ‘a massacre that changed the meaning of the word massacre’.i Raphael Lemkin coined the term ‘genocide’ after his examination of the Armenian […]
Category: Identity
How Mispronouncing a Persons Name Affects Their Identity
Our name is our identity. Something we should own with pride and dignity as it is a crucial factor in developing our sense of self. But when the people around us constantly get it wrong or don’t make an effort to pronounce it correctly, it can subconsciously leave a negative effect on how we perceive […]
How Saying ‘Sorry’ is Ruining Your Self-Esteem
What would your first impression be of someone who constantly says sorry? I bet ‘confident’ and ‘self-assured’ was not what you were thinking. As a young adult, I notice myself and my peers say sorry all the time. Most of the time it’s unnecessary and ruining our self-esteem. I searched my WhatsApp conversations to see […]
Braids and Cultural Appropriation
Over the past few decades we have seen white women fashion braids and cornrows, particularly within the celebrity world as the media praises their looks. However, this has also sparked controversy and deemed as cultural appropriation by black communities and all over social media. But why? Isn’t it just a hairstyle that anyone can wear […]
What’s Wrong with Asking ‘Where are You Really From?’
Have you ever asked someone where they are from and they got offended? Or ever been on the receiving end of the question and think; ‘Here we go again. Another person that has a particular answer in mind and won’t be satisfied with what I’m about to tell them.’ Whichever end of the question you […]