When the news broke in 2020 that a film about Barbie dolls was to be co-written and directed by Greta Gerwig, the maker of Lady Bird and Little Women, Gerwig’s fans guessed that she would comment on the consumerism and the body-consciousness that the dolls encouraged. And that’s what she did. But one of the...
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‘I’m just Ken’: How toxic masculinity dominated cinema in 2023
When the news broke in 2020 that a film about Barbie dolls was to be co-written and directed by Greta Gerwig, the maker of Lady Bird and Little Women, Gerwig’s fans guessed that she would comment on the consumerism and the body-consciousness that the dolls encouraged. And that’s what she did. But one of the...
Online ‘likes’ for toxic social media posts prompt more and more hateful messages
The rampant increase of hate messages on social media is a scourge in today’s technology-infused society. Racism, homophobia, xenophobia and even personal attacks on people who have the audacity to disagree with someone else’s political opinion – these and other forms of online hate present an ugly side of humanity. The derision on social media...
How to manage a toxic workplace – Namibia Daily News
By Lylie Happiness Windhoek, August 04 – Working in a hazardous workplace can have negative effects on a person’s health and mental wellbeing in addition to productivity and job satisfaction. To address the problem and identify solutions, it is critical to recognize the symptoms of a hazardous workplace. Find a support Group Whether you work...