How to distinguish a true love: it is only true if there is consent, freedom, and respect for shared intimacy
The article explores the qualities that define true love, emphasizing consent, freedom, and mutual respect, while also reflecting on societal perceptions of love connected to dramatic gestures.
Initially, drugs meant making friends for school-age Fanny โ ultimately, alfa-PVP took away "health and humanity"
Fanny's experience with drug addiction highlights the struggles and societal perceptions surrounding substance abuse among youth.
Baby crying sounds have grown for two years... Total fertility rate returns to 0.8 after four years
South Korea's total fertility rate has risen to 0.8 in 2023, marking two consecutive years of growth due to increased marriages and changing perceptions about childbirth.
New Muslims in Malaysia: Between Acceptance and Misconceptions
The article discusses the challenges and perceptions faced by new converts to Islam in Malaysia, highlighting the personal journey of Sam Tan who converted to Islam against societal expectations.
What is Diet Culture and How to Get It Out of Your Head
The article discusses diet culture and its detrimental impact on societal perceptions of body image and food relationships.
"I Shine".. The Story of Rawan, the First Quran Memorizer with Down Syndrome
Rawan, a 30-year-old Jordanian woman with Down syndrome, is celebrated as the first Quran memorizer with her condition, showcasing her accomplishments and challenging societal perceptions.
Smoking: Every Cigarette is a Stick of Dynamite
A reflection on the changing perceptions of smoking, with a personal anecdote emphasizing the societal shift towards non-smoking environments.
In the Era of Forced Growth, 'Hiding' is Another Political Act
The article discusses the plight and societal perceptions of isolated youth in South Korea, as articulated by a young individual named 'Oe' involved in a support community.
They Don't Want to Be Just Temporary Guests / Stories of Young Ukrainians Who Managed to Settle Here
This article discusses the challenges faced by young Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia, who are navigating their new lives amidst ongoing uncertainty and societal perceptions.
Brazil, the largest Catholic nation in the world, flirts with polyamory
The article discusses a Brazilian family's experience with polyamory, highlighting their relationships and societal perceptions.
Who are the furries? These are the key differences with therians
The article explores the distinctions between the furry fandom and therians, highlighting their unique characteristics and societal perceptions.
COLUMN โฉ Thank you, Vanilla Ninja! Thanks to you, I know I long to reach the midlife crisis
The article discusses the dismissal of the music group Vanilla Ninja by societal perceptions of aging, reflecting a troubling attitude towards women's roles in the music industry as they age.
MARI-VIVIAN ELLAM โฉ Am I not considered dangerous as a stay-at-home mother?
Mari-Vivian Ellam, a mother of five, reflects on the societal perceptions of stay-at-home mothers in Estonia, feeling fulfilled yet criticized amid low birth rates.
Time to Demolish Factories of Bad Dreams. The Debut of Hengameh Yaghoobifarah Exposes Modern Germany
The debut novel by Hengameh Yaghoobifarah shines a light on the challenges of immigrant identity and societal perceptions in modern Germany.
Questioning a World Dominated by Brain and AI: Performance by the Physical Expression Art Group 'Taihen' of People with Disabilities
The performance by the Osaka-based physical expression art group 'Taihen' challenges societal perceptions of human existence in a world increasingly controlled by brains and AI.
Play, the older you get, genuinely
The article discusses the complex relationship between work and leisure in South Korea, emphasizing societal perceptions of labor and play.
A Rich Opinion is Expensive
The article explores how societal perceptions of wealth are often influenced by consumerism and advertising, leading to quick judgments about a person's financial status based on their possessions.
A point for society, but only a pass for the government: Ukraine gains 1 point in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
Ukraine's score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index remains at 36, reflecting societal outrage against corruption but lacking significant governmental reform.
Why vasectomy remains hard sell for Nigerian men
The article explores the challenges and societal perceptions surrounding vasectomy among Nigerian men, illustrated by the personal experience of a father witnessing a cesarean section.
Lisa Magnusson: It is really foolish of people to be poor
The article discusses the misconceived perception that poverty is merely a foolish individual choice, suggesting a deeper fundamental misunderstanding in society.
Lisa Magnusson: Is the Epstein scandal in the end just a question of what looks good?
Lisa Magnusson reflects on the implications of maintaining a relationship with a convicted sex offender, questioning societal perceptions of shame.
Epstein and the 'forbidden loves'
The article discusses the societal perceptions of age differences in relationships, particularly highlighting the marriage of much younger women to significantly older men in a conservative Spanish city.
Debate about Constantin Schreiber: Are male and female bodies differently sacred?
The article discusses a debate sparked by Constantin Schreiber's appearance on a talk show, raising questions about gender double standards in societal perceptions of male and female bodies.
How Bad is an Occasional Cigarette?
The article explores whether occasional smoking is truly harmless or if it should be considered a seriously underappreciated habit, reflecting on the changing societal perceptions of smoking.
Everyone says the same thing as video shows 1970s pub-goers' views on low-alcohol beer
A nostalgic news clip from 1978 reveals 1970s pub-goers' perceptions of low-alcohol beer, highlighting how societal attitudes toward drinking have evolved over the past fifty years.
Slavoj Zizek: Welcome to the age of corridors
Slavoj ลฝiลพek discusses the ideological implications of criminal behavior in contemporary society, focusing on societal perceptions and justifications.
Singing, Money, Repertoire: What Future Does Opera Have?
The article discusses the challenges facing opera as an art form, including decreasing societal funding, a changing repertoire, and perceptions of elitism.
The importance of healthcare has increased. It is now an element of state security
The article discusses how perceptions of healthcare have changed regarding state security, the dominance of healthcare topics in parliamentary debates in 2025, societal concerns about healthcare access, financial challenges facing the system in the coming years, impacts of salaries and specialization on the health sector, and issues surrounding healthcare privatization.
Is Pope Stepinac interested? Maybe, but when he assesses that his canonization builds, not destroys
The article discusses the complexities surrounding Pope Stepinac's canonization in light of societal perceptions and judgments, using a comparison to Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot' and its protagonist, Prince Myshkin.
The Best Student Essays: Snowflakes or Stones? Beyond Mohs' Hardness Scale
The article discusses the generational metaphor of 'snowflakes' used to describe the sensitivity of today's youth compared to older generations, exploring the societal judgments and perceptions around this characterization.