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Colonialism · Eternals · HistoryColonialism wasn't all badAgainst1 comment·Mar 31, 2021
Historically, colonial dominance has included massacres such as murder, torture, and abuse of innocent people. However, pointing out these wrongs is inadequate to justify how colonialism is wrong in a unique way. Murder, suffering, and slavery are all incorrect, regardless of whether they occur during colonial rule.
When we think about colonization, we also consider how it has impacted indigenous peoples, and the results have been largely negative. However, we're likely missing something. Colonization may have a detrimental effect on colonizers, their descendants, and more recent settlers whose ancestors may not have been part of the colonization's early stages.
Culture Wars · Free Speech · RaceCultural Appropriation is fineAgainst1 comment·Mar 26, 2021
The injustice of the non-dominant culture persists.
When we consider colonialism in a society, it is often the product of colonisation, in which a dominant group claims control of the land and its inhabitants. When the dominant culture tends to steal non-dominant culture elements, the non-dominant culture faces economic oppression and disadvantage.
Cultural appropriation often has the unintended side effect of giving credit to the dominant party for elements of a community that they have stolen, reinforcing the power imbalance between the two classes.
Non-dominant cultures are often exposed to stereotypes as a result of cultural appropriation. During Halloween, stereotypes such as the Native American chief, the Japanese geisha, and the Arab sheikh can appear. When people from dominant cultures dress up like this, anything culturally important is reduced to a costume so that the dominant group can have a little fun.
Culture Wars · Eternals · Society'Privilege' is earnedMixed1 comment·Mar 26, 2021
𝐓𝐋;𝐃𝐑 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝.
On the one hand, as women, we have to face the privilege of male-colleagues earning a higher salary than men, doing the same job just because I am a woman. There´s always someone more privileged than us, for several reasons, not only money.
Privilege is in cultures, in countries, and everywhere. The significant problem is that many people think that just for being white, superiority exists when it shouldn't be like that. If you feel superior for the colour of your skin, you're not privileged; you're racist.
On the other hand, I think that we can earn gaining confidence, respect, and experience in our lives, which we have to work out.
Eternals · Politics · Society · USAThe American Dream is overFor1 comment·Mar 26, 2021
The American Dream is a collection of values in which freedom entails the chance of wealth and achievement and upward social mobility for the family and children, all of which can be accomplished through hard work in a society with few barriers.
The American Dream is dead. Even as higher education becomes a requirement for a growing number of white-collar workers, the cost of attending college is rising. As manufacturing and other types of well-paid blue-collar labour fade away, these occupations have become increasingly important to the American middle class. The debt incurred as a result of completing this ostensibly compulsory college education
They put off having children because they are financially insecure, and when they do have children, they are worried about paying for child care and education. These economic trends have disproportionately impacted less-educated male wage earners, who are now dealing with unemployment, obesity, disability, suicide, and substance addiction. This can result in "deaths of misery" and a decrease in life expectancy.
Entertainment · MusicThe Grammy Awards are overratedFor1 comment·Mar 21, 2021
𝐓𝐥;𝐝𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭.
The Grammy Awards for 2021 are presented in a storm of controversy. The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights," arguably the year's most popular album, was entirely ignored in the nominations. Several prominent artists have announced that they will boycott the Grammys because the Recording Academy refuses to consider artists of colour Beyoncé, the most nominated artist of the night declined to participate. Ignoring these artists prove these awards are over-rated because, once more, they are devaluing their talent
The Grammy Awards have recently come under fire due to former Recording Academy President Deborah Dugan's claims. Dugan believed that the Grammys' counterpart of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Recording Academy, has an immoral procedure. She believes that if an artist has a friendship with the Recording Academy members, they are more likely to earn a nomination. This suggests that the Recording Academy is more concerned with supporting artists who have a mutually beneficial relationship with them than honouring the best music of the year.
Culture Wars · Gender · How to Live · LifestyleSchools should go gender-neutralFor1 comment·Mar 21, 2021
Gender neutrality is the principle that laws, language, and other social institutions should avoid defining roles based on sex or gender. This is to prevent prejudice based on the perception that one gender is better suited to some roles in society. Gender inequality has profoundly influenced many facets of culture, including marketing, toys, education, and parenting strategies throughout history.
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has recommended that attempts be made to combat and crack gender stereotypes beginning in kindergarten The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which designs school curricula and is part of the Union of Human Resource Development Ministry, claims that such an initiative will eliminate gender biases in children as they grow up.
Sex also influences boys’ and girls’ behaviour. Teachers separate girls and boys in this setting as well: sports for boys and dance for girls, for example. In my school, girls had to wear a skirt and men pants, and even we tried to convince teachers to wear pants, they refused. To begin, teachers must give children agency and allow them to pursue whatever interests them. Gender perception in pre-adolescents is typically a product of social conditioning, and to some degree, media also plays a role in this.
Entertainment · Free Speech · LiteratureBooks should have trigger warningsAgainst1 comment·Mar 21, 2021
I agree with Eli.
The best thing about reading is the excitement to know what's coming next. The different situations characters have to face, and their inner thoughts and the book's progressing.
I've read hard books, and even sometimes they don't leave a good sensation on me; I think that's the purpose of the book: To make you feel something.
The story's unpredictability and massive plot twist are the things I enjoy most about the book.
Celebrity · How to LiveThe growing obsession with celebrity culture is damaging younger generationsAgainst1 comment·Mar 21, 2021
I'm afraid I have to disagree because there's a lot of celebrities that show good reference to young generations. Of course, many famous people harm them, but I think this is slowly changing.
For example, one of the celebrities I always referred to is Rihanna. I've been a massive fan of her since I was a child, and these last years she has been influenced a lot of people for good.
Her cosmetic line, Fenty Beauty, has over 50 shaded for every skin colour. She has been the first person to do this, and even there are thousands of famous cosmetic lines never considered integrating more foundations colours.
And her new lingerie brand, SAVAGE X FENTY, want all women to feel sexier if everybody, spreading body positivity and normalizing every type of size and it should be.
Dating · How to Live · RelationshipMen should pay on the first dateAgainst1 comment·Mar 21, 2021
I disagree because if we expect men to pay on the first date, we are just showing men's superiority over women.
Thinking that men should pay on the first date is sexist, basically because we take for granted that the men's economic status is superior to the women, which is foolishness.
If I got out for a date, I would not be offended if the men don't pay, but otherwise. I'm not saying it's a bad thing to do because if I feel comfortable enough with that person and he decides to invite me, the decision is on my roof. I can say yes or no, but taking for granted what he's going to do, it's the current mistake.
How to Live · Language · LifestyleSwearing should always be allowedAgainst1 comment·Mar 21, 2021
Swearing is usually used to free stress and feel less frustrated, but I don't think it's an excellent option to normalize between people and much less between children.
Every scenario is different. For example, if I'm arguing with a friend or my partner, I can swear to liberate the anger and repress some words I may regret later, but in any case, swearing is just so harmful as other words.
If we allow children to swear, we teach them to express their anger negatively because they will normalize swearing for almost everything that doesn't work well for them, and as kids, they are not conscious enough of how hurting those words can be.
Education · Eternals · Mental Health · UniversityUniversity pressure causes depression in students1 comment·Mar 14, 2021
According to one report, almost half of college students had a mental illness in the previous year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 73 per cent of college students have experienced a mental health problem. Many have dubbed this epidemic "the college student mental health crisis" because of these alarming numbers.
The majority of young people said they enjoyed studying, but many said there was a conflict between their desire to learn and the challenges posed by depression or social problems at school. Many had been humiliated in school and struggled to "fit in" and make friends in their education.
Depression or low moods had a negative impact on academic performance. Some identified themselves as "one of the top classes" in class, "a model student," or "the smart one," but their grades plummeted after they were diagnosed or during depressive episodes. When they had "no motivation," "couldn't function," "felt apathetic," or had little or no money, some students found it challenging to concentrate on schoolwork.
1- https://healthtalk.org/depression-and-low-mood/school-studying
2- https://thelightprogram.pyramidhealthcarepa.com/the-college-student-mental-health-crisis/
Eternals · Philosophy · UniversityPhilosophy is an important subject to study1 comment·Mar 14, 2021
Philosophy makes a significant contribution to the educational enterprise. Learning about prominent figures and trends in philosophy's history, learning up-to-date methods and agreed responses to philosophical questions, and learning critical, interpretive, and evaluative skills.
Philosophy helps us improve our problem-solving abilities, communication skills, persuasive abilities, and writing abilities.
Philosophical analysis improves a person's problem-solving abilities. It aids us in deciphering terms, meanings, claims, and issues. It improves our ability to organize ideas and problems, deal with value concerns, and extract the most critical information from vast amounts of data.
It enables us to discern fine and subtle distinctions between points of view and find common ground between opposing viewpoints on the other. It also aids us in synthesizing several points of view or perspectives into a single coherent whole. Philosophy helps us express what is distinctive in our thoughts. It enhances our ability to explain complex material, and it helps us eliminate ambiguities and vagueness from our writing and speech.
Feminism · In the NewsSaying ‘not all men’ in response to attacks on women does not help the situationFor1 comment·Mar 12, 2021
Using the #NotAllMen hashtag is controversial because one more time, people are devaluing women experiences.
Of course, we are not pointing to ALL men, but maybe, you´re not the one who is repressing, but your friend, your neighbours or your colleague and that automatically makes you a witness of the problem. If you experience a situation where women are being pressed, and you keep quiet, you aren´t neutral but a part of the problem.
I think that hashtags like this, as Catrin has said, slow down our purposes to be safe, equal and listened to.
Holiday · LifestyleEaster is the best holidayAgainst1 comment·Mar 12, 2021
I have to disagree, mainly because we don´t celebrate East in Spain, but a festive called Semana Santa, which is primarily religious.
I prefer Christmas because nothing compares to Christmas music, movies, decoration and SNOW.
I think that Christmas is most beautiful because we are with our loved ones, especially and hopefully this year we´ll be able to reunite together.
I always enjoy Christmas because most of the time, it is a happy time and joyful time, and it always cheers me up.
Culture Wars · Meghan Markle · Monarchy · Prince Harry · RoyalsMeghan Markle is bad for Prince HarryAgainst1 comment·Mar 12, 2021
Not.
If you see Harry's and Meghan's last interview with Oprah, it was Harry and Meghan's decision to leave the Royal Family for their mental health and the best for his family.
Harry wasn't forced to leave the Royal Family, it was his personal choice, and I think it should be as respected as if they had chosen to stay.
I think that the British press is relatively conventional, and the moment Harry and Meghan started dating, they disliked her. It doesn't make any sense to blame her for anything; she wants to look after her family and has chosen the best for her mental health.
I always like to hear both sides of the story, but I don't think Royal Family would brave enough to tell theirs.
Alcohol · EternalsDrinking alcohol should be bannedAgainst1 comment·Mar 12, 2021
There is no need to prohibit the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol's risks will be reduced compared to the consequences of the prohibition.
No one is asking you to consume alcohol; It's a personal decision. Adults can think critically and make sound decisions.
People would be more drawn to something if we limit their use of it. People will start drinking just for the thrill of it.
If the selling of alcohol is prohibited, we will soon see the black market's rise for alcohol. Even though alcohol will be much more costly than average, people will still buy and consume it.
Hobbies · LiteratureBooks provide better entertainment than television1 comment·Mar 7, 2021
Television is intended to be a passive medium. After selecting your preferred show, you can simply sit back and watch it unfold without exerting any effort. You're less likely to take a break and consider what's going on.
On the surface, television also introduces concepts and characters. But shows don't have the luxury of going into great depth to describe or justify circumstances in great detail, they are usually more fast-paced to prevent viewers from flipping channels.
Books are a more involved mode of learning and entertainment. The reader must focus on what is being said and consider the ideas presented in the book. Books also have the benefit of being able to go into greater detail on any subject. Although television is mostly made up of character dialogue, books can take readers through scenes, characters' emotions and provide more in-depth analysis.
I think books provide better entertainment because it feeds our imagination that on a TV, is limited to the screen.
1-http://www.undertheguntheater.com/are-books-better-than-tv
2- https://www.jumpstartyourdreamlife.com/books-vs-tv/#:~:text=TV%20programs%20are%20fast%2Dpaced,to%20fill%20in%20the%20gaps.
Punctuation matters when you’re sending a text1 comment·Mar 7, 2021
Punctuation is essential when interacting with others. Simple errors can drastically change the outcome of a message. If you don't specify which "there/their/they’re" it is, it can confuse the document. Of course, the receiver will work out which word it is, but it may make it more difficult to find out what the sender was trying to say.
Acronyms like "lol," "omg", "asap", and a slew of others have their own meanings. While both can easily be in the same subject, punctuation is very different from acronyms.
I think the best option is to try to express the message as effectively as possible. It is not only easier to understand, but it is also much clearer for someone who is not a native English speaker. When you're communicating with people who aren't native speakers, it's always tricky; when you're speaking in code, it's even more difficult.
1- https://bestofsno.com/29700/opinions/does-punctuation-really-matter-when-youre-sending-a-text-message/
2- https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/02/does-punctuation-matter-in-text-messages/
Eternals · Tourism · UK Brits make the worst touristsAgainst1 comment·Mar 6, 2021
Britains contribute a considerable tourist population of Spain each year with over 18 million. I think this is a great way to help some sector currently are having a wrong time.
On the other hand, Britains are not well portrayed as a good tourist, but I don't think it's fair to englobe them all. It's a complex topic because we all come from different culture, where we have other traditions, and personally, I would like going to another country and being pointed as "bad" unfairly. Of course, there are rude and unrespected people, but it's not an aisled situation only related to the British.
Entertainment · In the NewsCinema is deadAgainst1 comment·Mar 6, 2021
Cinema is not going anywhere. But it is changing, as any industry does as it faces new obstacles and explores new opportunities in the fight to retain its customer base, which now has a plethora of entertainment choices from which to choose.
The fear is that once the doors are shut, and the seats are empty, the question is when will be reopened, but in my opinion, Cinemas aren't going anywhere. They've gone into hibernation.
Watching a movie at home is cool, but I prefer the excitement of going to the cinema and the big screen experience.
Education · Eternals · HistoryHistory is an important school subjectFor1 comment·Mar 6, 2021
Although subjects like math and science may seem to be more critical in a world that relies on financial sector staff and physicians, history is less of a priority. History, on the other hand, provides more than just a recap of past events. Pupils/students learn how to construct arguments, compare and analyze sources, and become more aware of cultural differences and changes.
Additionally, the knowledge gained from history classes can be helpful in other areas. For example, learning about war or dictatorship can provide background information that aids a student's comprehension of a novel in English Literature studies.
History provides information on some of the most significant and most prominent figures in history. For advancement, knowledge is always needed.
1-https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/article/2020/4/29/why-is-it-important-to-study-history
GenderClothes have no gender1 comment·Feb 28, 2021
Clothing has historically been regarded as binary in nature, which creates barriers for nonbinary individuals. Clothing should be a functional and convenient way for people to express themselves if they so wish.
The world has been impacted by the change in recent years, which has opened our minds and created a new spirit of identity liberation. When assessing a person's professionalism, gender is no longer a questionable attribute. The fashion industry has always focused on assumptions of what women and men can wear, but these stereotypes have been broken in recent seasons.
Younger people search out opportunities, live and learn, rather than trying to be like anyone else and sitting in the centre of things. Younger generations seek out experiences to live and learn, rather than pretending to be like anyone else and settling for what is considered appropriate by the majority. Men becoming more feminine, women becoming more masculine, and people becoming desexualized or opting for alternative lifestyles have paved the way for a new age. Our choices will help us realize our dreams because we are no longer social thoughts.
1-http://ethosnews.com/2020/01/11/clothing-has-no-gender/
2- https://qz.com/381790/sex-and-gender-arent-perfectly-binary-why-should-clothes-be/
Food and drinkSpanish food is one of the healthiest in the world1 comment·Feb 28, 2021
Spain is one of the countries that follows a Mediterranean-style diet. This diet emphasizes protein and healthy fats. These vitamins are beneficial to the heart, making Spain one of the countries with the lowest risk of heart disease.
The Mediterranean diet has significant benefits for our health because it improves cholesterol levels, antioxidant function, blood pressure, the immune system, blood coagulation, and even the liver system.
In Spain, people have relatives who live in small towns or villages, and they sometimes bring them traditional goods as gifts. And it's a well-known fact that conventional home-made goods are still superior to manufactured goods.
Spanish food is one of the healthiest food in the world because it contains natural products such as meat, fish and vegetables, and they are cooked in ways that better our health.
1- https://rightcasa.com/heres-why-spain-is-voted-the-healthiest-country-in-the-world-in-2019/
2- https://www.barcelonasegwaytour.com/spanish-eating-habits-healthy/
How to LiveClassical music is the best music to study toMixed1 comment·Feb 28, 2021
There are times when listening to music while learning is helpful, and other times when it is not. Listening to music before preparing for an exam or doing homework, for example, has been shown to help students concentrate more on the task at hand and for a longer period.
Listening to music can impair a student's ability to remember information during the actual memorizing process, not before, especially if they are listening to music that includes lyrics. This is because the music and the task at hand speak the same language, and the student can become confused as to which one they should remember.
I prefer not to listen to music at all because I get distracted to fast. I've tried to listen to classical music a couple of times, but it's not for me because I need to be in complete silence, although it's a very good option. After all, it stimulates your brain.
1-https://sites.psu.edu/siowfa16/2016/09/15/is-it-better-to-study-with-music-or-without/
Emotions · Eternals · PsychologyEmotions are irrationalAgainst1 comment·Feb 28, 2021
One of the most valuable qualities we have is the ability to identify and control our emotions.
Feelings have a lot of strength, and they can be daunting at times. Adults and children alike can struggle to control their emotional responses and behave in ways that feel out of their control.
Our emotions have a significant effect on our mood and actions. If you're constantly frustrated, nervous, or worried, it can affect your friendships, family relationships, schoolwork, and overall happiness.
Emotions help us to identify the various states in our lives and how we react to them.
Eternals · NatureSummer is the best season.Against1 comment·Feb 28, 2021
In my opinion. Autumn is the best season.
The fall season has beautiful colours. The red and golden-yellow colours of the maple trees and variations of the two are particularly vivid.
It's not difficult to say goodbye to summer when the cooler temperatures of autumn arrive. Autumn is a perfect time to dust off your jackets, coats, boots, scarves, and scarfs and sweaters in preparation for the forthcoming change of seasons. This season has the perfect weather because it's not too hot and neither cold.
Like spring, autumn is part of a lovely period of death, rebirth, and regrowth. The ground's dead leaves and branches decompose and become part of the soil, serving as seeds and fertilizer until the cold weather gives way to warmer weather.
1- https://hellosalamanca.es/reasons-why-autumn-is-the-best-season/
How to Live · Mental HealthNostalgia is a good thingMixed1 comment·Feb 28, 2021
I'm going mixed on this opinion because nostalgia can be good or bad; it depends on the person.
In my case, I think its a mixture of both positive and negative. Nostalgia is everywhere: In a song, in a book or even a movie. The symbolism that thing has to you maybe it's relatively positive or negative, but it's always there. On the other hand, I don't think it is good for our mental health to continually think about our past, basically because we don't have the power to change it.
Focusing on the good old days can harm our health if we compare it to the present, so I think we should focus o now better than the past or the future because both are unstable.
Culture Wars · Feminism · How to LiveWomen should keep their maiden name when marryingFor1 comment·Feb 21, 2021
I agree with Megan. For example, in Spain, women keep their maiden names, and it's always been like this.
I don't understand why women should change their maiden name and use their husbands, basically because it is a primitive tradition. It clearly shows how women are treated as inferior. It's never been an option to reverse the tables.
In marriage, both men and women should be treated as equals, and in any case, women should feel the pressure to change their maiden name. Of course, it's a free option, and we should respect it.
Children · How to LiveHaving kids is overratedMixed1 comment·Feb 21, 2021
I have a mixed opinion about this. Having kids is not overrated because it´s a beautiful process, and it makes your life give a total change. I just think that it´s a happy announcement in most situations, and couples are very excited about it.
On the other hand, the pressure for having kids nowadays still exists. Society has determined points we should follow which are wrong: Getting married, having kids or even go to university. This is false because, as free humans, we should feel free to make decisions and not be judged about it, but there´s a long road ahead.
In the News · SkincareThe skincare craze is a scamAgainst1 comment·Feb 21, 2021
As a person who has suffered several acne for years, I consider that skincare is essential. Not only for good it does to your skin, but yourself.
Looking after one skin is just as important as to take care of your health. It doesn't necessary has to be related to feeling more attractive only. Of course, it does. Your skin looks better, healthier and prettier, but who doesn't want that?
I have a skincare routine, and I find it essential to feel better for myself, not others. And using many products doesn't mean anything; each has a specific function for your skin. For example, suncream is the most important for me, and it is not usually used. Suncream can help you to prevent diseases, spots or marks.
Entertainment · LiteratureClassical books are essential reading1 comment·Feb 21, 2021
Classical books are significant because it opens up a point of view to various universes and authentic viewpoints. They are ageless because the topics that go through these books are essential for eternity.
Reading classical books will improve how well you communicate. It will likewise upgrade your reasoning and improve your essential reasoning capacities. They express complex human feelings in words and expressions, which can add to our jargon and strengthen our ability to talk.
In my opinion, reading classical books will upgrade how well you communicate. It will likewise boost your reasoning and improve your essential reasoning capacities because of the poetic and well use of language.
Entertainment · LiteratureLiterature is a reflection of life1 comment·Feb 21, 2021
Literature reflects the essential things that we encounter in our daily lives.
Writing is the establishment of life. It emphasizes numerous subjects, from human misfortunes to stories of the always well-known adoration quest. While it is indeed written in words, these words wake up in the brain's creative mind and its capacity to appreciate the intricacy or effortlessness of the content.
Literature empowers individuals to see through the focal points of others, and some of the time even lifeless things; subsequently, it turns into a mirror into the world as others see it. It is an excursion recorded in pages and controlled by the reader's creative mind.
The present reality is always showing signs of change. Literature has an incredible significance and is concentrated upon as it gives the capacity to interface human connections and characterizes what is correct and what's going on. In this manner, words are alive like never before previously.
Culture Wars · TattoosTattoos, piercings, etc. should not determine professionalism in the workplaceMixed1 comment·Feb 20, 2021
I think tattoos and piercings are pretty cool, and people should be free to use them, but there are some restrictions to consider.
In many professions, appearance is significant because it helps you make a great impression, and tattoos or piercings may reduce the person's professionalism.
Nowadays, there are still prejudices because, as Olivia has said, they have been associated with society's negative part. Even there's have been significant improvement, there's still much work to do.
Anyway, I think tattoos and piercings are a sign of expression, but they disvalue your credibility in determining situations.
Entertainment · The Joker'The Joker' failed to say anything meaningfulAgainst1 comment·Feb 14, 2021
TL;DR - Joker demands equal and fair treatment of people with mental illness.
I personally think that the Joker provides different life lessons, but this is the strongest one. In the latest movie, the treatment of mental illness is carefully depicted.
This movie is a painful journey of a man with mental illness, that carries different traumas from childhood. As a consequence, he is seen as a threat, as a marginal person that deserved be treated differently.
I think that despite all the bad actions Joker did, he taught us that people with mental illness deserve to be treated equally and can succeed without the help of anybody.
Amazon · How to LiveWe shouldn't buy books from AmazonAgainst1 comment·Feb 14, 2021
TL;DR - Buying books from Amazon helps amateurs writers.
Currently, the situation for small business is quite bad, and I agree that we should help and support them, but I think Amazon is a great tool for writers.
If you don't have any editorial to publish your book, you can do it for free on Amazon, something that is really positive for amateurs writer that want to publish their first book and don't have the economic power to do it.
On the other hand, I think Amazon is great to promote your book because there's millions of option which you can search for reviews and a great tool to look for new books.
Entertainment · ShakespeareShakespeare is overratedAgainst1 comment·Feb 14, 2021
TL;DR - Shakespeare´s uniqueness of writing literature made him one of the best writers of all time.
Shakespeare contribution to literature was so huge that nowadays it´s being taught at school all over the world. What makes him special is the way he wrote about women and men. He could write about both of them, without thinking about their sex, and he could easily define women and men feelings and the way that affected the story.
This is a very complex device that Virginia Woold used later in her characters. Shakespeare´s originality brought a fresh and a new sense of language in literature.
Boarding Schools · Education · EternalsBoarding schools are abusive and create a love-less atmosphereAgainst1 comment·Feb 14, 2021
TL;DR - Boarding school provides social and personal development.
I think going to a boarding school can be very beneficial for children. This personal development is vital, but another one among the advantages of visiting a private school is social skills.
Students learn unrivalled levels of understanding and co-operation during this diverse, close-knit and caring school community. Also, children have the chance to practise different hobbies and meet people from all over the world, which is very interesting to acquire cultural knowledge.
How to Live · ReadingReading is the best hobby for relaxing1 comment·Feb 14, 2021
There are several reasons why reading is the best hobbit you can have. It doesn't only help you to relax but increases your knowledge and intelligence. Many people disagree because they consider reading a boring hobby.
Reading is a peaceful activity you can do whenever or wherever you want. It's something you can do in complete silence and expand your horizons. You can learn so much from a book, and sound more cultivated without learning something by obligation.
Reading is my favourite hobby because it indulges my imagination and can read about any subject I want. Fantasy, romance, or thriller, millions of books allow you to time travel and cultivate your creativity.
Beauty and the Beast · Entertainment"Beauty and the Beast" (1991) is not a feminist movie1 comment·Feb 13, 2021
Belle made reading cool, and for a 90's movie, the independence that reading gave Bella was pretty significant. She didn't care about the other villagers mocking and laughing at her for her love of learning, even women were starting to having an education and a career.
The most powerful scene is when Belle picks books over Gaston clarifying that her passion for learning is bigger than being Gaston's wife and having his children. This choice was pretty unusual when people valued motherhood and marriage over independence and education.
But the problems start when she meets Beast. Even as she fights for her independence and freedom, she falls in love with a man who keeps her trapped in a castle. Nowadays, feminist theories will say this relationship isn't a romantic one, but a co-dependent one in which the victim feels attraction for her captor.
On the other hand, the despection of physical appearance is essential because even if Belle is the most intelligent person in the town, villagers only give importance to her beauty. Focusing on appearance makes the movie lees feminist, because one more time, it gives more prominence to how you look at how intelligent you are.
How to LiveWaking up early is good1 comment·Feb 7, 2021
According to several studies, people that get up early are more in sync with the standard corporate schedule and tend to possess more proactive personalities, resulting in better grades at school or higher wages on the work.
Waking up early has very benefits: When you wake up early, your body doesn't feel tired, you have more energy because you have higher chances of completing all stages of the required sleep cycles, get a sense of order in life or making you feel happier and creating a routine.
Being an Early Bird rather than a Night owl helps you be productive during the day. Creating a routine and waking up early helps develop a more organized life and enjoy quality sleep.
How to Live · Infidelity · Love · SexInfidelity is wrong1 comment·Feb 7, 2021
Even though people have different opinions on this topic, I think infidelity is wrong in all situations. There are several reasons why a person may cheat on their partner: Distrust, heartbreak, lack of communication, and so go on. It's quite challenging to determine whether a person is naturally disloyal, but I don't think a person is inherently unfaithful. People usually cheat on their partner to add more excitement to their lives or because they are stuck in a routine and need to try something new.
But infidelity sometimes doesn't involve only a sexual relationship, but a romantic one or it doesn't has to be necessary sexual. This is important because we tend to relate infidelity with a physical connection when sometimes is worse the complicity or bond it can arise. For me, cheating is selfish and dishonest, and I don't think there's any justification for cheating on someone.
Infidelity can break relationships and families and lead to emotional distress, anxiety, depression or increased risk-taking behaviour.
Entertainment · Gender · Literature · Virginia WoolfVirginia Woolf has an androgynous mind1 comment·Jan 31, 2021
I honestly trust that to explain androgyny according to Woolf and see this idea in its complete framework, we need to mention that Woolf becomes interested in describing and transmitting truth as her fictitious characters perceived it their hearts and minds. She additionally wanted to show fact from distinct views. This is why she uses diverse and now not one movement of awareness: trains of sense of her characters.
With this equal thinking, Woolf develops her theory on androgynous thoughts. She asserts that writers have to write without thinking, really, in their sex. She believes that the very satisfactory manner to represent reality and write down fiction by using the technique each the thoughts of a man and a female thinks. Woolf says that in order to get "entire delight and happiness" both the girl and the male sex in a person's thoughts must be united. She considers this union crucial, if now not vital in fiction writing, is what Woolf calls "androgynous mind."
The harmonious coexistence of the male and the female intercourse in the thoughts of a person and the complete pleasure it creates truly has sexual connotations, which Woolf gives to the reader, making them apprehend the fantastic results the mind can produce when this union is accomplished. Woolf uses the stream of cognizance technique to transmit to us no longer what the author or a narrator says but a maximum of the time the fact, of the past and of the existing, of the fictitious characters. So, given that it's far no longer the narrator but the characters who transmit their thoughts to us, these characters are often guys, and now and then those characters are ladies. it's far on this manner that Woolf manages to make the union of a male and girl thoughts. This is even extra obvious inside the radical components in which both a girl and a male individual think of the identical factor and explain how they experience. A terrific instance of androgyny in Mrs Dalloway is when Virginia Woolf contrasts the meditations, thoughts of Clarissa Dalloway and Peter Walsh on ageing.
Woolf does now not exist in this; she no longer delivers us the emotions of a girl only; or a person handiest. She gives us both. Peter Walsh is virtually six months older than Clarissa, seeking to recapture his young people and sense cosy approximately his virility within the identical manner all men do all through the whole: even though he is middle-elderly, he has a
romance with a woman who is so young that she may want to his daughter. Any other manner of Woolf's displaying that he could be very insecure about his virility is that he nearly always performs with
his pocketknife, which is a phallic symbol. The truth that he moves "it" all the time approach that he wants to "maintain it alive"; that he isn't always sure if he can do that, so he maintains "playing along with his pocketknife". He also follows ladies in the road and fantasizes about sexual adventures.
However, Clarissa faces middle-age in a complete one-of-a-kind way, as a female does. She has chosen to marry.
Richard, nobody obliged her to accomplish that, and by the point she is centre-age, she doesn't percentage the same bed together with her husband, which means that she has retired from sexual life.
Clarissa has a daughter who is about to start adult life and is like a hyacinth which has not had the "warmth of the sun" yet, which means that she remains a virgin. Clarissa reflects approximately existence and loss of life, and he or she is not going to exchange her presence, and she doesn't seem to have brilliant enthusiasm or expectancies in destiny. She recollects the summer season she, Peter and Sally spent together and while she and Sally kissed, which made her feel "like men do for girls". So, in this case, wherein Woolf shows how two human beings of various sex don't forget their growing old, the author uses the approach of the androgynous mind, which she explains thoroughly in A Room of One's Own.
1] Abrams, Meyer Howard, ‘The Norton Anthology of English Literature.Volume. Package 2 ’ (2012)
Entertainment · Literature"A Passage to India" is about British Imperialism1 comment·Jan 31, 2021
"A Passage to India" is unquestionably an abstract work on British Imperialism. The narrative of it takes place in India a couple of a very long time before its autonomy by the British standard and in it its creator
Forster outlines the powerlessness of the Indians, regardless of whether they were Muslims or Hindus, just as the Anglo-Indians, to see each other's way of life and attitude and have the option to live respectively. There are biases between the Indians and the English and the two. India's fundamental religions around then were the Hindus and the Muslims. The depiction of the city of Chandrapore which Forster makes is an obvious sign and a cautioning to the peruser of the social contracts because in the upper piece of the town it's the English who live, who are more wealthy than the Indians, while in the lower level of the city the Indians live there, who are not monetarily reliable as the English are.
The principle subject of the novel, that is the hole between the Indians and the English is presented from the earliest starting point of the story, during the discussion Aziz has with his two closest friends, Mahmoud Ali, a legal counsellor, and Hamidullah, the principal preliminary attorney in Chandrapore, in part two. Their discussion is the pomposity of the English and the terrible way they treat the Indian learned people and experts.
Aziz with Mrs Moore´s friendship, whose demeanour towards the Indians is a particular case for the standard, appears to be that it will be created, the episode with Adela in the Marabar Caverns and the one-sided preliminary of Aziz show that which isolates the Indians, and the English will consistently exist. The perfection of Forster's sceptical message about the antagonism between these two gatherings is toward the finish of the novel, wherein Aziz and Fielding don't remain companions. Only on the off chance that the peruser doesn't comprehend Forster's direct message, the writer has Aziz say to Fielding obviously that as long as the English are in India, he and Fielding won't ever be friends.
[1] Abrams, Meyer Howard, ‘The Norton Anthology of English Literature.Volume. Package 2 ’ (2012)
Afterlife · Eternals · Meaning of Life · ReligionLife is more meaningful if there is an afterlifeAgainst1 comment·Jan 30, 2021
I think it is complete otherwise. Nobody has the certain of an afterlife, but I believe that life would be experienced in another way if it was the case. But on the other hand, if there's any, we will live at the maximum. Everything depends on the quantity of importance we give to our lives.
I don't think that relying on an afterlife is something right. Maybe some people would live more relaxed if they know there's something more after death, but I think the point of life is to live it to the maximum, with the ups and downs and all the emotions and experiences we have to live.
Children · How to LiveChildren are losing their innocenceAgainst1 comment·Jan 30, 2021
I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with you. School plays a vital role because it will determine the path you'll choose in the future. Of course, there are some limits to respect, but I don't think introducing into the children differents options for their futures. In my opinion, I would have preferred to know certain things about different topics, because when I finished High School, I was utterly lost, and I didn't know what to do.
I agree with Olivia because if we compare the past decades when children where exploit, or had to leave school at a young age to work, it has nothing to do with the current situation. Of course, they have Internet, videogames and different sources to satisfy their curiosity, but I don't think that is a bad thing. As Olivia has said, the Internet is a safe place for children.
Entertainment · MusicListening to music is overratedAgainst1 comment·Jan 22, 2021
This is a challenging topic to discuss, I respect your point, but I cannot entirely agree with it. In my opinion, listening to music is therapeutic. Its a form to express a feeling, moods without the necessity to explain nothing.
When I have a bad they or I feel stress about something, listening to music is the best way to find calm. Millions of songs to feel identified or make you happy, sad or change your view about a specific situation. I think music has the same power to write, paint, or read. They all are a different way to express yourself differently.
COVID-19 · In the NewsChildren should go to school despite the COVID-19 pandemicAgainst1 comment·Jan 22, 2021
Your position is quite impressive, but I am afraid I have to disagree. Children may be more immune to COVID-19, and hopefully, they recover from it quicker, but they can still spread the virus to other people. Of course its a problem not going to school for such a long time, but in my opinion, health comes first, and I do not think it is very healthy to be on a classroom for hours with all the windows open. On the other hand, going to school also implies a teacher's presence. They also are vulnerable to catch the virus and transmit it to other people.
I think its quite hard to find a medium solution to this problem because teaching the importance of a mask to children is difficult.
Entertainment · LiteratureHeart of Darkness is one of the best books ever written1 comment·Jan 22, 2021
Heart of Darkness is one of the best books ever written not just for its symbolism or meaning, but the psychological traits it has. This story is about the evil side of the human soul, its darkness. It makes the difference because it´s one of the first books that explore the inner soul of its fictional characters.
The word “darkness” implies numerous things in Heart of Darkness. Usually one of the wonders of the novel and verification of the virtuoso of Conrad. “Darkness” within the title relates to the fiendish side of the human soul, the one which is hidden deep within the heart and is tied up like a wild creature, particularly within the so-called “civilized” nations and places of the world where there are strict laws to protect people from crimes being committed against them.
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The word “darkness” within the title of the novel is crucial since it is the key to understanding not only one of the purposes of the novel, but also the central subject of Conrad´s scholarly manifestations and, particularly, his early fiction. The word “Darkness” can also allude to the dark landmass, Africa, and the dark nation, the Congo, but, for the most part, it alludes all throughout the novel, to the fiendish portion of the human soul. It is imperative to keep in mind that the wilderness is full of thick vegetation, which does not allow the light to get through. In this case, the wilderness of the Congo, particularly at that time, must have been dull, a genuine tropical forest/jungle, so the word “darkness” relates to the physical characteristics of the wilderness too.
[1] Abrams, Meyer Howard, ‘The Norton Anthology of English Literature.Volume. Package 2 ’ (2012)
Entertainment · Literature · ShakespeareRomeo and Juliet isn't a love storyFor1 comment·Jan 17, 2021
Few people would disagree with the view that Romeo and Juliet is a masterpiece. But, is it a love history? I don't think so.
If we saw the play during the Elizabethan period, we would have probably delighted in the love Romeo professes for Juliet, but by our standards, there are some behaviours that make them a toxic couple. When Romeo gets caught by Juliet while climbing her window and standing in her bedroom, she sees it as an act of bravery and a romantic confession. Nowadays, Romeo’s entrance would be considered invasive because stalking your lover isn't a proper way to court them.
This play also shows one of the most common problems in relationships: Miscommunication. Secretism and mystery can be a successful way to hype up the romance, but in many cases, it can lead to absolute catastrophe. If Romeo and Juliet had communicated, instead of only professing their love for each other, their history could have ended better. In their case, miscommunication led to a double suicide, highlighting how badly things can turn out when there’s no communication.
Romeo and Juliet’s feelings appear in the span of days. So more than love, they probably felt attracted to each other and this led to a tragic ending.
Eternals · Politics · Social MediaIt's fine for politicians to be on social mediaFor1 comment·Jan 16, 2021
Social media could be a way for politicians to reach their voters better; It would allow them to more effectively and organically reach their voter base and spread their message and values to potential voters across a range of demographics.
Politicians should try to present themselves as ordinary citizens and should make it easy to contact them. They should use any method they can to connect with their community, and social media is a great way to build rapport.
For individuals, it is also a great arrangement, since presently on social media it is much simpler to talk about all the issues we are fascinated by. We need to be up-to-date with the information we care around. And we need to know what the lawmakers are doing in our name.
For better or for worse, individuals are using social media on an everyday basis. Which suggests it’s very likely individuals are opening one or more social apps at least once a day. This gives politicians a great opportunity to associate with their communities.
Culture Wars · Eternals · Gender · SocietyGender is a Social ConstructFor1 comment·Jan 8, 2021
When we talk about gender, we normally tend to confuse it with sex. Gender and sex are different things associated with biology or culture. Even sex is referred to the biological differences between female and male, it can also be a social construct because it reduces an infinity of variations to the relation female-male. Gender is constructed since we are born, and it plays an important role in the decisions we make and the roles we play.
Society tends to create patrons that influence the way we behave. We have been taught to be extremists to be one thing or the other when the reality is that there are infinite possibilities. The social factor, historical background, economic positions play a huge role in our lives because it highlights the differences between one person and another.
In my opinion, gender is a social construct because of the meaning it has been given to it. But the reality is that it doesn't have frontiers, or it is even classifiable because the spectrum is wide.
Culture Wars · Eternals · Feminism · RacismFeminism is still racistCommentary1 comment·Jan 8, 2021
Historically, White and Black women have been treated as the inferior of the genders and have suffered the same oppressions and fought for including the right to vote, hold public office, work, earn equal pay, or receive an education. White supremacy and patriarchy are two systems of oppressions that black women had to face being the subject to the evil of racism.
The feminist movement helps to uphold the system of white supremacy so if we want to be treated as equals, we have to use our voices to tell the realities and experiences of Black Women.
The feminism movement of the 70s was driven by white middle-class women, so racism wasn't a priority. If we take into account that Black Women had to face the problem of gender and racism was held as a minor problem, the rights of women, mostly white woman was the real concern of the movement. Slavery and the sexualization of Black Women are two of the main reasons why feminism didn't valorate Black Women.
During the colonization, Black Women were treated as objects sexualized and abused by white men. The problem was that white women didn't make use of feminism principles to give voice to black women but quite the opposite: They were seen as a threat.
In my opinion, being a feminist also implies beings anti-racist. While nowadays white and black women have to fight oppression, Black Women have to face discrimination and double inferiority towards racism. If we want to achieve full freedom, it must be for all of us.