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Yes, it’s November. Yes, you have a lot of assessments and lectures to catch up with (at least I know I do XD) but that does not mean that you should not have some time for yourself! Grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa and maybe some snacks because it’s…

Stephanie Kevin Halim graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 2018 with an MSc in Sex, Gender and Violence (Sociology). In this blog Stephanie gives an insight into a recent research report she worked on, which explored the experience of conversion therapy on transgender and gender diverse people in Indonesia.

It’s Movember and it’s time to raise awareness!

Society has made mental illness a taboo subject and despite the fact that it affects all genders, we don’t have to study researches and statistical analyses to realize that mental health in those who identify as men’s is more often overlooked.

But…

Transgender people still face many extreme difficulties and experiences of discrimination in the workplace despite the Equality Act 2010 extending to protect transgender people. A report in 2018 by Stonewall discovered that 1 in 3 UK employers admitted they would be less likely to hire a transgender person. The report…

Rebecca, graduated from MA(hons) Religious Studies in 2014 and MSc Religion and Society (Sociology) in 2018, she now works at the University of Aberdeen.

To explain the unique oppression of African American Women, Kimberlé Crenshaw, created the term “intersectionality”. This is a theory for understanding how different aspects of a…

When you are transitioning from school to university, there are some major changes and adjustments to get used to. Maybe it’s your first time living away from home. It is normal to feel a little overwhelmed at first (or even after years). Time seems to be rare and running through…

It’s that time of the year again! Time flies, doesn’t it? 2020 may not be the most exciting year ever, but we should still celebrate the festivity of Halloween! Since parties are a big “no no” for this year, we suggest you have your own private party at your flat…

Okay, let’s be honest. Waking up the first day of living on your own is SURREAL! I know it isn’t just me (hopefully ;P). This crazy new chapter of your life is totally different than anything you’ve ever experienced and you find yourself thinking “Now what?”. So how do…

University is a whirl wind of emotions, chaos and the best days of your life. Trying to adjust to a healthy balance of studying, socialising and learning how to be an independent adult however can be a very difficult challenge and can take a while to get the hang of,…

There are moments in life, when you just feel overwhelmed. You have this close friend, who seems to have it all. You’d never thought, that they would be in trouble. But let me tell you, the difficult thing about mental health struggles is, that they are invisible. People with mental…