When Our Need to Belong Becomes Harmful
byHow do our various identities serve our need to feel part of something bigger? How does the biological need for a sense of belonging affect…
Identity
Struggles of a Third-Culture Kid
byA third culture kid (TCK) reflects on the feelings of being torn between two nations and realizes the importance of accepting the lack of belonging….
The Importance of Speaking your Mother Tongue Around Kids
byWhat’s the importance of teaching children their mother tongue from birth, and how does it enhance their skills and experiences. A few days ago, while…
Land: An Essential or An Accidental Property of Identity?
byNationality may fulfill the individual’s sense of self leaving him/her with little need to pursue a higher understanding of their identity until nationality can…
Islamophobia And Hijabophobia: How It All Started and Why You Should Care
byIs Hijabophobia as scary as it seems? Why does America fear Muslims? Exploring misconceptions and challenging Muslim stereotypes. How many times have you witnessed the…
The Fight For Ethnic Feminism
byRecounting stories from Instagrammers of different ethnicities and nationalities, we see that racism and sexism are part of every woman’s daily life. Women cannot…
The Difference Between My Third Culture Kids and Myself
byHow different am I from my kids who were born and raised in the UAE while I was born and raised in England and…
Long and Lost in the Abstract Abyss of Helen Teede’s Art
byExamining loss in Helen Teede’s “Unhomed” exhibition in which she reflects on the loss of her home in Zimbabwe. A large, strikingly painted canvas by…
The Wondrous World of Bilingual Brains
byHow does knowing more than one language affect our brains? Does it make our minds disoriented or sharper? Let’s find out. On the first day…
Would You Change Your Name?
byThe author considers why a friend of hers has changed her name drastically for social acceptance. A few months ago, I encountered an old acquaintance…
Without Roots, We Cannot Grow
byArticle in brief: The author looks at the reasons why the Arabic language and culture may be at risk and the growing need for its preservation….
Muslims: The Challenge of Insecurity
byArticle in brief: Muslim nations have been severely affected over the years whether through colonization, social makeup, or lack of resources. This has led to a…
Words to Consider In Globalization
byBy Shaima Al Tamimi, No word has been as popular in the twenty first century than “globalization”. It is no longer an idea but an…