Gender Based Violence: Misogyny & Socialisation
‘Gender’ isn’t something we’re born with, and not something we have, but something we do (West and Zimmerman 1987) – something we perform (Butler…
Psychology
Lessons From The Kama Sutra
The Kama Sutra is amongst the world’s most well known examples of Ancient Erotica in the entire History Of Erotica and Pornography. Widely mistaken…
What Are The Benefits Of Studying Psychology?
Studying psychology has endless benefits in South Africa. However in-depth research is important prior to embarking on this career path. This may save you…
Targeted Advertising & Alcoholism In Young Black Women In South Africa.
Alcoholism in young black womena in South Africa has significantly increased, target advertising is partly responsible. Over 25 years into a post-apartheid South Africa,…
Does Language Affect Counselling Within Diverse Cultures?
Counselling involves communicating to get insights into ourselves and the world around us. This places significant importance on the language we use to communicate.Our…
What is Online Counselling?
Online counselling is all clinical consultations and services that are done via telephone and various internet – assisted modalities (text, email, chat and video…
Black Masculinities in a South African Township: Book Review
Becoming Men,Black Masculinities in a South African Township by Dr Malose Langa is the story of 32 boys from Alexandra, one of Johannesburg’s largest…
Why Mental Health Is Important
A Beautiful Mind is a 2001 American biographical drama film inspired by true events in the life of John Forbes Nash Jr, a Nobel…
The Psychological Effects Of Pornography
What is pornography? A brief History Pornography can be loosely defined as the representation of sexual behaviour in photographs, statues, books, film, and other…
Documentary- State Of Mind
State of Mind a documentary film on mental health in Zimbabwe by Hopewell Chin’ono is powerful! It explores the issues and challenges faced by mental…
Mental Health In African Literature
African Literature on mental health is an issue that’s always piqued my interest and is close to my heart. Books, fiction or otherwise can…
Why Speaking The Mother Tongue Is Important
February 21st each year since 2000 observes International Mother language day. Our mother tongues are an essential part of our thinking minds, our identities…