Tag: vedant maheshwari
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Invisible Women
Have you ever stumbled upon a book that completely altered your perspective and left you with a deep sense of urgency to spread the word? That’s precisely what happened to me when I came across Caroline Criado Perez’s eye-opening work, “Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men.” This book pulled back…
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The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Motivation, motivation, motivation: We all want it. Motivation is a big deal when it comes to achieving success, whether it’s at work or in our personal lives. The traditional way to motivate people is through rewards or punishments. However, is it really the best way? A more nuanced approach to motivation might be needed for…
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The Gendered Brain
As a passionate psychology student, I am constantly on the lookout for thought-provoking literature that challenges conventional wisdom and opens doors to new perspectives. Recently, I had the pleasure of diving into Gina Rippon’s eye-opening book, “The Gendered Brain: The New Neuroscience that Shatters the Myth of the Female Brain,” and it left me both…
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The subconscious gender biases media leads us to adopt
In today’s digital age, media plays a significant role in shaping our perceptions and understanding of various aspects of life, including gender. From movies and television shows to social media platforms, media has the power to influence and reinforce societal norms, stereotypes, and expectations related to gender. This article explores the impact of media on…
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The Achievement Gap
This achievement gap can exist in multiple realms, from leadership levels in organisation to the education system. In my research paper, I discuss the achievement gap and the ‘broken rung’ in leadership positions. However, there is an ongoing concern about the gender achievement gap that exists within educational systems. This gap refers to the disparities…
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Find your purpose and achieve it! (The secrets to motivation)
‘Purpose’ is a word thrown around a lot. Watch this video to understand what it truly means, and how you can use it to benefit your life.
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling
The struggle for gender equality has been an ongoing battle for women around the world, and is something I plan on writing a capstone research paper on this Summer. I look forward to sharing my findings in greater detail in the future. Despite progress being made in various aspects of women’s lives, there still exists…
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Become the best! (The secrets to motivation)
Mastery is the second key to intrinsic motivation and success. Though one can never reach it, it’s a valuable weapon to have.
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Building Bridges of Understanding
As a Hindu, I often find it interesting when I return to India and engange in conversation about gender. I also see different perspectives when talking to friends of different faiths. Interfaith dialogue, which unites individuals from various religious backgrounds, offers a distinctive opportunity to explore and address the intersections of gender and faith. By…
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Take control over your life! (The secrets to motivation)
Autonomy is one of the 3 keys to success. Watch this video to learn more about it and how you can incorporate it into your life: