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I got a dog to help with my mental health… She misunderstood the assignment
3February 7, 2023 by Cláudia
Everyone talks about how dogs are great for our mental health. In this article, I go into how getting a dog with behavioral issues intensified my depression and anxiety.
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Let’s talk intersectionality!
Leave a commentApril 11, 2022 by Cláudia
Intersectionality is a buzzword that has been gaining traction, in particular within the feminist movement. In this post, we’ll have a further look into this concept, its scope, and how it could be applied to designing a more equitable society.
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Invisible labour
2February 8, 2022 by Cláudia
The unequal division of housework on heterosexual masks a number of inequalities experienced by women, who often find themselves overwhelmed by invisible, unpaid, and unappreciated work.
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My dog’s adoption first anniversary and why I haven’t been writing at all
4October 17, 2021 by Cláudia
It’s already been one year since I adopted my adorable dog. Seriously, she’s adorable. Besides being adorable, incredibly smart and …
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The patriarchy harms men too | An updated take
6May 10, 2021 by Cláudia
In a previous post, I argued that feminism did not centre the male experience enough. While acknowledging some of the important points I made, this post explains how I was misguided in my analysis.
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The harmful idea of “finding your other half” | Valentine’s Day edition
Leave a commentFebruary 14, 2021 by Cláudia
It’s Valentine’s Day again (ugh). ‘Tis the season of heartshaped pillows, an overload of professions of undying love and pink-and-blue …
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2020: The year the media silenced our imminent collapse
3January 16, 2021 by Cláudia
My master’s dissertation in Human Ecology sought to understand how climate activism is represented to a general public and how …
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Growth is not a straight line
10December 22, 2020 by Cláudia
After many years of feeling better, a year like 2020 feels disappointingly like a major setback. However, it may tell us something about personal growth and compassion.
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Pets are not programmable toys
4November 10, 2020 by Cláudia
In the five years that I’ve volunteered at an animal shelter, I’ve luckily had to say goodbye to many sweet …
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Breakup Diaries | Ending a 10-year relationship at 24 years old… Now what?
15October 10, 2020 by Cláudia
Last week, my long-term almost-10 year relationship ended, leaving me with this overarching feeling of… Now what? A big part …
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