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Gender-focused humor and satirical sexism that both celebrates feminism and parodies its shortcomings.
The detrimental impact of aesthetic norms on emotional wellness
What are beauty standards and where do they stem from? Beauty standards are cultural beliefs that influence social power and dictate how individuals should look to be socially accepted. These standards encompass physical features like facial appearance, skin, and body shape, and can be either innate or alterable. Terms like "attractive," "pretty," and "good looking" are used to describe adherence to these standards. It can be challenging to determine which features can be changed and which cannot. Not conforming to societal beauty standards by refusing to alter one's appearance is often viewed as a moral failure. For instance, wearing makeup is not a natural or biological choice, but rather influenced by current trends.
Hridya SharmaPublished a day ago in VivaBeyond the Numbers: Understanding the Societal Impact of Gender Disparities in Financial Literacy
Beyond the Numbers: Understanding the Societal Impact of Gender Disparities in Financial Literacy Although women have made great progress in the last few decades toward full equality, more needs to be done. The gender pay disparity in Europe is 12.7%. They are more likely to work in fields where wages are low and to encounter discrimination at work. In general, women have lower financial literacy than men. Many people lack basic knowledge of financial principles, with a significant gender gap in financial literacy. Women face unique financial challenges due to longer life expectancies, lower lifetime income, and career interruptions for child-rearing. This lack of financial knowledge puts women at risk of financial insecurity in retirement. Those with higher financial literacy are more likely to make better financial decisions, such as investing in the stock market and saving for retirement. It is important to understand women's level of financial understanding and address any gaps in financial skills.
Hridya SharmaPublished 18 days ago in VivaHow Sustainability Can Drive Customer Engagement and Loyalty in 2024
The consumer market today is highly aware of the greenwashing and dishonesty in a brand and they prefer buying their products from establishments that support the growth of sustainability and authenticity in their core principles. As many as 73 per cent of consumers are willing to pay extra for sustainable products, and they prefer to purchase from sustainable brands, according to a recent First Insight report. Younger consumers are also more likely to base their purchases on social, environmental, and personal values. They are the ones bringing about this change and are vocal about selecting brands that share their values. Prioritizing sustainability helps brands win over these morally minded customers and future-proof their operations.
Hridya SharmaPublished 29 days ago in VivaUnveiling the Timeless Wisdom of Swami Vivekananda for Today's Youth
I love myself despite infinite faults. How can I hate someone only with a few faults? A vast collection of millions of galaxies make up the universe. That is made up of planets revolving around one another and producing a cacophony of vibrations that impacts who we are. God gave humans the ability to reason, observe, and acquire knowledge. However, he did not grant him the one ability that would have made him immortal. The ability to find salvation and contentment in one's possessions. He created a being in man that was never static.
Hridya SharmaPublished about a month ago in VivaSteve Guttenberg - Philosopher of Positivity For Our End Times?
A voice reaches my ear from across the room. Some guy is doing positive-speak or something. Affirmations? A guided meditation? I can’t tell.
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!Published 3 months ago in VivaHeartstrings and Highways
Heartstrings and Highways In the heart of a small, picturesque town where life flowed like a gentle river, two souls, Ellie and Noah, discovered that love could be a harmonious journey, much like the beautiful sound of a well-tuned orchestra.
Rajesh kumarPublished 8 months ago in Viva- Content Warning
**Exploring the Cosmos of Imagination: Top 5 Science Fiction Books**
Science fiction, often regarded as the genre of boundless imagination, has the power to transport readers to worlds beyond our own, where technology, space, and the human spirit collide in fascinating and often mind-bending ways. In this article, we embark on an interstellar journey through the Top 5 science fiction books that have enthralled readers and expanded our understanding of the universe.
Nexus NarratorPublished 9 months ago in Viva HEEL
As part of James & Oneg’s Summer Writing Challenge Extravaganza, we present to you the Awkward Elevator Challenge! The challenge is to write about a time you did something embarrassing (or make it up), and the person that saw it happen, suddenly gets in an elevator with you shortly after.
Babs IversonPublished 10 months ago in VivaWell, MY Breasts Aren't Complaining
I had an ‘a-ha!’ moment recently. Getting dressed in the cold and dark Michigan morning, contemplating my life’s mistakes and thinking about the possible lack of coffee creamer that awaited me… I looked down at my right hand and… noticed something.
Judey KalchikPublished 11 months ago in VivaThe Negative Side of Feminism
Introduction: Feminism, as an ideology, has undeniably played a crucial role in advocating for women's rights and equality. It has challenged societal norms, empowered women, and brought about positive changes in many areas. However, it is essential to acknowledge that like any movement, feminism has its flaws and unintended consequences that warrant scrutiny. In this blog, we will explore the negative impacts of feminism, shedding light on the complexities that often go unaddressed.
emad afsaryPublished 11 months ago in VivaExplorer Missions
Explorer Missions Explorer alludes to different space missions led by NASA, explicitly the Explorer rocket. There are two Explorer shuttle, in particular Explorer 1 and Explorer 2, the two of which were sent off in 1977 with the essential objective of investigating the external planets of our planetary group. Here is some data about the Explorer missions: Explorer 1: Sent off on September 5, 1977, Explorer 1's direction took it past Jupiter and Saturn. On February 14, 1990, it caught the renowned "Light Blue Dab" photo, which shows Earth as a small bit of light from a distance of around 6 billion kilometers. Explorer 1 authoritatively crossed the heliopause (the limit where the sun powered breeze from the Sun changes to interstellar space) on August 25, 2012, turning into the main human-made object to arrive at interstellar space. Explorer 2: Sent off on August 20, 1977, Explorer 2 followed a somewhat unique direction, permitting it to visit Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It stays the main shuttle to have visited these external gas monsters. Explorer 2 formally crossed the heliopause on November 5, 2018, and furthermore proceeds with its excursion into interstellar space. Key Accomplishments of the Explorer Missions: Examined and sent back significant information on Jupiter and its moons, like itemized pictures of the Incomparable Red Spot and its fierce climate. Given close-up sees and definite data about Saturn, its rings, and moons like Titan and Enceladus. Found dynamic volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io and uncovered the complexities of its volcanic action. Led flybys of Uranus and Neptune, giving the very first close-up pictures of these far off planets and their moons. Assembled information on the attractive fields, climates, and structure of the external planets, revealing insight into their attributes and arrangement. It's vital to take note of that the Explorer rocket proceed to work and send back logical information, despite the fact that they are currently over forty years into their excursion. They give important data about the external locales of our nearby planet group and will probably keep on doing as such until their frameworks in the end shut down. Rocket Plan: The Explorer space apparatus were intended to endure the cruel states of room and assemble information on their excursion. Every rocket comprises of a transport formed structure containing logical instruments, correspondence gear, and power frameworks. They were controlled by radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), which convert the intensity created by the rot of radioactive material into power. Logical Instruments: Both Explorer 1 and Explorer 2 conveyed a set-up of logical instruments to concentrate on different parts of the planets they experienced. The instruments included cameras, spectrometers, magnetometers, plasma finders, and different sensors. These instruments gave significant information on the actual properties, airs, attractive fields, and creations of the planets and their moons. Excellent Visit through the External Planets: The essential goal of the Explorer missions was to lead a "Stupendous Visit" of the external planets of our planetary group. The shuttle followed painstakingly arranged directions, known as gravity helps, to visit various planets in a solitary mission. Explorer 1's direction took it past Jupiter and Saturn, while Explorer 2's direction permitted it to investigate Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Broadened Mission: After effectively finishing their essential mission targets, both Explorer rocket were reused for expanded missions. They were diverted to proceed with their excursions past the external planets and study the external ranges of the planetary group. This choice was made conceivable because of their vigorous plans, life span, and the accessibility of adequate power from the RTGs. Interstellar Mission: As the Explorer shuttle wandered farther from the Sun, they entered the domain of interstellar space. Crossing the heliopause, they gave researchers important information about the interstellar medium, including estimations of the sun based breeze, attractive fields, and grandiose beams outside the impact of the Sun. Brilliant Record: Both Explorer space apparatus convey an exceptional component known as the "Brilliant Record." These are phonograph records containing sounds and pictures chose to depict the variety of life and culture on The planet. The records remember good tidings for different dialects, music, hints of nature, and pictures portraying life on our planet. The records act as a period case, expected to speak with potential extraterrestrial developments that could experience the rocket in the far off future. The Explorer missions stay a demonstration of human creativity, perseverance, and the journey for information. They have given us a fantastic abundance of data about our own nearby planet group and keep on investigating the unknown domains past.
vinoth kumarPublished 11 months ago in VivaHave two little dogs
Once upon a time, there was a big stone in the garden of a family. It was about forty centimeters wide and ten centimeters high. People who go to the garden will kick the big stone carelessly and fall down or scratch. The son asked, "Dad, why don't you dig away that pesky stone?" Dad replied, "You mean the rock? Since your grandfather's time, has been to now, its volume is so big, do not know to dig to when, nothing boring digging stone, as well as walk carefully, but also can train your reaction ability." After a few years, this big stone was left to the next generation, when the son married a wife and became a father. One day the daughter-in-law said angrily, "Dad, the more I look at that big stone in the garden, the more I dislike it. Please ask someone to remove it some day." Dad replied, "Forget it! That big stone is very heavy. If it could have been removed, it would have been removed when I was a child. Why would it stay here now? "Daughter-in-law heart very unhappy, that big stone do not know how many times she fell down. One morning, her daughter-in-law took a hoe and a bucket of water and poured the whole bucket around a big stone. Ten minutes later, the daughter-in-law used a hoe to loosen the soil around the big stone. Daughter-in-law had psychological preparation, may have to dig a day, no one thought a few minutes to dig up the stone, look at the size, the stone is not as big as imagined, are deceived by the huge appearance.
DINA LARRICHIOPublished about a year ago in Viva