The genre of stories about women facing personal tragedies needs to be inclusive of the experiences of women of color, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.
Author: Shay Suresh
OPINION: Popular teen shows weren’t made for everyone
We must acknowledge racial and socioeconomic stereotypes perpetuated though predominantly white narratives of popular teen TV shows, writes Shay Suresh CM ‘24.
OPINION: Patriarchy doesn’t stop at the dinner table
Mothers are often held to a much higher standard of judgment by their children, and you should learn to recognize that dynamic if it manifests in your family, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: Talk with the intention to listen
If you want to have meaningful and mutually satisfying conversations with people, start by actively listening to what they are saying, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: We owe Taylor Swift an apology
The media and public representation of Taylor Swift reminds us that we must confront our internalized misogyny and be more thoughtful with ourselves and other women, says Shay Suresh CM ‘24.
OPINION: When it comes to self-care vs. academics, you can have both
Amid a stressful return to campus, students should not feel guilty about making time for themselves and understand that academics and self-care do not need to be in conflict, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: ‘Did I peak in high school?’ Let’s talk about impostor syndrome
Addressing impostor syndrome with positive affirmations and reassuring conversations can avoid serious mental health consequences, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: Don’t be fooled, your ‘baggage’ isn’t a burden
We should break the stigma around ‘oversharing’ and feel encouraged to share our real feelings with those we trust, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: Appreciate, don’t appropriate other cultures
Someone’s culture is not your accessory or prop; understand the context and significance to appreciate and not appropriate, argues Shay Suresh CM ’24.
OPINION: Faith is a choice, not an inheritance
The religion a person practices upon growing up should be their choice alone, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.