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  • The Intricate Dance of Equality and Fairness: A Sherlock Holmes Meets Albert Einstein Story

    Is equality more about maths, while fairness is like a no-nonsense detective, working overtime to make sure justice wins? I am not the law, but I represent justice so far as my feeble powers go. Sherlock Holmes (The Adventure of the three Gables) Let’s say equality is that nerdy kid crunching numbers, while fairness is…

  • Supporting Diverse Choices: Tradwives and Career Women Perspectives

    I read an article on the weekend in The Australian by Virginia Tapscott about the concerns around ‘Tradwife’ bashing. Tradwife is a term used to describe women who adhere to traditional gender roles within marriage and family life, often emphasising homemaking and child-rearing. The article sparked a bone of contention with feminists expressing concern that…

  • Reliving Childhood: The Magic of Fish n Chips

    Every second Friday, without fail, payday was a real party at our place. We’d be buzzing all week, counting down the days until my dad would treat us to some amazing fish n chips, all wrapped up in paper to keep it piping hot. The crispy batter and flaky fish made for a real flavor…

  • Balancing Authenticity and Social Expectations: A Personal Lens

    In today’s super connected world, there’s tons of pressure to blend in all sorts of situations. Just being ourselves and staying real can help us form genuine connections and find real happiness. But does society really let us do that, or do we just feel more pressure to put on a front? The way things…

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