I have learned that a lot of us don’t actually know the meanings of the political language being used around us. Over the last year or so, I have learned some new terms so I wanted to help highlight them for you, so we can better understand what we read and hear in the news… Continue reading Political Jargon Examples for Confident Political Conversations and Navigating Social Issues
Category: Essays
These are either personal essays or more essay-like explorations of set topics compared to my regular more informal posts
Capitalism Breeds Heartlessness: Workplaces Don’t Support Our Lows
A number of my friends and family have shared difficulties they have had with their workplace now that they are facing illness (physical or mental) and it's shining a light on the ugly core of capitalism. Why are the low points of your employees' lives such an inconvenience? Why is supporting your employees through struggle… Continue reading Capitalism Breeds Heartlessness: Workplaces Don’t Support Our Lows
On Friendship: is there something wrong with us or are our expectations too high?
I have been thinking a lot about friendship again lately due to another shift in my friendships and some tension as well. It has me questioning whether I have the wrong idea of what a friend should be, if I have unrealistic expectations, or if I will ever have the sort of friendships I've dreamt… Continue reading On Friendship: is there something wrong with us or are our expectations too high?
How to Disagree Better: Fixation on extremes is the problem, not our beliefs
I’ve been watching the YouTube channel Jubilee and it’s segment Middle Ground for a few weeks now and I find it fascinating seeing opposing sides discuss difficult topics. A recurring thing I've seen though is people using extremes to combat opposing sides when I think this is immature, goes against critical thinking, and removes our… Continue reading How to Disagree Better: Fixation on extremes is the problem, not our beliefs
Inside the Manosphere thoughts: Men Need Healthy Men in Their Lives
Everyone is talking about Louis Theroux's latest documentary: Inside the Manosphere and I wanted to add my own thoughts. Firstly, it was an important watch. It highlighted the popular men online who are corrupting and influencing today's vulnerable men and youth. If you are a parent of boys or male yourself, this is good to… Continue reading Inside the Manosphere thoughts: Men Need Healthy Men in Their Lives
Europe’s Largest Romance Bookstore: Thoughts on the genre, female friendship, and literary trends
The Spicy Librarian is the hottest new bookstore in Leamington Spa which had an outstanding opening weekend on Valentine's Day. It has been deemed Europe's Largest 18+ Romance Bookstore, which is incredible and speaks to a shift in the culture of reading. Being judged for reading romance I will admit that I have been a… Continue reading Europe’s Largest Romance Bookstore: Thoughts on the genre, female friendship, and literary trends
Essay on Gender Part 3.5: Summary and Final Thoughts
Read parts 1, 2, and 3 for the depth and evidence backing my ideas. What drew me to writing this very long, link-heavy essay on gender identity when I am just a cisgendered woman in a heterosexual, heteronormative relationship? I am an ally, but more than that, I am sick of ignorant conversations by cisgender… Continue reading Essay on Gender Part 3.5: Summary and Final Thoughts
Essay on Gender Part Two: Exploring Gender Identity From Many Perspectives
I’m going to try my hardest to share facts (with sources) not just opinions. WARNING: this post is not for anyone who may be triggered by difficult conversations around gender identity. I wanted to write a post about masculinity as I know men are worried right now and are attacking women, homosexuals, and trans people… Continue reading Essay on Gender Part Two: Exploring Gender Identity From Many Perspectives
Essay on Gender Part One: My Femininity
I am going to write quite a vulnerable post here. Opening up about my own thoughts and feelings about being a woman and why I struggle with gender binaries in society. This post is not for anyone who may be triggered by difficult conversations around gender identity. Part One: My Femininity I am a cisgender… Continue reading Essay on Gender Part One: My Femininity
On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series
Part One: Why I Choose to be an Ally For those who don't know, I identify as a cisgender woman, third generation immigrant background (my grandparents came over from Jamaica and Ireland), bisexual, biracial (white and black Caribbean), atypical brain (I feel I am neurodiverse but I am not diagnosed with a difference; I take… Continue reading On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series
S. R. Crawford 