Social Change is Social Influence

One can often hear the saying, “no man is an island”. Contrast to what it is commonly accepted that humans are unique is the same truth that each individuals are interconnected with each other. An influence of one can make another person change hence, the impermanence the concept. Such is what social processes construe different […]

Women Empowerment: Self-help Approach

Margaret Thatcher once said “if you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.”  This line may not be so pleasing for some men these days however, some truth can also stem from it. The society has trespassed in its history the previous premise of women being “lesser” sector […]

Children: At the Height of Oppression

Note: ™The pictures taken are personal copyright of this output’s maker. Please take note that as part of the advocacy’s for children, these pictures may only be used in this activity for academic reference and purposes. Please refer to the pictures in a left to right manner in both rows. (picture 1) Among the discrimination of […]

TO THE GIRL WHO HAS HIS HEART

I’m not really particular on who first loved or whatever. But I want to make sure that you’re the kind who loves deep. I pretend I don’t mind but I worry a lot. It is not because I love him or I rather want him for myself but because I truly, deeply believe in the […]

The 21st Century Monopoly Game

We all play the same game and it’s called monopoly. The Philippines, in a wide range of circumstances, is a live game of monopoly; everybody’s a player but not everyone has cash. Monopoly is a game that can be traced back in 1904 and was patented by Elizabeth Magie originally calling it “The Landlord’s Game”. […]

The Path We Are Taking Forward

Hope is never an expensive treat but in its cheapness that most assume it is irrelevant. Today we gather in significance to which is construed not by the triumph of those who ran for change but those who have chosen it. There are two points emphasized: hope and change. Favourably, these two concepts are both […]

Neoliberalism: a friend or a foe?

The end does not justify the means. This is a common cliché but a widely accepted principle in moral judgment. One’s intentions may not sufficiently deliver a good justification for a negative impact that has already affected much of the society. This has been proven in much of society’s history that while there are particular […]

Hello to me!

First post on wordpress! Yay! I was actually thinking whether I should continue with blogger or make a new account here (obviously I made the latter). A class requirement made an opportunity for me to rekindle my first love: writing. After almost two years, this will be my most decent, well-thought of blog activity. It makes me […]