PinnedMehak ShoaibRemembering The Woman of Steel: How Zaha Hadid Revolutionized Architecture.Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-British architect, artist, and designer. Before taking the world of architecture by a storm, Zaha got her Bachelors…Feb 16, 20232Feb 16, 20232
Mehak ShoaibThe Culture of OverconsumptionI’d like to start by asking you this, when was the last time you finished a beauty product you bought? The last time that you hit pan on…4d ago24d ago2
Mehak ShoaibIn honor of Women’s History MonthMarch is marked as Women’s History Month to celebrate and spotlight the commonly overlooked accomplishments of women in history. It started…Mar 12, 20232Mar 12, 20232
Mehak ShoaibUnderstanding Social CognitionYou’re at a social gathering and you have to interact with someone you’ve only heard of before. You’re worried about the impression you’re…Nov 27, 2022Nov 27, 2022
Mehak ShoaibDubai’s (Somewhat) Hidden Thrifting SceneWith piles and piles of clothing laying in a store room waiting to hit the racks and find a new home, those already on the racks narrate…Oct 28, 2022Oct 28, 2022
Mehak ShoaibUncovering All Aspects of Sustainable FashionFast fashion as an industry is ever-growing, new trends make their way throughout our social media feeds for companies and brands to adapt…Jun 25, 20211Jun 25, 20211
Mehak ShoaibDeep-rooted Islamophobia and The Lives it Takes: The Afzal FamilyWhen the term ‘Islamophobia’ is typed into Google, you’re met with the following definition: dislike of or prejudice against Islam and…Jun 10, 2021Jun 10, 2021
Mehak ShoaibBloodshed on Palestinian SoilAbout a month ago, 6 families were evicted from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah for Jewish-Israeli families to settle into. While this flooded…Jun 5, 2021Jun 5, 2021
Mehak ShoaibThe Stigma Around Male Mental HealthIn 2018, males were 3.5 times more likely to take their own lives than women were. In 2020, not much has changed. Men are more likely to…Aug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
Mehak ShoaibSocial Issues as Trends: Performative ActivismBy definition, performative activism is activism done to increase one’s social capital rather than because of one’s devotion to the cause…Jul 22, 2020Jul 22, 2020
