Balance & Bliss

Produced by @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia * FACT-CHECKED ✅ I n an era marked by authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms, the ability to navigate and resist tyranny has become an essential skill for individuals and communities alike. This article critically reflects on historical and contemporary strategies for enduring oppressive regimes, examining insights from political theory, psychology, and sociology. It explores how personal resilience, collective action, and informed dissent can serve as powerful countermeasures against tyranny. Rather than accepting the status quo or retreating into silence, individuals must actively engage in questioning authority .  (📷:languageonthemove) The struggle against tyranny is as old as civilisation itself. Whether it takes the form of overt repression or more subtle forms of control, tyrannical forces challenge our freedoms and undermine our ability to lead fulfilling lives. In today’s world, we witness a resurgence of a...

Produced by @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia * FACT-CHECKED ✅ F ar-right movements are surging worldwide, and women are in their crosshairs. This article unravels the misogyny fuelling these groups, blending psychology, sociology, and history to reveal why women’s rights are under attack. From Donald Trump’s policies to the haunting parallels of The Handmaid’s Tale , we’ll explore how a fabricated “golden past” drives efforts to reverse progress. Understanding this battle isn’t just about spotting the threat, but also about forging a future where dignity thrives for all. Women are in their crosshairs of far-right movements worldwide. (📷:oldaintdead) The Myth of a Perfect Past Far-right groups pine for a simpler time — a pristine era where men ruled and women obeyed. This vision isn’t history; it’s a fable. Philosopher Roger Scruton described such nostalgia as a longing for a lost ideal that never was . Yet this myth powers a crusade to “restore” rigid gender roles, casting women as r...

Produced by @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia * I magine a woman who loves another woman, shares her life with an immigrant partner, and raises two adopted children. Now picture her standing at the helm of a political party that rails against same-sex rights, immigration, and the very family she’s built. This isn’t a riddle — it’s the real-life story of Alice Weidel , co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party. Her story pulls us into a strange and troubling idea called homonationalism, where people from marginalised groups, like the LGBTQI+ community, embrace far-right beliefs that seem to clash with their own identities. In this article, we’ll unpack the AfD’s growing power in Germany and dig into homonationalism, weaving together insights from psychology, sociology, and history. Along the way, we’ll ask: How does this happen? What does it mean for society? And how can we learn from the past to shape a kinder future? Homonationalism refers to people from...