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Zainab Hasan

A filmmaking student, digital and traditional artist and an aspiring 2D animator. Zainab loves to write and is passionate about animal (and environmental) welfare, feminism and the protection of all minorities everywhere. You can find Zainab on Instagram @amputait

10 articles published

Unconventional Pakistani Sports: The Donkey Derby

In almost every country in the world, most regions with distinguished localities are known for their unique lifestyle and traditions. The rural or underprivileged population of developing or third-world countries has to get creative to find good, fulfilling entertainment with limited resources, and the donkey derby is a perfect example of that. This eccentric sport,…

ByZainab HasanJune 22, 20210Comments

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Baloch Customs and Traditions – What Happens at A Tribal Wedding?

Balochistan is unarguably one of the most fascinating, historically rich places in Pakistan. The Baloch culture dates back centuries, and is host to some of the most colorful and engaging customs and activities in Pakistan. The natives are known to be very welcoming and have fascinating lifestyles, which mainly stem from their ancestral beliefs –…

ByZainab HasanMarch 14, 20210Comments

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The Deterioration of the Arabian Sea and Its Contribution to the Endangerment of the Marine Ecosystem

Have you ever wondered where the millions of tons of waste generated in third-world countries with no proper garbage disposal system goes? With the Global Ocean already in jeopardy due to natural phenomenon like Climate Change, becoming a garbage dump for an enormous variety of waste is the last thing it needs; unfortunately, however, this…

ByZainab HasanMarch 10, 20210Comments

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Sufism in Pakistan and Its Portrayal in Mass Media

Sufism (tasawwuf) refers to a spiritual branch of Islam, a mystical belief system that promotes principles and practices that aim at direct communication between a human being and God. Sufi practices are specifically designed to free people of any desires that could keep them from the experience of pure divine love. It demands complete abandonment…

ByZainab HasanFebruary 14, 20210Comments

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THE FARMER’S PROTEST IN INDIA AND WHY IT CONCERNS ALL OF US

The Indian agriculture sector could be considered the country’s economic rock, yet it’s powered by some of the poorest, most underprivileged people living there. Despite India being the largest cultivator of several different kinds of produce consumed all over the world, the farmers there often find it difficult to make ends meet where their own…

ByZainab HasanDecember 25, 20200Comments

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Needles Bias: The Stigma Surrounding Artists in Pakistan

The significance of art is made apparent quite early on in our lives, when we’re taught everything through colors and shapes in kindergarten. It is the foundation we build ourselves on from a very young age. Children’s books being just as visual as they are textual was never an aimless or arbitrary decision; it has…

ByZainab HasanDecember 7, 20200Comments

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The Generational Consequences of Child Labor

Child labor, like almost every other issue of the sort, is a double-sided coin. While it is undoubtedly a social and moral hazard, it is also a primary source of income for those who practice it. Considering this fact, the question that arises is whether taking action against child labor would do more harm than…

ByZainab HasanNovember 17, 20200Comments

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The Contribution of Social Media to Body Dysmorphia

We know that a notable number of industries, such as film, beauty, advertising, etc., capitalize on their consumers’ insecurities, but what is it that prompts those insecurities in the first place? Our distorted perception of what we should be and what the world sees us as gives rise to self-doubt, along with an all-consuming need…

ByZainab HasanNovember 5, 20200Comments

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The Historic Journey of Plastic from the Earth’s Crust to the Mariana Trench

Plastic is one of the most widely produced materials at a global level for nearly all forms of consumption (industrial, domestic, etc.). The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reported that over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every single year for a wide range of uses. Plastics were originally made out…

ByZainab HasanOctober 26, 20200Comments

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The Poisonous Influence of Colourism on Pakistani Youth

In a country where it is genetically common to have dark skin, how did light skin become the epitomic beauty standard? Deny it as we may, an alarmingly large percentage of us grew up thinking we needed to be light-skinned to be beautiful. This becomes prevalent through habitual remarks passed in everyday conversations, such as…

ByZainab HasanSeptember 28, 20200Comments

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