Empoword Journalism — Archive
This is a static, read-only archive of articles originally published by the Empoword Journalism Project, preserved here for educational and research purposes.
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The Growth of ChatGPT Therapy: Why are Young People Turning to AI for Emotional Support?
ChatGPT therapy is increasingly popular and many prefer it to traditional therapy. But is ChatGPT a reliable therapist?
Benson Boone ‘American Heart’ — Album Review
Benson Boone is the epitome of the rise of a Gen Z pop star. The 23-year-old American singer-songwriter amassed over a million followers on TikTok before releasing his first single...
Periods Are Quietly Derailing Women’s Career Progression
Are periods to blame for disrupting women's career progression, or is it the policies and stigmas surrounding them?
Queer Journalists Leaving Meta Platforms: What This Could Mean For Journalism?
Mark Zuckerberg's decision to relax hate policies are pushing queer journalists away from platforms that have the most users globally.
Melania Trump Speaks Out in Support of Abortion Rights
Melania Trump has spoken out in favour of abortion rights on social media. Her husband Donald Trump overturned Roe v. Wade as president.
Neurodivergence Is Not A New Trend
Social media has exploded with mentions of neurodivergence in recent years. While this surge in interest has formed a supportive online...
Can Reclaimed Slurs Be Toxic to Minority Groups?
Picture this: it's been a long, difficult day at work. Exhausted and frustrated, you log on to social media. In vain, you hope a browse...
Is The UK Facing A Hikikomori Problem?
In Japan, severe social withdrawal has been a problem since the 1990s. The number of hikikomoris (also referred to 'social recluses' in...
Cringey or Charming? ‘The Idea of You’ Review
New Rom-Com The Idea Of You struggles to find its footing, but is it still worth the watch? It's not uncommon for fans of big boybands to...
Condé Nast Layoffs: “Bosses Wear Prada, Workers Get Nada”
Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch announced plans to lay off staff in November 2023. What does this mean for journalism?
The ‘Perfect Victim’ Myth
The idea of the "perfect victim" is a patriarchal concept that is typically used when discussing victims of sexual assault.
Love the skin you’re in: The Body Positivity Movement
Body positivity advocates for inclusivity and celebrates marginalised bodies. It is a social movement synonymous with self-love...
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami: Review
In his signature piece, Norwegian Wood, Murakami navigates an existence permeated by death, grief, and fragility.
Explaining the Panic Over Ultra-Processed Food
More than half the food the average person consumes is ultra-processed food (UPF). This shocking statistic, uncovered by a 2018 study...
A Feminist History of Vegetarianism
Around the world, studies have found that women are more likely to practice vegetarianism or veganism than men. Vegetarian ecofeminism is...
Will Liam Lawson Secure a Permanent Formula 1 Seat?
Liam Lawson's high-effort results in his three races this season have sparked rumours that teams could offer him a permanent seat...
Conversion therapy ban delay is a ‘moral failing’, say activists
Human rights activists have reportedly criticised the government's ‘moral failing’ in delaying the proposed ban on conversion therapy.
FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League Winner: Turkish National Team
Turkish National Team defeated China 3-1 in the FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League and became the champion.
The contradictions of dangerous ‘gender-critical’ ideology
According to popular discourse, to be "gender-critical" is to be sceptical of the ideology that views gender as a social construct rather...
The Rise of Esports: Examining the Global Phenomenon and Landscape of Competitive Gaming
Over the last decade, esports has exploded into a worldwide phenomenon with a huge audience, market, and equivalent jackpot. Both amateur...
Paris Paloma’s ‘labour’ is the Feminist Anthem We Need Right Now
Paris Paloma’s new single, labour, has taken social media by storm, with over 35,000 videos using the sound on TikTok.
Newroz: A Symbol Of Kurdish Resistance
Newroz is the Kurdish new year celebrated on March 21 and is an important symbol of Kurdish struggle for freedom
The Problems With Christian Horner’s Speech
In light of the beginning of the Formula 1 2022 season, talkSPORT held an exclusive interview with RedBull Racing Principal, Christian Horner
Hypersexuality as a Valid Trauma Response
Hypersexuality has been long dismissed by society for contradicting the 'norm', yet we must create an open discussion to help survivors.
