Addressing Stigma: Our words matter

Stigma was defined by Goffman (1963) as “an attribute that is deeply discrediting” and an attitude involving negative social evaluation that taints, discredits, or leads someone to reject a person due to mental illness, race, drug use, marital status or physical...

Women and Dignity

We understood that development is not sustainable if people are excluded from opportunities, services, and the chance for a better life. Aligning with the 2030 Agenda, it is essential for us to ensure a just, equitable, tolerant, open and socially inclusive world for...

Interpersonal Forgiveness… Salam Aidilfitri 2020

There are varying meanings of forgiveness. However, forgiveness can easily be described as an uncommon reaction to hurt, whereby an individual who has been unjustly treated recognizes the injury and decides to lessen the feeling of anger and bitterness, and choose to...

SOME THOUGHTS ON CRITICAL THINKING

A lot has been said recently regarding the products of Malaysian universities. One of the most highlighted issues was the perception from many parties that our graduates were not able to think critically. But that statement was merely a statement that has been blown...