Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) remains a pervasive yet largely underreported issue in Bangladesh. Despite growing awareness, this form of abuse is often obscured by a culture of silence, which is a syst

Abstract In the contemporary global landscape, cinema transcends its status as a mere instrument of entertainment to function as a hegemonic cultural apparatus that configures collective imaginaries,

This paper explores the intersection between gendered communication styles and language bias in applied linguistics through a critical analysis of the Nigerian film Irreplaceable by Omoni Oboli. The f

Shaping social behavior through public policy is a basic yet complex process, necessitating a delicate balance between government intervention, societal norms, and individual rights. Policies are crea

Abstract— This study delves into the evolving landscape of urban childcare in Bangladesh, focusing on the experiences and challenges faced by parents in Dhaka city.  This paper argues that the traditi

This study interrogates the performative construction of gender in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's seminal 7th March Speech through the theoretical lens of Judith Butler's performativity. By disse

In Tanzania, entrenched cultural norms favoring male offspring significantly influence family dynamics and pose considerable challenges to the well-being of daughters. This phenomenon, known as son pr