Terry Eagleton is a literary critic you can trust. He has read everything, his judgements are invariably sound and his humour is the icing on the cake. Sean Sheehan The subject matter of “The real thing” is fiction, mostly novels that come broadly under the umbrella of literary […]
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The inhibiting role of religion on the growth of thought
Iran, rich in culture and history, balances tradition and modernity. Despite deep religious roots, especially in Shia Islam, religion’s impact on intellectual discourse and societal progress sparks debate. Rola Zamzameh* Iran’s intellectual history is characterized by periods of flourishing intellectual activity, punctuated by times of repression and stagnation. […]
Female circumcision: Another right removed from women
It is known that there are more than 230 million women in various parts of the world who were subjected to female genital mutilation. In just the last 8 years, around 30 million females have endured this procedure. This practice that seems obligatory for those who believe in Islam, […]
Jorge Glas’s unlawful and random arrest
Last week, intellectuals, artists and politicians from several countries released a letter calling for the immediate release of Ecuador’s former vice-president, Jorge Glas, who has been imprisoned for more than a month after being forcibly removed from the Mexican embassy in Ecuador. The invasion of Mexican territory was aimed […]
From Colombia to the UK: a mental health journey
Nancy Liscano has more than 20 years of experience working with Latin American immigrants in the mental health field. Originally from Colombia, her journey was marked by socio-political violence and today, working with different NGOs, she provides comprehensive therapeutic support to families in the diaspora. Her commitment, training and solidarity have marked her experience in the United Kingdom.