Symbols which are used in society are a much more important part of our cultural fabric than we might realise. Unlike signs which simply convey or communicate an idea, the symbols which we routinely use carry so much more power and meaning. In fact, symbols are vehicles through which we conceptualise our world and reinforce our norms and values. Whether the symbol is a gesture or an object or a combination of both, its utility serves to reinforce concepts, convey meaning and solidify our social customs. Symbolic representations are not only effective in helping us understand our world, but they also have the power to evoke great emotional and psychological responses from us. | Read More →

This article examines how society constructs masculine and feminine gender identities to which we must conform. Our biological sex has always been linked to our gender identities. However, times have changed as is seen from the rise in prevalence of androgynous individuals who are defining their own gender boundaries. | Read More →