Melting Scot

TW: Sexual Assault

On the latest Melting Scot discussion, Rebekah and Junaid discuss her article ‘Recognising my Privilege within R**e Recovery’

We cover subjects such as misogynoir, the movement and accessing support

https://meltingscot.com/2021/07/18/recognising-my-privilege-within-rape-recovery-2/

Recognising my Privilege within R**e Recovery TW: R**e and Sexual Assault Junaid discusses with Rebekah Cheung her article ‘Recognising my Privilege within R**e Recovery’ for the Melting Scot. Speaking points include: Rebekah’s sto…

Aaisha Sabir returns with another piece of writing which details the importance of loyalty and understanding within the initial talking stages of a relationship.

https://meltingscot.com/2021/03/12/the-talking-stage-before-marriage-part-1/

The “talking stage” before Marriage – Part 1 Aaisha Sabir returns with another piece of writing which details the importance of loyalty and understanding within the initial talking stages of a relationship . In her direct and straight-forward…

Marianna Marcelline writes about a goal she set herself at the beginning of lockdown in 2020 – to run at least 10km. One year on, she has far surpassed her target. Marianna writes about the challenges she has faced, but more importantly, shares the positive things which have kept her going along the way.

https://meltingscot.com/2021/03/04/one-year-of-running/

One year of running Marianna Marcelline writes about a goal she set herself at the beginning of lockdown in 2020 – to run at least 10km. One year on, she has far surpassed her target. Marianna writes about the c…

Gauranga Varia recounts his own experience of travelling to examine the ongoing commodification of Non-Western cultures, and how a lack of overall appreciation and respect for these cultures is being masked by fads such as Yoga.

https://meltingscot.com/2021/03/03/capitalisation-of-culture-representation-of-the-east/

Capitalisation of Culture: Representation of the East Gauranga Varia recounts his own experience of travelling to examine the ongoing commodification of Non-Western cultures, and how a lack of overall appreciation and respect for these cultures is bei…

Kiran Kaur reflects upon one of her favourite hobbies – picking up a book and getting stuck in. For her, lockdown has offered the opportunity to read more. As Kiran states, books not only increase our understanding of the world, but they also help us to empathize with others – something especially important as we face a global pandemic.

A powerful commentary by Nelson Cummins on the legacy of the British Empire and how it continues to be perceived in the present day. Cummins argues that we must stop questioning whether the Empire was moral – it was not. Instead, to truly move on, we must educate ourselves on the atrocities it caused.

Aaisha Sabir writes about the changing role of women in society, and how South Asian communities in particular must no longer expect women to take on the role of housewives.

A powerful commentary by Nelson Cummins on the legacy of the British Empire and how it continues to be perceived in the present day. Cummins argues that we must stop questioning whether the Empire was moral – it was not. Instead, to truly move on, we must educate ourselves on the atrocities it caused.

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Kiran Kaur reflects upon one of her favourite hobbies – picking up a book and getting stuck in. For her, lockdown has offered the opportunity to read more. As Kiran states, books not only increase our understanding of the world, but they also help us to empathize with others – something especially important as we face a global pandemic.

https://meltingscot.com/2020/10/12/my-love-for-reading-got-me-through-lockdown/

My love for reading got me through lockdown Kiran Kaur reflects upon one of her favourite hobbies – picking up a book and getting stuck in. For her, lockdown has offered the opportunity to read more. As Kiran states, books not only inc…

Hashmat Ali powerfully dissects the topic of travel. In a poetic and mindful analysis, his words leave us with a changed idea of what it really means to travel somewhere.

https://meltingscot.com/2020/09/15/what-does-travelling-really-mean-and-look-like/

What does travelling really mean and look like? Hashmat Ali powerfully dissects the topic of travel. In a poetic and mindful analysis, his words leave us with a changed idea of what it really means to travel somewhere.

A powerful commentary by Nelson Cummins on the legacy of the British Empire and how it continues to be perceived in the present day. Cummins argues that we must stop questioning whether the Empire was moral – it was not. Instead, to truly move on, we must educate ourselves on the atrocities it caused.

https://meltingscot.com/2020/10/07/are-we-really-still-arguing-about-the-british-empire/

Are We Really Still Arguing About The British Empire? A powerful commentary by Nelson Cummins on the legacy of the British Empire and how it continues to be perceived in the present day. Cummins argues that we must stop questioning whether the Empire …

Hashmat Ali powerfully dissects the topic of travel. In a poetic and mindful analysis, his words leave us with a changed idea of what it really means to travel somewhere

https://meltingscot.com/2020/09/15/what-does-travelling-really-mean-and-look-like/

What does travelling really mean and look like? Hashmat Ali powerfully dissects the topic of travel. In a poetic and mindful analysis, his words leave us with a changed idea of what it really means to travel somewhere.

Kiran Kaur shares another fantastic poem reflecting on the growing hope that was felt in July 2020, despite the reality of living in a global pandemic.

https://meltingscot.com/2020/08/28/life-in-july-2020-a-poem/

Life in July 2020 – A poem Kiran Kaur shares a poem reflecting on the growing hope that was felt in July 2020, despite the reality of living in a global pandemic.

Aaisha Sabir writes about the changing role of women in society, and how South Asian communities in particular must no longer expect women to take on the role of housewives.

https://meltingscot.com/2020/09/26/the-stigma-of-being-a-south-asian-housewife/

Rupa Makoor, Director of HR at MacRoberts LLP, highlights the lack of diversity within the Scottish legal practice. In this powerful and thorough piece of writing, she offers suggestions which would address this long-standing issue.

Hashmat Ali powerfully dissects the topic of travel. In a poetic and mindful analysis, his words leave us with a changed idea of what it really means to travel somewhere.

https://meltingscot.com/2020/09/15/what-does-travelling-really-mean-and-look-like/

What does travelling really mean and look like? Hashmat Ali powerfully dissects the topic of travel. In a poetic and mindful analysis, his words leave us with a changed idea of what it really means to travel somewhere.

Rupa Mooker Director of HR at MacRoberts LLP, highlights the lack of diversity within the Scottish legal practice. In this powerful and thorough piece of writing, she offers suggestions which would address this long-standing issue.

Melanie Goldberg discusses the deep-rooted history of Antisemitism and how it continues to permeate our society today.

Sadya Afreen discusses her experiences of making friends in Scotland as an international student. She reflects on the friends she has now made, saying that they feel just like family.