Workplace bullying determines the well-being of the employee as well as the organization; unfortunately, it is often left unaddressed. It tends to have a greater impact on women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Online Social Club: The Bright Side of Online Communities
Online Communities are fostering healthy social interactions on a variety of online platforms, allowing viewers to participate and engage with a community that best suits their interests. This includes entertainment, productivity, work purposes, or even disclosing one’s problems to vent and seek support. Platforms such as Twitch, Youtube, Discord and others have been the bedrock in fostering such positive communal engagement, positing a bright future for online engagement.
Catharsis: Purgation, Pleasure, or a Precautionary Measure?
When Plato mentioned the term ‘catharsis’ in his book Poetics, he did not define the term, which has led scholars to interpret it in a variety of ways. This article explains catharsis as it occurs in the theatre and illustrates how people resorted to catharsis to allay their fear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, it discusses how the traditional interpretation of catharsis and the new theory point to the fact that catharsis is not only a form of releasing negative emotions, but also a source of pleasure as well as a viable therapy.