The World Insight
The World Insight
Ria Dalal
The World Insight provides a unique insight into the fundamental aspects of our world today, ranging from psychology to film studies to politics. Take 10-20 minutes from your Thursdays to unwind, and learn something new with The World Insight. (Currently on hiatus)
Youth Representation in Politics
Hi everyone, welcome back to the sixth episode of my podcast! Today, we're going to discuss an interesting notion that can be perceived by various viewpoints: youth representation in politics. We'll explore the necessity for their involvement in politics, and some of the obstacles that hinder their participation in political decision making. We'll also look into previous instances where the youth has carried out social change, as justification for their participation in the political system. Enjoy :) And stay tuned for changes in the posting schedule.  Music: Earth - MusicbyAden, Skydancer – Scandinavianz, Just Smile - LiQWYD Click here to access the transcript for this episode: thttps://docs.google.com/document/d/19qJNXPKImE-wvzsNf18o75gopChLJlgXbDYnikYldhI/edit?usp=sharing
Jan 7, 2021
13 min
A 20 Minute Reflection of 2020
Hi everyone, welcome back to the fifth episode of the podcast! Today we're going to reflect upon the eventful year that is 2020, over a span of 20 minutes. We will explore some of the significant moments in each month of the year, both positive and negative, and see how it has impacted us as individuals, and the world. Enjoy and Happy New Year :)  Music: Skyhigh - Enine, Hope for Tomorrow - Tokyo Music Walker, For You - Artificial.Music & Syiphorous, Turning Point - Artificial.Music Click here to access the transcript for this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zeoacjqz0ygTsJ4ywYbH7DiF9qOPBOzya5ejWZOB9Mg/edit?usp=sharing
Dec 31, 2020
20 min
The Body Positivity Movement
Hi everyone, welcome back to the fourth episode of the podcast! Today, we're going to be discussing a very prominent social movement of today: The Body Positivity Movement. We're going to understand the importance of body positivity and the three different waves of the movement. We're also going to look at some of the criticisms behind this movement and explore other ideas pertinent to body image such as body liberation and body neutrality. And hopefully, by the end of this episode, you've strengthened your self-perception and are on path to figuring out if you're body positive, body liberal, body neutral, or maybe all three! Enjoy :) Music: Break Point - Vendredi, THNK U - Jay Someday, Echoes - LiQYWD Click to here access the transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qyCgwM0HRzjq1rCzRAdqrC74saIvXeHcjF8mlQKz9_A/edit?usp=sharing
Dec 24, 2020
16 min
The Role of Social Media In...
Hi, welcome back to the third episode of the podcast! Today we're going to discuss the role of social media in three different aspects of our daily life: in spreading news, marketing/business and in our personal life. Of course, there are so many more, but we're going to focus on these three for today. Together, we'll uncover the role it plays and how social media can affect us both positively and negatively.  Enjoy :) Music: 30 Million Times - RYYZN, A Breath of Fresh Air - Artificial.Music, Voice - KV, Sphere - KV, Limitless - MusicbyAden & tubebackr Click here to access the episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1rPXsmDB_m9CxEdtkEyTIIfhXf2afgx0Px2t1WRZX0/edit?usp=sharing 
Dec 17, 2020
13 min
Evolution of Superheroes
Hi everyone, welcome back to the second episode of my podcast! Today we'll be discussing a very intriguing topic and a personal favorite of mine: the evolution of superheroes. We'll be analyzing how superheroes have evolved costume-wise, how the films and comics depict the global principles in different time periods, and how these superheroes reflect us,  on a personal scale. We'll take some examples and understand the strange complexity of heroes and villains, and whether they can be actually called heroes. Enjoy :) Music: Free Copyright Superhero Music, Bad Intention - Le Gang, Lose This - Dylan Emmet, Resiliencia - Hiracutch Click here to access the episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U-I6SsNTpEi8s6w36shZCLCCzpilHzEmUWVHjFpXDCE/edit?usp=sharing 
Dec 10, 2020
12 min
Feminism, Gender Spectrum & Gender vs. Sex
Welcome to the pilot episode of my podcast! After a small introduction of myself and this podcast,  I discuss an imperative social issue of today: gender equality. We'll talk about the norms associated with different genders, what the gender spectrum is,  why it holds importance, and discuss relevant terminology including the difference between gender and sex.  We might even listen to a small clip of a speech made by a renowned feminist, and go over some important learning experiences towards being as accepting and inclusive of everyone as we can. Enjoy :) Music: Dreamer (Vodovoz Music Productions), They Say - WowaMusik, The Island - Tubebackr, Island - MBB Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0IMrS0-EzE_dzVpeKxhwZDKj8Tqgrx1jeEzvNYv1qM/edit?usp=sharing
Dec 3, 2020
14 min