April (17) has an interesting take on gender identity when it comes to passports. The passport, when used correctly, is a powerful tool. It can be an album of stamps to commemorate journeys, a…
Introduction We asked 107 of our Tribes their opinion on Nike’s recent ‘Dream Crazier ad’. We wanted to take a look at what they think the brand speaks for, and how it compares to it’s…
Emily (16) has some advice for young students! During my time in secondary school I realised that teachers want what’s best for you. However, there are also many things that they don’t tell you which…
Whether or not social media has a negative effect on young people today is something that’s up for debate. Whether it be cyberbullying , its influence on their body image, its effect on mental health…
“Toxic Masculinity” The idea that there are certain types of traits that make you masculine, for instance being sexually aggressive, unemotional and violent. And if you do not behave that way your masculinity is questioned.…
Maja (16) recounts some classic Christmas adverts in her blog below! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose…” The well-known carols being sung by choirs are flying all around…
Ashley (23) lends his top tips on revision No matter what stage you are at in your studies – A-Level, undergraduate, or postgraduate – you have no doubt had to revise for an exam…
Should we blame big manufacturers entirely for climate change as they alone produce a large percentage of global emissions? Ethan (19) shares his view on climate change below! With just 100 companies being responsible for…
We tried a new format for our blog post in November, asking two members of our community with opposing views to write a blog post on the same topic. In this instance, we chose climate…
Introduction Originating in the US, Black Friday traditionally follows Thanksgiving and is widely considered to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Over the past few years Black Friday has firmly cemented itself as…
According to our Tribes, The Circle was more of a social experiment than a reality show Amongst the majority of our Tribes who watched The Circle, the strongest impression was that the series was more…
Majority of Tribes have a flexible approach towards live At a time in which employment is precarious, wages feel low and – in light of Brexit – general economic uncertainty, 16-24 year olds today have…
A typical week for the Tribes involves a careful balance of working, socialising and chilling Work time – The general structure of their week is determined by their lifestage and work/study, whether that’s at college, university or…
the Brexit landscape: Tribes feel bemused, angry and resentful The issue of “Brexit” has left the majority of Tribes with negative feelings about the UK’s decision to leave the EU as they question what it…
Nike’s brand values speak to high performance and inclusivity At a functional level Nike is known for its street-stylish, quality sportswear products, and the high production value of their marketing campaigns, the latter of which…
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on ‘me-time’ Summer is the perfect time for Tribes to re-evaluate life goals and get up to speed with all the fun stuff they’ve missed out on…
