Welcome to GOSSIP!

Oftentimes when we hear dissenting viewpoints, our immediate response is to become dismissive as we are entrapped in our own biases. We created GOSSIP with an aim to build spaces where we can engage in a dialogue, shining a light on perspectives that are not normally found or frequently talked about in the mainstream scope, especially when it comes to analysing issues from a gender lens.

We believe by generating dynamic democratic discussions we can collectively broaden our understanding, knowledge, and attitudes about the workings of the world and the social issues plaguing our country.

So join us and feel free to leave a comment/ message to unpack with us on our monthly conversations as we work together to foster a healthy political conversation climate in our community.

(PS. We chose the name ‘GOSSIP’ because it has always been negatively associated with women dishing other people’s personal and private affairs behind their backs when back in the days, gossiping was simply a manner for close friends or siblings to communicate in order to form bonds and express affection. It was also discovered to be therapeutic for women who were asked to stay at home all day.)

You can read more about the word’s interesting history here.