Deanza Jayaputri Andriansyah

Deanza is majoring in Sociology and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She is an opinion writer for New University and enjoys writing about social phenomena, politics and feminism.

Let’s talk about periods

The often taboo topic of menstruation reflects the dismissal and invalidation of women’s health. The health concerns of people who menstruate are often taken...

The double standard of women’s expression at work

The workplace expects women to be accommodating and overly collaborative. Yet, women are penalized more than men for failing to act this way. Many...

Unmasking the monster-in-law in Asian households

In pop culture, the mother-in-law is often depicted in an unfavorable light — cold and domineering. In movies, television and even everyday jokes, the...

Why is Gen Z struggling so much?

Time and again, Generation Z (Gen Z) has been criticized for being overly sensitive and lazier than previous generations, namely Gen X or the...

The most political pair of jeans in America

American Eagle, a clothing and accessories retailer, launched a controversial jean campaign starring actress Sydney Sweeney on July 25. Sweeney gained mainstream recognition for...

The lost joy of concert culture

When tickets for Ariana Grande’s upcoming tour went on sale, fans had to brace for chaos. Entire sections almost immediately disappeared from official ticketing...

The most political pair of jeans in America

American Eagle, a clothing and accessories retailer, launched a controversial jean campaign starring actress Sydney Sweeney on July 25. Sweeney gained mainstream recognition for...

The lost joy of concert culture

When tickets for Ariana Grande’s upcoming tour went on sale, fans had to brace for chaos. Entire sections almost immediately disappeared from official ticketing...

The price of becoming a ‘high-value’ woman

In the digital age where youth are constantly online and often lack strong role models in their real lives, content creators and influencers have...

Posting without impact

Younger generations like Gen Z have proven to be more involved in activism in comparison to their older peers. Driven by a sense of...

Hustle culture and the LinkedIn effect

In today’s world, one of the hardest things to do is simply exist. Instead of enjoying our hobbies or joining clubs for fun, there...

The undervalued humanities

Often dismissed as soft or easy, the academic pursuits associated with humanities are deeply undervalued in today’s world. As the number of students enrolling...

Intergenerational trauma in Asian families

In many Asian households, emotions are contained, respect is demanded and family secrets are locked away. This suppressed pain is often passed down like...

Love is a commodity

Despite society’s countless changes and evolutions, one constant has endured across most parts of the world — the pursuit of love. To be and...

- Advertisement -

Follow us