What The Theory

When we talk about family in Uganda, what picture comes to mind? Is it the "traditional" nuclear family, or something much broader? The next #PPJ episode will explore the diversity of our families and why each family matters in shaping our society.

It's crazy how brutal children can be especially when their ideologies are shaped by parents and communities. Featurism and colourism plus favoritism were very rampant growing up. The first people to humble and bodyshame are normally your caregivers and you continue the cycle.

In the latest #PPJ-A episode on #BodyImage, Primah opens up about her childhood experiences with colorism, weight stigma, and the bullying faced by kids from Northern Uganda. How did early beauty standards and appearance-based comments shape your school experience? Watch or…

How has your relationship with your body shaped who you are? From childhood comments to adult self-perception, Pumla, Primah, and Joel unpack the lasting impact of body image in the new episode of #PPJ-A. Listen/watch here:linktr.ee/whatthetheory #WhatTheTheory #Podcast

Welcome to the 4th floor, @PumlaNabachwa! 🤩🥳 Over here we say it with our chest so you should be right at home here. We love you and hope that you know that you impact so many peoples lives just by sharing your wisdom, stories and cooking. Do you need food tasters BTW? We are…

“Family is more than kin. It's shared meals, shared struggles, shared responsibility.” - @joelanthony23 The latest #PPJ-A episode explores whether there can be an ideal family and the political implications of who we define as family. Watch/Listen: linktr.ee/whatthetheory…

More people are having conversations about single motherhood!!!!! My dream is coming true 🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️

We at @what_theory lost someone really special to the condition and while we memorialized her in the episode below... Every day reminds us of the void she left. And all we can do is carry her memory and her cause further. youtu.be/owCksxL3AKA?si…

“Do you consider yourself to be a single mom?” - Primah. When the other parent is present & responsible, does the label still fit? Pumla, Primah, Joel and Allan discuss single parenting and other family dynamics in the latest #PPJ episode. Listen/watch the full episode here:…

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“Family is love, support, and presence.” - Pumla Is there really an 'ideal' family? In the new #PPJ episode, Pumla, Primah, Joel, and Allan discuss Africa's family complexities, from traditions to modern blended dynamics. How we define kinship shapes policies, perceptions, and…

The idea of the 'ideal' nuclear family being the only norm is a colonial imposition that till today erases our rich diversity and communal strength. It certainly isn't the only reality, especially for marginalised women and girls who often rely on chosen kinship and collective…

Our African communities have historically had extended family and communal support structures. So how did the “ideal” nuclear family become normal? Is it actually the norm? 🤔

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