In the intricate realm of global geopolitics, the narrative of empathy within Western media reveals profound patterns of selectivity, spotlighting certain oppressed groups while relegating others to obscurity. This article delves into the phenomenon of the ‘Perfect Victim’ myth, revealing … Continue reading
Katerina Ntregkas
Katerina Ntregkas is in her second year at McGill University, currently pursuing a degree in International Development Studies with a minor in Communication Studies. As this year’s Staff Writer for Catalyst, Katerina is determined in analyzing the discourse between the intersection of media and developing world politics.
Reeling in Aid: Rethinking the ‘Fisherman’ Paradox Through Pious Giving
Delving into the age-old adage of teaching a man to fish versus providing him with a fish, this article navigates the intricate connection that exists between self-reliance, charitable giving, and systemic poverty within development discourse. It unravels the paradoxes underlying … Continue reading
Revolutionary Discourse In the Arab Spring: Our Tools In the Deconstruction of Corruption
Delving into the heart of the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, this article unveils the transformative power that discourse holds, encapsulating the profound demands for ‘bread, freedom, and justice,’ and their enduring resonance in the aftermath of a revolution.
How … Continue reading
Afrofuturism: A Technological Fantasy or Tangible Reality?
What if the echoes of ancient African heritage and agency reverberated to become a driving force behind a futuristic revolution? Afrofuturism poses this powerful question, inviting us on a global stage to envision a future where African communities define the … Continue reading
Love Jihad Laws in India: Is Religious Plurality at Odds with Matters of the Heart?
When our faith intertwines with the very fabric of the culture, politics, and human connection we design, India emerges as a captivating nexus. In a nation founded on democratic principles, the dance between secularism and religious plurality sets the stage … Continue reading
Libya’s “Deadliest” Flooding: Unmasking the Western Media’s Portrayal of Natural Disasters
In a world where disaster stories dominate the headlines, this article uncovers the dark underbelly of sensationalism in Western media. These narratives, while gripping, often cast developing nations in a perpetual state of ruin, overshadowing their resilience and contributions to … Continue reading