Culture & Media - Catalyst

Western Feminism in the 21st Century: Stigmatization, Media, and Men

April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 Carla Pierini

Feminism is one of the most significant social movements of our time as a human species; however, within the framework that it has evolved in throughout its time as a Western social movement, some believe that it has taken a wrong turn. What people must understand is that modern-day feminism is the attempt to dismantle the oppressive patriarchal system which has been established for many centuries, harming both women and men. Feminism isn’t about “us versus them”, but rather, “everyone versus the patriarchy”.

Hanbok vs Hanfu: Chinese Cultural Appropriation Stirs Outrage in South Korea

April 15, 2022 Hailey Lee

The controversy on the origin of ‘hanbok’ first came about in April 2021, when Chinese mobile game “Call me an Emperor” dressed a female character in a hanbok dress that was worn by Korean singer-songwriter and actress IU in the … Continue reading

How fast fashion has become rebranded as ‘conscious fashion’

April 5, 2022 Sokhema Sreang

In recent years, fast fashion has become synonymous as the antithesis to sustainability, fair work practices, and the environmental movement— and for good reason. The manufacturing process has raised moral and ethical concerns as it includes exporting garment production to … Continue reading

Questions de fenêtre

March 10, 2022November 22, 2022 Clara Bernard

« Celui qui regarde du dehors à travers une fenêtre ouverte, ne voit jamais autant de choses que celui qui regarde une fenêtre fermée ». Charles Baudelaire, « Les Fenêtres », extrait.

Baudelaire, par ces quelques mots, souligne le pouvoir … Continue reading

Dubai’s Artificial Islands : Cutting Edge Innovation or Ecological Disaster?

March 4, 2022March 2, 2022 Carla Pierini

Dubai’s relationship to the environment is problematic as its avant-guardist ambitions clash with the persistence of a sustainable environment and, therefore, a sustainable future. Among other practices, the artificial islands off the coast of the city have grave environmental consequences, such as excessive use of natural resources, the slow decline of biodiversity, along with the extinction of wildlife and vegetation.

The Dubious Ethics of Shopping on Amazon

March 3, 2022March 2, 2022 Sokhema Sreang

The argument about whether one's support of Amazon, or lack thereof, is significant enough to make a substantial difference has been hotly debated. However, in some circumstances Amazon is the only means of shopping for some areas and its convenience and affordable shipping expenditures may oftentimes be unavoidable for remote and vulnerable communities, such as Iqaluit.

Emmett Till’s Lynching Case Officially Closed After 66 Years: A Case Review of Justice and Accountability

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Sokhema Sreang

The reason that this case made such an impact for the civil rights movement was because it viscerally exposed the extent of racial hatred manifesting from an unconfirmed wink or whistle; especially the level of brutality taken out on a young boy.

The Unspoken Costs of Opportunistic Education

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021 Disara Samayawardhena

For students coming from developing countries, going to university in North America or Europe is the opportunity of a lifetime — a chance at a successful life. Yet who’s not to say that an international education is just a glorification of Western perpetuations of what entails a world class education?

Art et Développement – Interview avec Prof. Patrick Alcedo.

November 22, 2021November 22, 2022 Clara Bernard

A Will to Dream suit le parcours de Luther Perez, ancienne star du ballet aux Philippines qui décide d’enseigner la danse aux enfants et aux jeunes défavorisés des quartiers pauvres de Quezon City. On y suit l’évolution de ces jeunes danseurs, en abordant des questions de précarité du travail, de grossesse chez les adolescentes, ou encore de drogues.

The Squid Game Mania : A New Era of Entertainment (No Spoilers Included)

November 21, 2021November 21, 2021 Carla Pierini

After Parasite's huge success in 2019 as the first non-English-language film to win the best-picture Oscar, and with the ever-growing popularity of Kpop and Kdramas; Korean pop culture has been put at the forefront of global entertainment. But nothing has compared to Squid Game’s rapid and exponential popularity in so little time.

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