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The Girlboss: A Dying Feminist Corporate Fantasy

July 7, 2022July 5, 2022 Charlotte Power

The girlboss can best be described as an ambitious, hard-working woman whose goal is to climb-up or excel within the corporate sphere. She’s assertive, attractive, works long hours, sports an oversized fast fashion blazer, and does not back down. However, at the end of the day, the girlboss means something different to every woman. That’s what makes it so powerful; it is a feminist corporate fantasy.

Who Is Responsible for Slowing Down Fast-Fashion?

April 30, 2022April 29, 2022 Claudia Velimirovic

On any given day, fast-fashion retailer Shein will release 6,000 fresh “stocking-keeping units.” Compared to its competitor Zara, which releases 10,000 new products a year, Shein has literally saturated the clothing market. The company boasts a virtual wardrobe with over … Continue reading

The Social Implications of Illiteracy in the United States

April 27, 2022April 24, 2022 Claudia Velimirovic

When one thinks of a country struggling with literacy rates, they likely would not first consider the United States. Yet, a recent study conducted by the United States Department of Education found that 54% of U.S. adults aged 16-74 lacked proficiency in literacy.

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.

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