Brittney Griner’s Sentencing: A Lesson in Public Empathy
With Brittney Griner on her way to a Russian penal colony, the United States must ask if the politicization of her situation has been harmful or helpful.
Category: Culture & Media
How is TikTok Shaping your Political Identity?
In the past decade, we have witnessed the rise of political activism on social media. Gen Z has grown up surrounded by technology, with social media shaping how we perceive the world and absorb knowledge. With over 1 billion monthly … Continue reading
Migrant Labourer Abuse and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
As thrilling as the lure of the World Cup might be, it has now been disturbingly tainted by thousands of reports of labour abuses against migrant workers.
The Franco-Cambodian Medical Collaboration: A Reality Today?
How is it that, over 70 years after the independence of Cambodia, French is still used in the Cambodian medical field? Where does this relationship come from? How long will the language survive? These questions are addressed below.
‘Cultural Sanctions’: the Art World Responds to the War in Ukraine
An examination of the international art world’s responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and where it has gone wrong.
Hockey Canada’s Sexual Assault Scandal: Why We Can’t Let it Be Swept Under the Rug
[Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse.] Since this past summer, Canadian news outlets have been reporting on the surfacing of multiple sexual assault allegations connected to Hockey Canada. What does this scandal reveal about the culture of abuse and violence within hockey? How are these events connected to Canadian pride and identity?
Apathetic Internationalism: Why Have We Stopped Caring about the World and Why Does It Matter?
Today’s news seems flooded with poignant and distressing stories that make it appear as if the world is about to be engulfed in flames. Many of us become outraged by these injustices and engage in protests or movements to advocate for support in affected regions. However, these movements quickly wane. This apathy can have tremendous negative impacts on the creation of foreign policy and the outcomes of foreign crises.
The Girlboss: A Dying Feminist Corporate Fantasy
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?
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
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.