In a recent National Bank article, two economists wrote about the higher-than-usual immigration into Canada, warning Canadians of a so-called “population trap.” Their term refers to “a situation where no increase in living standards is possible, because the population is … Continue reading
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Grassroots organization’s role in empowering marginalized groups in Bangladesh
Grassroots movements are collective actions and initiatives that emerge from the base of society. They are managed by individuals or groups who aim to foster authenticity, representativity, community empowerment, and sustainability within their respective societies. Grassroots movements have been essential … Continue reading
L’éducation au Vietnam : Une dualité croissante
En 2022, le Sommet sur la transformation de l’éducation organisé par l’ONU a mis l’accent sur l’importance de l’éducation dans le programme politique mondial. En effet, le secrétaire général a invité les pays présents à rendre les systèmes d’éducation plus … Continue reading
Caste, Culture, and Modernity: Exploring the Contemporary Shifts in Indian Society
India is currently the world’s most populated country, and as per the World Banks’s median poverty line of $3.10 dollars a day, 60% of India (nearly 1.3 billion people) live below it. But why is poverty so prevalent? What are … Continue reading
The American Dream: Los Angeles’s Dark Side
Another day, another social media controversy. However, this particular one is centred around Brooke Baevsky, a Beverly Hills-based private chef who posted a TikTok detailing how she spent $3515.09USD restocking her client’s pantry at Erewhon, the high-end grocery store that … Continue reading