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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.

The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in the Face of War and Conflict

April 28, 2022April 24, 2022 Tara Orange

About a month ago, Russia declared war on Ukraine, launching its first attack on the country on February 24th. This sent thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing for the neighboring countries of Poland, Romania, Moldova, and others. To … Continue reading

Mouvement du gilet orange, victime du « slacktivisme »?

November 6, 2021November 22, 2022 Nika Paul

Le jeudi 30 septembre 2021, des milliers de Canadiens et Canadiennes se sont réunis en solidarité et ont porté le gilet orange pour la journée de la vérité et de la réconciliation.

TikTok and Democracy? The Implications of the US’ Proposed TikTok Ban

October 28, 2020November 10, 2021 Aakanksha Mathur

Ironically, the very presidency that critiques China's authoritarian leadership is the same one attempting to violate their fundamental right to self-expression.

The Unity of Lebanon’s October Revolution: Art, Protest, and Social Media

November 19, 2019November 8, 2021 Adriana Gabriela Franco

The artistic element of the protest is particularly fascinating, as photographers, sketch artists, and graphic designers alike have created a massive collection of works related to the protest. Mostly shared via social media, the aesthetics of this art are moving and powerful, and are a reflection of the demands and grievances of protesters, as well as a vision of a new Lebanon that those who take to the street wish to see.

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