Month: January 2025
Women’s sports and Popularity, what’s wrong?
As we all know, January means the start of a new year, but it also means the start of a 1-month transfer window in the world of football. As we
Read MoreInvisible realities: The Overlooked Lives of Women In ‘Unsafe’ Travel Destinations
When you plan a journey to a new foreign country, the first thing most of us consider is probably how much it would cost or how to get there. But
Read MoreJane Birkin-ify Your Bag: I Shop, Therefore I am
When Personal Style Becomes a Purchasable Trend Jane Birkin, the British-born actress and singer who became a French cultural icon, unintentionally sparked a fashion trend that exemplifies the complex relationship
Read MoreTaking a Second Look at Second-Hand Shops: Re-evaluation of the Sustainability and Ethics of Thrift Stores
In 2012, Macklemore’s hip hop hit “Thrift Shop” was met with widespread praise for the encouragement of making environmentally and financially responsible shopping choices. With the catchy lyrics, “I’m gonna
Read MoreFood Colonialism: or, how Oriental Foods Became Jewish Overnight
We all know it already: colonial empires imported European foods from Europe to their colonies to assimilate the natives into European culture and way of life. This began with Columbus
Read MoreErasing History, Endangering the Future: The Case Against Sanitising Our Past
The Perils of Ignoring the Past: Why Erasing History Will Only Lead to Repeating It Across Japan, a subtle but concerning trend is emerging: the sanitisation of history in schools
Read MoreAn Ignorant Movie review: Civil War (2024)
Going into this movie, I knew absolutely nothing (hence ignorant), expecting a bland, easily-digestible action movie, akin to the film equivalent of fast food. Boy, was I wrong. The film
Read MoreFrom Adoration to Resentment: the 180 Degrees Turn of Feminism’s Acceptance
We all get different ideas in our heads when the word feminism is mentioned. Some people will cheer for it, others will sigh. We can find feminism empowering just as
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