Cultivating prejudice and stereotyping: how human rights become negotiable.

The cultural erasure of Uighurs and other ethnic minorities in China and why the world isn't watching. “For the most part, we do not first see and then define, we define first and then see. In the great blooming, buzzing confusion of the outer world, we pick out what our culture has already defined for … Continue reading Cultivating prejudice and stereotyping: how human rights become negotiable.

Validation, a double-edged sword: what parenting, formal education, scouting and Jeffrey Epstein may have in common

I remember wanting to be seen. In fact, our entire childhood was spent working for it. Following rules to fit the rigid patterns of appropriate behavior set out before us and doing it so we didn’t get in trouble, always following and fitting in to stay safe; diligently applying ourselves to our assigned tasks, so … Continue reading Validation, a double-edged sword: what parenting, formal education, scouting and Jeffrey Epstein may have in common

Fashionably Hypocritical: exposing the racist cultures of ‘inspirational’, ‘judgment-free’ and ‘sustainable’ fashion companies

The recent testimonies of former employees who have worked for fashion and media companies such as Reformation, Refinery29 and ManRepeller have brought to light a number of aspects regarding racist company cultures within the fashion industry that have systematically failed their POC employees. These companies, which have marketed themselves as “inspirational” (Refinery29), “a judgement free … Continue reading Fashionably Hypocritical: exposing the racist cultures of ‘inspirational’, ‘judgment-free’ and ‘sustainable’ fashion companies

Historical Homes: Deliberate Decay, Neglect and Looting

The Niculescu-Dorobanțu Residence Have you ever been on a tour of historical houses where some participants shout 'murderers'? Where the rest nod, approvingly? Have you ever been on a tour where the guide leaves questions unanswered, not out of ignorance, but because the authorities responsible with cultural preservation have left many questions -pertaining not just … Continue reading Historical Homes: Deliberate Decay, Neglect and Looting