Category: Gender and Culture
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What Richard Dreyfuss Doesn’t Seem To Understand
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Richard Dreyfuss is sickened by Academy rules to make for a more inclusive film industry. He wants to vomit and that’s a good thing.
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Michelle Yeoh’s Victory to be Celebrated, But Many on the Internet Machine are Butt-Hurt
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Michelle Yeoh has been celebrated for her victory at the SAG Awards, becoming the first Asian woman to win Best Actress. Despite the trolling and racist comments from some on the internet, Yeoh’s win should be celebrated as a milestone for Asian representation in Hollywood. Yeoh’s victory is a testament to her hard work, dedication,…
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Unlock the Power of Mother Nature: Reclaiming Natural Healing and Empowering Marginalized Voices in the Medical Field
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The War Within: Confronting Internal and External Racial and Cultural Pressures, Cultural Blindspots to Medical Objectification (Rev.4)
This post reflects on the experience of a biracial black man, discussing the complexities of being part of two different cultures and not fully understanding either. He talks about his experience with cultural references, barbershops and the dozens, as well as the racism he has experienced from both white and non-white people. He concludes that…
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The Culture Wars Have Gotten Rid of Reason
In light of recent culture wars, it seems that some people have a disdain for knowledge and education. They don’t want fair play, the rule of law, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Perhaps more accurately, a few people who have obtained a high level of power and status don’t want to share it with others.…
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Exposing the Lies: Why It’s Time to Hold Those Who Knowingly mislead the Public Accountable
Harry is getting a taste of what it’s like to be Black. And all he had to do was marry a pretty half-Black woman with a mind and a voice to incur society’s ire. Some of that ire for being a woman, and much of it from being a Black woman. But Harry and Meghan…