The Excessive Nature of Overconsumption in American Culture
by Lexie Woolums One of the things that dominate American society is what I like to call the “epitome of excess.” We live in a capitalistic culture that thrives on consumers’ dissatisfaction. Our...
View ArticleFrance’s New Ban on The Abaya in Public Schools
by Caileigh Moose Since the 1960s, the demographics of immigrants entering France have shifted. In 1968, the largest immigrant groups included Spaniards, Italians, and Portuguese, and were primarily...
View ArticleDisproportionate Deaths: Black Mothers
by Abigail Shumate *The use of gender-affirming language is incredibly important, and it is vital to remember that women are not the only people capable of giving birth or the only people subjected to...
View ArticlePoland: Human Rights Implications of the Recent Election
by Jillian Matthews Poland is a highly polarized nation, with many valuing tradition, culture, and national identity. The combination of these three components, along with repeated rightwing electoral...
View ArticleTragic Killing of a Corporal and the Urgent Need to End Female Genital...
by Grace Ndanu The killing of Corporal Mushote Boma on December 15, 2023, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, has brought to light the deeply entrenched issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the...
View ArticleDeadly Earthquake in Afghanistan Magnifies Gender Apartheid Under Taliban...
by Delisha Valacheril The ongoing humanitarian crises as a result of the Taliban, an Islamic fundamentalist group, regaining control of Afghanistan have been exacerbated since the devasting earthquake...
View ArticleFemicide in Kenya: A Silent Crisis
by Grace Ndanu In recent years, Kenya has witnessed a horrifying increase in cases of femicide. The alarming statistics paint an ugly picture of the state of women’s safety in the country. This...
View ArticleThe Unrest in Haiti: Country in Crisis
By Jayla S. Carr Political History Haitis political challenges can be traced back to its revolutionary past. Following independence, the country faced the daunting task of establishing a functional...
View ArticleMarriage Trafficking in China Leads to Women in Chains
by Delisha Valacheril Chinese vlogger captured a horrific, viral video of a woman chained outside to a hut in January of 2022. This woman was mentally incapacitated and had been without clean water,...
View ArticleVoting Rights are Human Rights: The Case of the U.S.
As we enter 2024, we constantly think about voting, especially in the United States. Voting is a way to engage with our political system, making our voices heard and shaping our respective country’s...
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