Fashions and trends are an essential part of American structure. They drive economy with production, bind the cultural aspect of society together, and act as historical beacons that allow us to look back to understand what was once “in”. Fashions and trends like candles can burn bright, burn out, and can be lit again. The constant shift of fashions and trends differ … [Read more...] about Why Fashionable Feminism could Fail
Running with the Ivy League
The 21st century has seen some impressive improvements in the progress of feminism. Feminism, by its dictionary definition, is the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. In July 2015 Elizabeth Garret will become the president of Cornell University (Anderson, Washington Post). This news means that half of the presidents of … [Read more...] about Running with the Ivy League
The Art of Orientalism: Hegemony Through Censorship
Modupe Alabi, Fourth Year Annenberg, USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism Modupe Alabi, or “Mo,” is a fourth-year student in the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. As a Communication major in Annenberg, she has focused most of her studies on an interdisciplinary combination of cultural studies, entertainment media and … [Read more...] about The Art of Orientalism: Hegemony Through Censorship
Will the “Real Woman” Please Stand Up
“Zero isn’t a real size” I hear the girl sitting next to me snicker to her friend as they online shop. Really? Zero isn’t a size? Sure it is, I know a lot of girls who are size zeroes and a lot of girls who aren’t. Body shaming has long been an issue in American society. The public is quick to attack adds by Victoria’s Secret that they believe are “too exclusive to one body … [Read more...] about Will the “Real Woman” Please Stand Up
The Politics of Emotion
Politics are complicated, messy and raise a lot of emotion both among the public and the politicians themselves. Politicians are held to a certain standard of being a leader who is calm yet brave, careful and certain, caring but not weak. When a politician loses their cool or breaks the mold and ideal, the eye of the public focuses in to pick apart the psychology behind it. … [Read more...] about The Politics of Emotion