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The alarming incarceration rates in the U.S. are far greater than any other country’s.In the next five years, these rates are only projected to increase. In addition, the nefarious origins of these high incarceration rates that emerged during the war on drugs proliferate the racial divide in the U.S. and place minorities at a clear disadvantage. This seems like a justified … [Read more...] about How to Find Hope in a Post-War on Drugs Nation

Genre films, first emerging in 1895, have increased in popularity throughout history, beginning with just three genres: tragedy, comedy, and melodrama, to now countless others, including their subgenres like action and romantic comedy (Casper). However, horror genre films are uniquely distinct in their adaptability. They are produced within various horror genre cycles, such as … [Read more...] about How The Horror Genre Reflects Societal Fears Throughout Time

Introduction In ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations, mental illness was viewed as a form of demonic possession or religious punishment. Mentally ill people were chained to walls and subjected to cruel and unusual treatments such as lobotomies or strange surgeries that more than often resulted in death. People did not understand the brain and mental illness at … [Read more...] about The Misrepresentation of Dissociative Identity Disorder in Film

“I am autism. I’m visible in your children, but if I can help it, I am invisible to you until it’s too late. I know where you live. And guess what? I live there too” (Autistic Self Advocacy Network). These eerie words opened the 2009 video “I am Autism,” which quickly gained internet views and caused a world of problems for the autistic community. This video, set to sinister … [Read more...] about “I Live There Too”: Rhetorical Problems and Solutions for Autism Advocacy

Commonly known as the land of opportunity, the United States has long-since boasted the seemingly limitless ceiling of its capitalist economy and promised that people of all backgrounds can achieve their dreams here through hard work and determination. While the incentive to achieve a better life has brought purpose, ambition, and economic success to the lives of many … [Read more...] about A Dark Twist on Capitalism Brings Out the Consequences of Identity Loss