The Jezebel stereotype, named after a biblical woman, has long been used to characterize Black women as hypersexual and immoral. Emerging during slavery, this trope justified the sexual exploitation of enslaved Black women by framing them as inherently promiscuous and complicit in their own oppression. Enslavers used the Jezebel stereotype to absolve themselves of guilt and to … [Read more...] about Unraveling the Jezebel Stereotype: The “Inherent” Factor of Black Womanhood
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The Design of a Harp and how it influences and compares to the design of a Piano
The harp is indeed a marvel of musical engineering, with a design that beautifully marries form and function. Its elegant shape and ingenious construction have inspired musicians and instrument makers for millennia. The iconic triangular form of the harp isn't just visually striking - it's crucial to its function. This shape allows for strings of varying lengths, producing a … [Read more...] about The Design of a Harp and how it influences and compares to the design of a Piano
Hydrodynamic Stability: General Form of the Linearized Disturbance Equations
Welcome back. In this post, we will continue our discussion of hydrodynamic stability by exploring the linearized Navier-Stokes equations in three dimensions. These equations are important because they describe how tiny disturbances grow in a fluid flow and ultimately lead to turbulence. They are also the basis for more specialized stability equations applied in aerospace … [Read more...] about Hydrodynamic Stability: General Form of the Linearized Disturbance Equations
Cybersigilism: The Next Generation’s Choice of Ink
"Alien"—that’s what people are calling the latest tattoo trend: Cybersigilism. This emerging style of permanent body art is gaining traction for its futuristic designs that blend sharp linework with organic, mystical elements. While Gen Z is embracing cybersigilism with enthusiasm, it hasn't been as warmly received by older generations. Many within the veteran tattoo community … [Read more...] about Cybersigilism: The Next Generation’s Choice of Ink
Double-Consciousness as Explored by Jordan Peele’s “Get Out”
In Get Out (2017), Jordan Peele explores the concept of double consciousness as coined by W.E.B. Du Bois, which refers to the internal conflict Black individuals experience while navigating their own identity and the way they are perceived by a predominantly white society. Get Out follows a young black man, Chris, going upstate to meet the upper-class white family of his … [Read more...] about Double-Consciousness as Explored by Jordan Peele’s “Get Out”