History is the retrospective lens through which societies observe how ideas, beliefs, and cultures change over time. The evolution of psychiatric illness as a concept is an especially important part of our collective history, as the way that mental disorders are defined, diagnosed, categorized, and treated is reflective of broader cultural currents and social perspectives. With … [Read more...] about From Refrigerator Mothers to Respected Advocates: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder through the Changing Role of the Autism Parent1
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Please, Crawl out from the Doll House: Barbie’s Pervasive Plastic Example
A tight waist, fox eyes, puckered lips, bulging breasts, and a high ponytail target the eyes of a mother and daughter. Intended for the gaze of unruly bachelors, truck drivers, and bar frequenters, the high-end German call girl doll grabbed Ruth Handler and her daughter right by their girlish fantasies. Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel, was simply vacationing in … [Read more...] about Please, Crawl out from the Doll House: Barbie’s Pervasive Plastic Example
Why There is Hope for South Asia to Achieve Gender Equality in Education
Education is a fundamental human right for everyone, recognized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UN General Assembly, UDHR Article 26). The right exists on paper, but when it comes to reality, far too many women do not get to exercise this right. Deprivation of education is one of the many violations of women’s rights, to the extent that it is included in the … [Read more...] about Why There is Hope for South Asia to Achieve Gender Equality in Education
The Lotus Effect: How the Lotus’s self-cleaning super power
If you take a look at a pond, especially if somewhere in Asia's many ponds and lakes, you may notice that the lotus flower emerges pristine and unblemished from murky waters. This magical ability to remain clean has fascinated scientists and engineers for decades, leading to groundbreaking innovations in self-cleaning technologies. The lotus leaf's self-cleaning … [Read more...] about The Lotus Effect: How the Lotus’s self-cleaning super power
The Ballet Flat Revival
The world of fashion is cyclical, with trends making comebacks decades after they’ve faded from the spotlight. One trend currently experiencing a revival is the ballet flat, a shoe that has graced both stages and sidewalks for centuries. The resurgence of these shoes reflects the ongoing shift toward comfort-focused fashion, blending timeless elegance with … [Read more...] about The Ballet Flat Revival