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
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How Am I Not to Judge?
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Coronavirus in the US, there is some hope that things are finally getting better as the number of people vaccinated surpasses the number of people who were infected. The vaccine rollout has been slow and differs from state to state and there is still a large segment of the population who vows to not get the vaccine, but we have … [Read more...] about How Am I Not to Judge?
How The Horror Genre Reflects Societal Fears Throughout Time
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
Coronavirus and White Privilege
The president of the United States has gotten Corona. After months of saying wearing a mask was something unnecessary and making his followers believe it's their “right” to not wear a mask, this man and his team are all affected by Corona and contributed to the spreading of this pandemic. If the country's president doesn't set an example for his blind followers, America will … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and White Privilege
Her Vision of Success
While many in the US have been pushing past gender stereotypes in careers, there still is a large gap that divides successful women and men. The vision of a male CEO can be seen by many Americans. The US has never had a female in the position of president, has a gender wage gap, women underrepresented in STEM fields, and many more. We are still facing the consequences of gender … [Read more...] about Her Vision of Success