How the Vietnamese cult of heroes promotes nationalism in politics
5 Views June 26, 2017 Be first to comment Thi Hong Ha Hoang
The Vietnamese government is trying to pass a new law on religion that will…
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June 2017
feminist icon or symbol of oppression?
8 Views June 23, 2017 Be first to comment Lina Abirafeh
It’s been a busy – and controversial – year for Wonder Woman. In October…
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Why we love (and fear) mummies
8 Views June 22, 2017 Be first to comment Christian-Georges Schwentzel
Somewhere in Iraq, the tomb raider Nick Morton (a never-ageing Tom Cruise) flies over…
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Understanding the amazing complexity of sign language
15 Views June 21, 2017 Be first to comment Andrea Lackner
Most people are familiar with sign language, the system that deaf people use to…
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when Indian advertisements turn around sexism
6 Views June 19, 2017 Be first to comment Michelle Mielly
Social marketing in India has become increasingly focused on gender roles, family hierarchy, and…
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Why journalists should engage with their readers: a view from Slovakia
5 Views June 8, 2017 Be first to comment Simon Smith
What happens when journalists join in the discussion in the often-frightening comments section below…
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The pioneering queer artists who opened Vietnam to gay culture
6 Views June 7, 2017 Be first to comment Cristina Nualart
In an historical decision, Taiwan’s top court has ruled in favour of gay marriage.…
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when real women take over Indian screens
4 Views June 1, 2017 Be first to comment Anubha Yadav
“We see many films on male bonding, but hardly any on female bonding,” award-winning…
