Exploring Patriarchy: A Pervasive Dynamic System in Contemporary Social Phenomena
By Mimi Truong
The patriarchy seems to be the common theme surrounding events focused on women in three places in three different global contexts: The 4B movement in South Korea (Asian Boss), Pakistan’s gender gap disparities (Kali et al.), and 2023’s Barbie film in the US (Yakali). Yet, while two of these three countries may not present any apparent relevance to each other or to Americans, each topic illustrates comparable problems to women worldwide. The way these topics portray men and women in society point to a patriarchal structure.
The Impact of Wealth on Food Waste: A Call for Accountability
By Rylie Murphy
In a world where millions of people go to bed hungry every night, food waste is an issue that demands our attention. The most troubling part of this waste is not just the global scale of it, but the fact that much of it is avoidable, particularly when we consider the wasteful practices of the wealthiest members of society. While food insecurity persists in many parts of the world, including some of the wealthiest nations, there is an upsetting truth: the richest individuals and households are among the biggest culprits when it comes to food waste.
The Prominence of the Anti-Vaxxer Movement in the United States
By Yibamiemunu Ofo-Odo
As a kid, my dad told stories about his interactions with people and knowledge of world cultures from his travels. He spoke to me about the “free world,” and though I was young, I understood it to be a place where people were just allowed to exist, regardless of worldly distinctions. Now that I am older, I know nothing is that simple because with freedom comes responsibility.
“A Review of The Culture Map” by Crimson Stone
The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Barriers of Global Business by Erin Meyer is a book about decoding how people think, lead, and get things done across cultures. Erin is a professor at INSEAD (Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires), one of the world’s leading business schools. Her work focuses on how the world’s most successful global leaders navigate the complexities of cultural differences in a multicultural world. In the book, Meyer provides a guide to decode how different cultures impact international business.