Monthly Archives: September 2014
Discussion: Representation of Equality, Discrimination and Prejudice in Harry Potter
Harry Potter has formed an integral part of our generation’s psyche, contributing subtly and not-so-subtly to the way we think, and the we way we feel. What is the influence of growing up reading the series on our approaches to social prejudice and discrimination? According to a new study, published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, young…
This Powerful Performance By Kalki Koechlin Is A Refreshing Look At Disability And Sexuality
Written By Veda Nadendla: Contribution by: Aishwarya Manivannan Here is a film showcasing the coming of age journey of a young explicable girl, with cerebral palsy, played by our very own “Girl in Yellow Boots”, Kalki Koechlin. She has done it yet again, awed and inspired the audiences with her performance, and her innocent…
Songs of the Caravan: What it is, and Why you should care about it
Songs of the caravan is India’s first collection of songs sung by transgender women. The album contains 13 songs in 9 different languages: a collection of folk, traditional, devotional, pop and blues music. Most transgenders in India lead turbulent lives, away from their families–they find refuge in groups of people like themselves, or with organizations that support…
Racial stereotyping in Hong Kong’s textbooks undermines harmony
Racial and gender stereotyping gets in the way of fostering multicultural spirit in students Featured Image: Two foreign domestic helpers read a newspaper as they gather near Chater Garden in Central. Photographer: Nora Tam Written by: Bernice Chan Contribution by: Rohini Rau Former teacher Tom Grundy was caught in a maelstrom of recriminations after putting…
