Abstract This paper examines the alarming rise of Black femicide, the gender-based killing of Black cisgender and transgender women, social variables, and the Black Manosphere, which is an online community where Black American men discuss issues related to gender dynamics, relationships, and societal expectations. In this research, Black cisgender and transgender women are both considered […]
Introduction India has always been a pluralist country of rich diverse cultures and practices. However, with diversity comes conflict and Indian history shows how religion has very often been used to incite violence and hate. The pluralistic and secular characteristic of India has been facing its most intense challenge as of late—with communal forces attempting […]
Introduction: The Rise of Virtual Communities and Social Connection in the Digital Age In today’s interconnected world, the internet has revolutionized how people form and maintain social relationships. A staggering 59% of the global population now uses social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes per day on these platforms, as reported […]
Abstract This paper presents the result of an explorative study of bridging social capital creation in third places in the context of the gentrifying neighborhood of Katendrecht, Rotterdam. The research analyzed the contextual implications of gentrification for third places, identified third places facilitating diverse encounters, and conducted an in-depth case study of one selected third […]
In a small village in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, a group of women gather under the banner of the Baini Sena Self-Help Group (SHG). Their hands, calloused from years of domestic labor, now work together to weave threads of hope—both literally and metaphorically. Among them is Sunita, who speaks with quiet pride about the loan she received […]
Liberal Arts and Sciences Education in the Netherlands While Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) education is well-established in North America and the United Kingdom (U.K.), LAS is a relatively recent addition to the Dutch higher education landscape. The first Dutch University Colleges (DUCs) were founded in 1997, partly in response to a desire to attract […]
Abstract A rich conceptualization of the relationship between humans and the environment is largely missing from current human rights philosophy. Many canonical human rights thinkers such as Charles Beitz, Joel Feinberg, and James Griffin assume that there is a neat dichotomy between human humans and the rights of the environment. Anthropocentrism is implicit in much […]
Mithu barabar che? (Is the salt alright?), asked Ruksana as she served a meal of Dal rice to the reporter. The harmless query brought sarcastic smiles as the family sat around a large plate, all eating from one plate. “Salt farming is our traditional livelihood and my family has been making the journey to the […]