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Arts & Culture, Opinion

Khloe Kardashian and the Danger of Accepting Illusion as Reality

Most of us can probably relate to struggling with our body image because of the pressure put on us by society.  These issues are upheld and reinforced by the media, which can overwhelm us with perfectly sculpted and airbrushed bodies. Celebrities have whole careers based on what they look like, for example, the Kardashians. The jobs of the Kardashians are to look good and create … Continue reading Khloe Kardashian and the Danger of Accepting Illusion as Reality

Unknown's avatarEllen HaverstickLeave a comment
Arts & Culture, Opinion

How do we honor identity in pop culture?

In this polarized political moment, when American diversity is under attack, we are ravenous for diverse representation in pop culture. But when we reduce art to its value in a particular political climate, and when we commodify identity, we compromise artistic integrity. As the first Indian-American led TV show, Netflix’s Never Have I Ever understands that. The demographics of this country are changing—people of color … Continue reading How do we honor identity in pop culture?

Unknown's avatarFrances BroganLeave a comment