At the moment of conception, every individual is subjected to a life defined by quite plainly, their genitalia. Even before birth, many parents inadvertently contribute to socially-constructed concepts of gender with blue and pink-themed baby showers and gender reveal parties. Within the first few seconds of a child’s entry into the world, the gender assignment…
Millenials and Gen Zs today are choosing to shop at thrift stores and are now changing conceptions of secondhand clothing. Thrift stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army are experiencing an influx of adolescent customers, who are redefining conceptions of secondhand clothing. To older generations, thrifting may be perceived as frugal and unsanitary, but some…
At the 2018 US Open trophy ceremony, Japanese-Haitian tennis player Naomi Osaka apologized for her victory. “I’m sorry. I know that everyone was cheering for [Williams], and I’m sorry that it had to end like this,” the newly-crowned champion choked. Her opponent, Serena Williams, lost after multiple code violations and heated dialogue…
The digital age has presented both convenience and consequence for today’s technological consumer. Many children are prone to having their own personal cell phones and tablets as early as elementary school. While this privilege has inherently become the norm for many families, the normalization of technology in our lives also exposes…
