From sparkly consensual group hugs to dating apps to incels: the Valentine’s Day episode of Standard Time addresses how love changes people, and how people change love. Despite the unknown origins of Valentine’s Day celebrations, historical tradition looks nothing like today’s commodity...
Five years ago, Malala Yousafzai was listed among the most influential teenagers in the world. Her position is now contested by climate activist Greta Thunberg. Thankfully, they don’t compete with each other for fame. They do, however, challenge assumptions about what can and cannot be done in...
Marvel’s Jessica Jones (portrayed by actress Krysten Ritter) is a refreshing female protagonist in the boys’ club of the superhero genre. Many may find solace in Jessica Jones’s scruffy and troubled world, that is not surprisingly constructed around female power, substance abuse, and trauma....
A four part analyses surfaced Eurozine on #MeToo revelations and results in the Balkans, Hungary, Sweden, and the US. Read the full text here.