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Declining Birth Rates, Reproductive Rights, and the Politics of Control
Photo by Mustafa Omar on Unsplash For decades, the United States birth rate has been steadily declining. Economists often cite economic instability, shifting cultural priorities, and the soaring cost of living as key factors. Sociologists point to the growing acceptance of child-free lifestyles alongside expanded educational and career opportunities for women. Yet, to discuss birth…
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“I’m Just a Girl” and “Girl Dinner”: Cute Catchphrases or Cultural Red Flags?
Photo by Batu Gezer on Unsplash Scrolling through TikTok or Instagram Reels, it’s hard to miss the captions: “I’m just a girl 🥺” — as someone admits to skipping work responsibilities or spending the day in bed.“Girl dinner ✨” — a plate of crackers, cheese cubes, and maybe a pickle, framed like a quaint lifestyle…
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Performing Gender and Defying Norms: Postmodern Feminism in Baz Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Trilogy
Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Baz Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Trilogy—Strictly Ballroom (1992), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Moulin Rouge! (2001)—is an explosion of color, drama, and defiance. Beneath the glitter and spectacle lies something far more radical: a cinematic interrogation of gender, power, and performance. Each film takes a wrecking ball to societal expectations,…