Indonesia and the Stereotype of Hypocrisy
Salman Al Farisi Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim nation, presents a striking contrast between its deeply religious population and the prevalent societal…
Culture
Spotify Wrapped and the Revolution of Music Streaming
Spotify Wrapped is a year-end marketing campaign by Spotify that provides users with a personalized summary of their…
Conformity vs. Rebellion: a Cultural Clash in Post-War America
America's post-World War II society saw profound transformations that resulted in both social unrest and previously unheard-of levels…
Weaving Stories and Clothes as Cultural Expressions
Clothing serves as a sophisticated channel for the expression and conservation of cultural values.
Tamagotchi: from Toy to Timeless Symbol
The Tamagotchi franchise revolutionized the concept of virtual pets, blurring the lines between reality and simulation.
Foot Binding in Ancient China and Corset Wearing in Western Societies: Gendered Beauty Norms and Social Ramifications
In ancient China, a custom known as "foot binding" involved carefully binding young girls' feet to change their…
A History of Fashion’s Body Modifications
The rich tapestry of centuries-old body-shaping techniques in fashion spans from the antiquity of corsets to the modern…
The Ever-Evolving World of Body Art
Body modification practices like piercing, tattooing, and scarification have been around for centuries, and their meanings and interpretations…