She-devil – On the negative portrayal of women leaders in films and television
In films and television series, women in positions of power are still often portrayed as moody, cruel and even downright
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Fashion: A monstrous industry
The fashion industry produces 10% of all carbon emissions worldwide according to the World Economic Forum and is the second-largest water consumer. And with the Covid-19 restrictions eased in Netherlands and stores opening again this article comes to warn the readers about the human rights implications of financially supporting some of clothes companies.
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Unpacking Environmental Crises I
Activism and the Leverage of Sustainable Perspectives in Media and Culture In March, Netflix published the runner-up to 2014’s award-winning
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Top 100 Jobs in the Netherlands – a surprising result?
Finding one’s dream job can be tough and unfortunately, it is not as easy as you have probably imagined it
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Should the Netherlands apologize for slavery?
The death of George Floyd in 2020 sparked anti-racism protests around the world, including in Groningen. But the Netherlands has barely progressed in its discussions on racism, especially when it comes to it’s history with slavery.
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New Beginnings? – Myanmar’s coup d’état and the protestors fighting for freedom
The coup d’état in Myanmar and the mass protests following it have been in the news on and off for the past months, with the headlines becoming increasingly gruelling. What are the people protesting and what are their chances of success?
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