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To Take Up Space
By Sondra Lewis-Cox
The cardboard walls are thin and fragile to the touch I think i wanna let myself out but i'll rot
Invisible String
By Aysel Sobeih
She noticed a dove sitting on one of its branches, though it instantly locked eyes with her then flew away, leaving behind a sense of bittersweetness for Lucy. Doves, they meant something, something…sad, or nostalgic? But they meant something, or someone.
The Culture Longed For Times
By Eugenia
People are creatures of memory and longing-and in the end, that’s nostalgia. We miss almost everything: times, places, or even other people. And you don't have to know this person - you can see it only on your phone screen and still long for them. Especially among Gen Z.
The Fashion of Pointe
By Eugenia
Ballet. Ever since Black Swan showed us the raw reality of ballet—the discipline, the obsession with perfection, and the darker side of the stage—we could talk for hours about its hidden meanings, theories, and symbolism. But one thing we can't overlook is ballet's undeniable influence on fashion. Recently, pointe shoes have become one of the hottest trends. The coolest brands are now releasing their own collections, reimagining ballet-inspired footwear in bold and unexpected ways.
Ai Fashion
By Eugenia
AI-generated avatars are gracing magazine covers, walking digital runways, and starring in campaigns, all without stepping into a studio. They never age, never tire, and always look "perfect."
i hope she dies
By Ibrahim Khan
I hope she dies— so I can visit her funeral, stand among the silent faces, and cry without hiding my tears.
Deals or Discrimination? An Intersectional Analysis of Shark Tank
By Aarohi
This study explores the intersection of race and gender in workplace discrimination, particularly through the lens of prototypicality, using data from the popular television show Shark Tank. It investigates how the racial and gender identities of entrepreneurs influence negotiation outcomes, with a specific emphasis on the variations in the types of deals they secure and their acceptance rates. By drawing on various theories, the research delves into the mechanisms that sustain inequalities in entrepreneurial negotiations. Previous studies have highlighted that prototypicality plays a crucial role in discrimination, with White men and women of color often benefiting more in workplace conflicts. Research also emphasizes how systemic biases and cognitive shortcuts influence decision-making in uncertain situations, typically reinforcing existing social hierarchies. This study expands on these findings by analyzing real-world negotiations to highlight the concrete impacts of intersectionality. The results indicate that White men were offered the most favorable deals, while women of color encountered a wide range of offers, from very advantageous to extremely unfavorable. White women and men of color were more likely to receive poor deals, with White women often accepting them. These results are consistent with previous literature on intersectional discrimination and illustrate the significant impact of prototypicality on negotiation dynamics. This research highlights the ongoing presence of biases and their consequences for equity in both entrepreneurial and professional environments. INTRODUCTION Today, we continue to see discrimination based on identity, particularly regarding race and gender, in various aspects of our lives. Specifically, the disparities are abundantly clear in the workforce as people continue to discuss the harms of workplace discrimination. It is often assumed that White people have more advantages compared to other racial groups. Similarly, men tend to have more advantages than other gender identities. However, Ponce de León discusses the effects of prototypicality in her paper “Invisible Discrimination.” Prototypicality refers “to the extent to which a person is representative of a given category, with more prototypical group members sharing a greater number of underlying attributes with the superordinate group than less prototypical group members (e.g., Rosch, 1973, 1975, 1978; Rosch, Mervis, Gray, Johnson, & Boyes-Braem, 1976)” (Ponce de León and Rosette, 2022: 785). White women are prototypical for White people, whereas Black men are prototypical for Black people. In her study, she reviews its impacts in workplace discrimination by setting up studies in which participants respond to stereotype association questions. The results demonstrate that non-prototypical people were more likely to receive financial remedies for workplace discrimination than prototypical workers. In this paper, the same question of workplace discrimination is presented by collecting and analyzing data from numerous episodes of Shark Tank. Shark Tank is a popular American TV series in which entrepreneurs pitch their businesses and convince the sharks to invest in them. The investors evaluate their pitches and both parties negotiate to come to a deal.
The Fluctuation of Feminism
By Anousha
This essay examines how feminism, originally rooted in the pursuit of gender equality, has evolved across four historical waves and, in some cases, been reshaped by modern media and culture. It critiques the rise of what the author describes as “toxic feminism,” arguing that certain contemporary attitudes foster division, resentment, and a shift away from mutual respect. The piece also explores how societal expectations and trends, particularly those amplified by social media, can reinforce harmful stereotypes and undermine the original goals of empowerment. Ultimately, it calls for a return to a more balanced form of feminism that uplifts both men and women while promoting dignity, equality, and understanding.