Models, including Naomi Wolf, have been depicted as the “heroines of adult women’s mass culture” in Naomi Wolf’s book The Beauty Myth. Thirty-three years ago, five of the world’s most beautiful women, featured on the cover of British Vogue, marked a significant shift in beauty standards. Photographer Peter Lindbergh, responsible for the iconic image, challenged …
Bradley Cooper’s forthcoming biopic, “Maestro,” which centers around the life of Leonard Bernstein, a renowned Jewish conductor, has sparked controversy due to the actor’s enhanced nose for the role. Social media users and the websites reporting on their outrage quickly turned against the film, causing Bernstein’s family to publicly defend Cooper’s creative choices. As someone …
In the summer of 1998, Mecca, the famous Tunnel nightclub in Manhattan, became the epicenter of hip-hop culture. The crowd, dressed in designer brands like Versace, DKNY, and Polo Sport, eagerly awaited the performances of legendary artists like Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, and Lil’ Kim. The energy was palpable as cars with booming stereos passed by, …
Truman Burbank, the unwitting protagonist of the world’s most renowned television program, is supposed to represent an ordinary person. The Truman Show takes place in Seahaven, an island town that embodies the standardized norms of American suburbia. Truman is a product of his environment, living in a setting that lacks individuality. From the moment he …
Yoslin Amaya, a hardworking mother of two, has faced numerous challenges while pursuing her education. Working a night shift as a janitor and living with her in-laws, she would come home exhausted to work on her assignments late into the night. Her dream was to make a difference in politics and be an advocate for …
A study conducted by the social psychologist Sara Konrath over a decade ago revealed that narcissism rates were increasing among Americans, while empathy was decreasing. To further investigate Americans’ connections, Konrath turned to attachment theory, which identified four basic attachment styles. The study analyzed nearly 100 other studies that assessed college students’ attachment styles and …