My Journey of Connecting with my Korean Father

Understanding my Korean father was a complex task. He provided for our family by working tirelessly, but his stoic and distant nature kept me from truly knowing him. It wasn’t until we had a conversation about donuts that my perception of him changed completely. My father relied on hand gestures and expressive facial cues to …

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Femail’s Guide to the Top Father’s Day Gifts for Every Budget

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift that goes beyond socks and slippers? FEMAIL has got you covered with a curated list of unique and thoughtful gifts that will surely spoil your dad or father figure. Whether you’re on a tight budget or ready to splurge, there’s something for everyone. From the tech-savvy to the …

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The Far-Reaching Impact of Reparations on Japanese Americans

In 1990, the U.S. government embarked on a historic mission to right the wrongs inflicted upon Japanese Americans during World War II. Over 82,000 individuals received envelopes containing a sincere presidential apology and a substantial $20,000 check from the Treasury. This extraordinary endeavor, which spanned a decade, remains a singular effort to provide reparations to …

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The Misunderstanding of the Modern Family by Zoning Laws

Julia Rosenblatt comes from a family that embraces communal living. Her parents, college students and anti-war activists, met and lived together in a shared house in Portsmouth, New Hampshire during the 1970s. This upbringing led Rosenblatt to develop a fascination with communal living, and when she became an adult, she decided to continue the tradition. …

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What Causes Many Individuals to Have a Stronger Connection with Their Maternal Relatives?

Sociologist Sonia Salari of the University of Utah regularly asks her family studies class a thought-provoking question: “Who here is closest to their maternal grandmother?” The majority of hands shoot up. She then follows up with questions about grandfathers and paternal grandparents, and the number of hands dwindles. This survey segues perfectly into Salari’s lesson …

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