When Misogyny Becomes Mainstream
Barely anyone has been spared by the phenomenon of alpha masculinity spreading online. Not a new trend, but a steadily growing one. What is often referred to as the “manosphere” encompasses online content and communities dealing with men’s problems, promoting degrading and abusive behaviour towards women. Misogyny turns mainstream.
Christmas Against All Odds
What are the odds of surviving not only falling from the sky but also living in the rainforest? Was it luck? Coincidence? Or, after all, a Christmas miracle? Juliane’s story illustrates how, in impasses, unexpected good can arise. And somehow, Christmas is attracting these moments more than any other time of the year.
Economic crimes – When greed trumps morality
Money is a powerful signpost in our society, gaining influence steadily. Having money creates power like nothing else. Money talks, but somehow its mother tongue seems to be lies and deception. Thus, white-collar crimes become more and more compelling. But is money really worth compromising integrity?
Uncontacted Peoples Are Vanishing – A Never-Ending Tale of Encroachment and Fanaticism
A few weeks ago, Survival International, a human rights organisation dedicated to protecting indigenous people and their land, reported that at least 196 uncontacted tribes still exist, but forecasted that their number could halve within the coming decade.
Mount Rushmore is Watching You!
Pennington County, South Dakota, a mountain with four male faces carved into it. Four United States presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln. Its sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, called it the Shrine of Democracy, but for a few people, this monument depicts a daunting threat.
Tariffs, Technology, and Trust – A Review of Studentafton’s EU-Night
To kick off Lund’s annual EU Days, Studentafton hosted a discussion on the future of the European Union on the 22nd of September. The focus was set on tackling Trump’s tariffs, elevating the EU’s economic standpoint, and upholding trust in times of war, economic difficulty, and unpredictability. Heavy but immensely relevant topics, headlines intensifying by…
How To Fix Your Attention Span
It’s Tuesday morning. I’m in class. The professor enters and starts talking, and I swear it is interesting, or at least it would be, if not for the colourful full-screen game a guy a few rows down is playing. Meanwhile, the girl in front of me is planning a trip to Vietnam. I would love…
Swede Dreams or Nightmares
“Do you know how to lock a door?” my flatmate asked me, just a few days after moving to Lund. What kind of question was that? Of course, I knew how to lock a door! Or so I thought. He insisted I demonstrate it, and so I did – with full confidence. Turns out, I…
