Identity
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Beauty Beyond Vanity: Makeup as Expression and Identity
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Makeup has long been framed as a symbol of vanity rather than a form of expression. It is often dismissed as something superficial, reduced to appearance alone. For many people, however, makeup is not about hiding flaws or seeking attention. Makeup is a language. It allows individuals to express identity, emotion, and creativity without speaking. In a society that often defines beauty in narrow and limiting ways, makeup became a way to reclaim…
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Our Culture Isn’t a Trend. It’s Our Identity
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It’s Not Appreciation, It’s Appropriation: The Theft of South Asian Culture South Asians have long been the target of racism and mockery for simply expressing their culture. We’ve been called names for oiling our hair, wearing a dupatta, eating with our hands, adorning with a bindi and most importantly, for simply having brown skin. But…
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Love, or the lack thereof
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Media, corporations and nosy relatives alike tend to portray love (specifically the romantic kind) as a necessity. But there’s less consensus on what it actually is or which qualities make love worthwhile. Haddaway raised the question in his 1993 hit What is Love, and we’ve been wondering since. According to Justin Cavallo, associate professor of…
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Why “partners” isn’t always the word to use
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There’s no doubt that our words have impact. From our earliest days in elementary school, we’re told to watch our words. Even when your words may seem well-intentioned, the people on the receiving end may not agree. Especially when you’re talking about a person’s personal life, you don’t get to decide that their word choice…
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Falling in love with Valentine’s Day again
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Valentine’s Day is a holiday that many, if not most people today, regard with general distaste and scorn if it’s even mentioned in conversation. I’ve heard all of the criticisms and I do agree with them — to an extent. It alienates people who are not in relationships. It’s a glorified occasion that’s a flimsy…
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Poetic justice served in the form of three standout writers
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If you’re looking for a way to express your love to your significant other this Valentine’s Day but simply don’t know how, or if you’re trying to expose yourself to a new perspective of self-love, there’s nothing more personal (or cheesy) than a good poem. Poetry is a creative and personal way to express deep…
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