The “good girl” archetype is subjected to many different interpretations, describing personalities ranging from a moral figure exempt from any wrongdoing to a cowardly individual unwilling to live a little.
Author Archives: Carla Gharibian
Use different media outlets to overcome bias
Media bias on both sides of the political spectrum was highlighted most recently during the 2008 election, with accusations of favoritism and leniency toward both parties. With the inception of the Obama health care plan, it has reached a fever pitch. Left and right, the news media are failing to fulfill their duties as neutral […]
The ’60s should not be defined by Manson Family killings
This month marks the 40th anniversary of perhaps two of the most referenced events of the 1960s: the Manson Family killings in Los Angeles and Woodstock. Both have been reflected as the actions of out of control youth in a decade marked by cultural upheaval.
Domestic tasks lead to culture
I cannot sew. I can’t cook either, and the few times I’ve attempted to make brownies from that Betty Crocker mix, I have somehow managed to screw up the entire concoction.
“˜Harry Potter’ had a magical influence over our real-world, mundane lives
I am not ashamed to say that when the final Harry Potter book came out, I immediately barricaded myself in my room, leaving only for necessary meals.
Once the enemy, technology is now an ally of the oppressed
Fictional dystopias that have pervaded popular culture often share a common theme: Technology is the root of the demise of civil liberties, facilitating the creation of surveillance states and working against its human creators.
Quest for beauty outshines true intelligence
A recent University of Florida study found that employees considered more attractive than their coworkers made larger salaries and rose higher up the corporate ladder than less good-looking employees.