Minimalism is a simple, waste-less lifestyle First of all, what is minimalism? One of the famous influencers, The Minimalists described: “Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear, worry, overwhelming. And from guilt, depression, … Continue reading Ecology: How Minimalism and Sustainable Lifestyles Co-Exist
Veganism “Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude. As far as is possible and practicable. All forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. And by extension, promotes … Continue reading Anthropology: Intersectional Veganism, a Cross-Category Lifestyle Diet
What are the Asian beauty standards? The most common Asian beauty standards are whiteface. It’s a concept with a long history in the beauty world. For example, a geisha, a Japanese symbol of feminine glamor, or a Beijing opera actress. … Continue reading Beauty Anthropology: Are Asian Beauty Standards a Good Influence?
What is greenwashing? “When companies invest more time and money on marketing their products or brand as “green” rather than actually doing the hard work to ensure that it is sustainable — this is called greenwashing.” Greenpeace is an organization that launched … Continue reading Ecology: How Greenwashing Impacts the Environment and Consumers
What does sexual reproduction mean to women factory workers? In worldwide, women are in control of the workforce of the garment factory industry. Representing roughly 85% of the population. Unfortunately, their working environment isn’t great. In fact, these women get … Continue reading Anthropology: Fashion Industry Issues in Sexual Reproductive Health
The period poverty Have you ever heard of “period poverty”? It’s a global issue that affects women, girls, and people who menstruate. The lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities, etc. These people need to … Continue reading Anthropology: Period Poverty and the Accessibility of Menstrual Products around the World
(eco) feminism Have you ever heard of Ecofeminism? Ecofeminism is an ideology and movement that sees climate change, gender equality, and social injustice. These are all tied to masculine dominance in society. Specifically, ecofeminism believes that most environmental issues are … Continue reading The Connection Between Environmentalism and Feminism
The reality of diet culture In society, especially in the entertainment world, actors, actresses, models constantly show us that it is the norm to have a perfect body. On social media, influencers also continually show off their toned fit body. … Continue reading Anthropology: The Sociocultural Effect of Diet Culture on Body Image Expectations
What do you think of when you hear “Sustainable fashion“, “eco-friendly brands”? Lately, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) became a trending topic on social media, people have started to see more often influencers and brands are advertising their sustainable methods. Whenever … Continue reading Gen Z Leads the Sustainability Trend in the Fashion Industry