The war on drugs is an ongoing process around the world. Many countries have been trying to resolve the problem in their own ways, but Portugal has managed to conquer the war on drugs. On July 1, 2001, the “consumption, … Continue reading The Fight Against Drugs: Portugal and its Innovative Drug Policy
Introduction Uganda has a very shady history when it comes to the violation of human rights. A lot of this especially reared its head when it came to the response of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quite a few times, a lot … Continue reading Anthropology: Uganda Sociopolitical Human Rights Dilemma in Response to COVID-19
Prejudices in times of pandemic This week I had the chance of assisting to a conversation with scholar Edna Bonhomme to discuss racism and prejudice in times of pandemic. It seems like, historically, there has been racist stigma increase in … Continue reading Anthropology: Social Darwinism and Increased Prejudice Fueled by the Pandemic
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘drug’? It’s common for an image of illegality to arise – Drugs are bad, immoral, dangerous. It is equally as common for people to associate drugs with medicine – Drugs … Continue reading Anthropology: Cultural Trends and Contended Meanings of Drug Use in Society
Olena Shevchenko, a Ukrainian LGBTQIA+ rights activist, said the prospect of Russian occupation of Ukraine terrifies her community, which have fled the country. Ukrainian LGBTQIA+ activists face frequent abuse and harassment at the hands of far-right groups. Since the Kremlin … Continue reading Previously Persecuted LGBTQIA+ Community in Ukraine Says It Is Terrified of Russian Invasion