In our post-9/11 world, a hyper-awareness of skin tone and religion has taken hold in American culture. Islamophobia is a result of this hyper-awareness and has become a trend within our practices. Non-profits, blogs and publications projecting anti-Muslim sentiments have sprung up, and it’s clear that the opposition is based in a fear of the Other.
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Susan Faludi, the feminist and author of The Terror Dream: Myth & Misogyny in an Insecure America, visited Ithaca College in September and spoke with Buzzsaw about her book, the state of modern-day feminism, and her insights on the anti-woman backlash after 9/11.
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Post-9/11 politicians used the terror attacks to transform themselves into a new version of the American Superman — one that relied on clichéd election phrases, vague promises and patriot-infused speeches.
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The story of one intern’s experience at a defense company
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While most American policy negotiation is limited to legislative offices and lobbyist statements, a burgeoning involvement from community organizers has for some transformed the healthcare battle into a humanitarian issue.
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Some people see once-great cities like Detroit as a thing of the past, while others are prepared to work toward a creative solution by making a difference in their own communities. They are helping these cities move forward while remaining true to their origins.
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Intelligent Design rehashes old criticisms of evolution I have never understood how, in the 21st century, there could possibly be any debate about whether Darwinian…
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Slow Food at IC The Slow Food movement is all about focusing on the local—something that Ithaca College students didn’t want to be left out…
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The art of zombie-fying literature The works of Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters are among the most beloved classics that have been taught in…
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The economics behind declining U.S. fertility Planning to start a family or have additional children has largely become a question of finances and affordability. The…