Disney and racism

12th November 2020

As a little girl, Disney was ingrained into my life at every point possible. And by every point, I mean everything. I’m talking about notebooks, mugs, school bags, princess dresses, anything Disney (and also Dora the Explorer themed) I wanted. And I think like most of my generation, watching Disney and dreaming of being Rapunzel or Mulan or Jasmine as my long-time career was an everyday activity.

However, being mixed heritage, I was always disappointed when the next princess or character came out being, yet again, another white, skinny, long-haired girl. Mulan was really the only character I felt even a slight bit connected to whilst growing up.

Disney and racism

The politicisation of abortion in the US

12th November 2020

Abortion has been particularly relevant in the US over the past few months. A specific example of this is the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. One of ACB’s main views, earning her support or condemnation, is her pro-abortion perspective, and there is possibility of a new ruling regarding abortion procedures as healthcare or a criminal act. It is believed now, in retrospect, that Trump used her nomination as a form of reeling in evangelist and traditionalist voters. This is not the first time that a candidate has used abortion as a pivotal point of their campaign. In fact, this hyper-involvement of abortion in policy started a few decades before the Trumpian era.

The politicisation of abortion in the US

Colourism in Bollywood

6th November 2020

India is an incredibly diverse country with over 1.35 billion inhabitants, 427 languages, and one of the most successful film industries in the world, but Bollywood has had a long history of not representing all people in the diverse nation from which it originated from. Colourism has been a large issue in South Asian society, and has permeated into Bollywood, allowing it to promote harmful and racist beauty ideals to its viewers from all across the world.

Colourism in Bollywood