Clifford Geertz – A “must read” figure on academic reading lists

Clifford James Geertz (1926-2006) was an American cultural anthropologist and sociologist whose work has left a lasting impact on the field of anthropology and beyond. Born in San Francisco, Geertz received a Ph.D. in anthropology from Harvard University in 1956 and went on to teach at various universities, including the University of Chicago and Princeton… Read More Clifford Geertz – A “must read” figure on academic reading lists

What it reveals when senators repeatedly mispronounce the names of Kamala Harris and Sundar Pichai

Continually mispronouncing someone’s name is lazy at best and malicious at worst. And too often, the names that are regarded as “too difficult” to learn belong to people of color. Source: What it reveals when senators repeatedly mispronounce the names of Kamala Harris and Sundar Pichai This is one of the most ridiculous articles I… Read More What it reveals when senators repeatedly mispronounce the names of Kamala Harris and Sundar Pichai

Neurodiversity – Lampelina | + Opinion

Sometimes I wonder. Do I really have ADHD? Am I “just” depressed and anxious? Do I have CPTSD? Autism? Borderline personality disorder? I could easily fit all of them and some more. The… Source: Neurodiversity – Lampelina Opinion: Disorder or Difference? That’s the question posed by the idea of neurodiversity. Looking over Wikipedia it’s clear… Read More Neurodiversity – Lampelina | + Opinion

Warfare In Pre-Columbian North America – Canada.ca | + Opinion

Despite the myth that Aboriginals lived in happy harmony before the arrival of Europeans, war was central to the way of life of many First Nation cultures. Indeed, war was a persistent reality in all regions… Source: Warfare In Pre-Columbian North America – Canada.ca Opinion: I was surprised to see this info at a Canadian… Read More Warfare In Pre-Columbian North America – Canada.ca | + Opinion