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Emma Mazurek

Emma Mazurek is a senior English writing major and French minor. She is passionate about visual storytelling, and that way that affects our understanding of culture. She hopes to later attend graduate school and become a filmmaker.

A photo of the Hollywood sign at sunset.

Ethics in Culture

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16 Nov 2018

Hollywood Structures: The Age Gap in Relationships

The landscape of Hollywood gives male celebrities permission to prey on younger women, like 31-year-old rapper Drake's relationship with-18 year-old model Bella Harris.

"Roses" by Ângela Antunes licensed under CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr).

Ethics in Culture

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11 Oct 2018

The Implications of being The Bachelor and a Virgin

With the first virgin Bachelor announced for this upcoming season of The Bachelor, this article examines the issues with the structure of the television show and its portrayal of sex due to its editing choices, and contestant selection.

"Ariana Grande" by Emma is liscensed under CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr).

Why Blaming Ariana Grande for Mac Miller’s Death is Unethical

Why is Ariana Grande being blamed for the death of Mac Miller? This article focuses on the underlying patriarchal themes that fuel this blame and how they damage women in relationships.

13 Sep 2018

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"Kevin Spacey" by Paul Hudson liscensed under CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

The Dangers Posed by Kevin Spacey's Coming Out

With mounting allegations of sexual assault against Kevin Spacey, how are we to interpret his coming out in response?

11 Nov 2017

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"twitter" by Hamza Butt liscened trough CC BY 2.0 (via http///www.buynothingnew.org/2017/06/sole-treadmill-reviews.html)

The Ethics of #WomenBoycottTwitter

After Weinstein's sexual assaults, women boycotted Twitter because of the deactivation of Rose McGowan's account. But was this boycott ethical?

24 Oct 2017

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A photo of Taylor Swift at a press conference

The Ethics Behind the Kanye West-Taylor Swift Feud

The Taylor Swift-Kanye West feud has only continued with Swift's latest music. What are the ethical issues behind the celebrity drama?

18 Sep 2017

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