Culture Resources Beatrice Harvey | 25 Aug 2021 Conservation and the Weight of History The tight grip we hold on historic artifacts is motivated in no small part by the need to control the narrative.
Culture Resources Megan Fritts | 9 Aug 2021 Destroy the 'Mona Lisa' for an NFT? Technology promises all sorts of improvements and advances, but can a work of art survive the new age of mechanical reproduction?
Intersectionality and the Problem of the MCU’s Ancient One Our various social identities often transcend the labels and boxes made to contain them. 17 Jun 2021 | A.G. Holdier
Dungeons, Dragons, and Du Bois’ Race Problem What might be the real-world harm of racial essentialism in a fantasy role-playing game? What does it take to confront the Veil? 6 Jul 2020 | A.G. Holdier
Gay Representation and 'Onward' Corporations often try to brand themselves as inclusive and progressive, but is there any substance behind these labels or is it all just marketing? 4 Mar 2020 | Beatrice Harvey
Race, Authorship, and 'American Dirt': Who Owns Migration Narratives? The backlash over American Dirt raises important questions about our ability to inhabit the space of the Other. 31 Jan 2020 | Beatrice Harvey
The Moral Messages of Violence in Media Is the gritty violence portrayed in shows like The Handmaid's Tale actually doing any good? 17 Jul 2018 | Meredith McFadden
Should the NFL's Players Have to Pay to Protest? The NFL's response to the #TakeAKnee demonstrations has revived the debate over patriotism and protest. 30 May 2018 | Rachel Robison-Greene
The Berkshire Museum and the Ethics of Selling Art The Berkshire Museum's plan to sell artworks to fund a renovation have sparked backlash from other prominent cultural institutions. 10 Aug 2017 | Daniel Beck
Classical Sexism: Gender Bias and Female Conductors On gender bias and the lack of female conductors in the classic music industry. 24 Feb 2017 | Eleanor Price
Belief in the Paranormal: Harmless Superstition or Moral Escapism? On whether superstition can be considered a harmless cultural practice. 18 Jan 2017 | Sarah Ertelt
Should Musician's Intent Matter to Political Campaigns? Are politicians wrong to appropriate music for their own purposes? Your answer probably depends on how you read literature. 28 Jul 2016 | Conner Gordon
Whiteness and Go Set a Watchman This article has a set of discussion questions tailored for classroom use. Click here to download them. To see a full list of articles with discussion questions and other resources, visit our “Educational Resources” page. The release of author Harper Lee’s long-awaited second novel, Go Set a Watchman, has sparked controversy even before hitting the … Continue reading "Whiteness and Go Set a Watchman" 15 Jul 2015 | Conner Gordon
