Ethics in Culture

Amidst calls for a total ban on ivory, how does society incorporate legal antique and indigenous ivory art into the conversation?

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Me Before You depicts the voluntary euthanasia of a disabled man, but time-limited film may not be the best medium in which to portray complicated ethical issues.

From pageant winners to politicians, multiracial representatives of Japan on the world stage are challenging long-standing Japanese notions of what it means to be Japanese.

While Disney's upcoming film Moana has potential to change industry standards, Disney also runs the risk of profiting off of inaccurately representing Polynesian culture.

On the ethical questions that medical apps pose for consumers and providers.

Richard Wagner's anti-Semitism raises ethical questions about performing his music as written or censoring his work to remove racist content.

How should religious leaders accommodate lab-grown meat in belief-based diet restrictions?

Look Who's Back's brutal satire raises questions about juxtaposing comedy and tragedy.

Some countries plan to contest the UN's ban on trading ivory. But would allowing the sale of legal ivory economically benefit countries, or increase the problem of illegal ivory poaching in dwindling elephant populations?

Nathan Reed explores whether abstinence-only sex education is a moral way to talk about sex in a modern society.

How should classical musicians balance accessibility with preserving the traditions of their craft?

Colin Kaepernick's decision to not stand for the national anthem has raised moral questions about expressing personal views in uniform, flag symbolism, and military respect. Do free speech and symbolism change depending on one's position and the intended meaning?

On the ethics of viewing violent news on the internet.

On Mother Teresa and why even a saint has her critics.

The contradictions inherent in the Olympics make it difficult to reject or embrace completely.

Couching racial differences in understanding alone does little to foster common ground. Here's how hip-hop could change that.

Are politicians wrong to appropriate music for their own purposes? Your answer probably depends on how you read literature.

Interns Conner Gordon and Connor McAndrew take a look at the NRA's controversial, firearm-themed retelling of childhood fairy tales.

Beyonce's new song "Formation" along with her Super Bowl Performance have sparked conversation regarding racial tensions in America. Why is America so suprised that Beyonce is black?