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The Weight of Otherness: Why Visibility is Power and Vulnerability

In a world that often demands conformity, the very act of being visibly different becomes both a burden and a beacon. As we’ve explored in “The Politics of Difference“, visibility carries a dual nature—it can simultaneously be our greatest vulnerability and our most potent source of power, challenging us to Read more

By Star Writer, 8 months ago

politics of difference through the green prism

Gender & Equality

The Politics of Difference: Understanding Power Through Elphaba’s Green Lens in Wicked

The politics of difference shows how society treats people who are “different,” and how embracing our differences can become a powerful force for positive change. In “Wicked,” Elphaba’s green skin serves as more than just a physical characteristic—it becomes a powerful lens through which Maguire explores how societies construct and Read more

By Star Writer, 8 months ago