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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, 11 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, 11 months ago