Social division manifests most visibly in America’s public spaces, where everyday locations transform into contested territories that reflect our deepening societal fractures. Gas stations, grocery stores, parking lots—these ostensibly neutral territories increasingly become stages where broader societal tensions manifest in subtle and overt displays of power, resistance, and fear. The Read more
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
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