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Women in security forces – debunking masculinist protection
Academia 3 years ago

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Women in security forces – debunking masculinist protection

The question of women in the armed forces has drawn excitement as well as criticism from various feminist scholars. While some argue that such inclusion invalidates the logic of masculinist protection and debunks myths of war, others contend that this does little for the cause of gender equality as it perpetuates militarization, patriarchy and war.
Jay-Z busts Western cowboy myths in all-Black 'The Harder They Fall'
Entertainment 4 years ago

Jay-Z busts Western cowboy myths in all-Black 'The Harder They Fall'

The US rap superstar said that his new Western movie aims to correct misconceptions that all cowboys were white, wore ponchos and listened to "Italian guitar music."
Independent films on Indonesian myths, cultural practices air on Viu Shorts!
Entertainment 5 years ago

Independent films on Indonesian myths, cultural practices air on Viu Shorts!

The newest season of Viu Shorts! will air short movies made by students.
Insurance ‘myths’ contribute to public reluctance
Business 5 years ago

Insurance ‘myths’ contribute to public reluctance

Insurance penetration in Indonesia has been low for a long time, with 2017 data from the World Bank pointing to 1.3 percent life insurance premium volume to GDP.
WHO targets teens on social media to debunk virus myths
Science & Tech 5 years ago

WHO targets teens on social media to debunk virus myths

The World Health Organization said Friday it was working with social media companies in a bid to quash misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic.
Myths about only children debunked
Parents 6 years ago

Myths about only children debunked

Only children get a bad rap. They are often perceived as selfish, spoiled, anxious, socially inept and lonely. 
'Java Southern Sea' documentary: Where science meets myth
Science & Tech 6 years ago

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'Java Southern Sea' documentary: Where science meets myth

A documentary film uses science to look at a historical natural disaster that has a pivotal role in the creation myth of the Mataram Sultanate.
Book Review: 'Circe' weaves female perspective into Greek mythology
Books 7 years ago

Book Review: 'Circe' weaves female perspective into Greek mythology

 Madeline Miller’s newest book Circe tells the stories about the women often forgotten in epic tales.
Debunking myths about mental health
Health 7 years ago

Debunking myths about mental health

There are many myths about mental health disorders. Here are some of the most common and the antidotes to those perspectives.
Nine sleep myths debunked
Health 8 years ago

Nine sleep myths debunked

Sleep is essential for our health as it allows our body to regain its immunity, balances our hormone levels, decreases our blood pressure and cleans toxins from our brain, among others.
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