America does not have a single, traditional culture. It was formed by people from different parts of the world who came together and built a new country.

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Far-right movements exploit public frustration, using race, religion, and nationalism as rallying points, further accelerating the decline of the West.

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While people pray for the Pope’s health, Hollywood prays for Oscars- both waiting for a miracle.


#conclavemovie

Because it is again - New Functionalism.

Strong family support and high-quality education helped some people to overcome racial, caste, and class prejudices in both India and the U.S.

What about you and Me?

The Woman’s Hour: Unpaid Labor and Gender Disparities
The Time Use Survey 2024, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, highlights the persistent gender gap in unpaid domestic labor. Women spend an average of 289 minutes per day on unpaid household work-201 minutes more than men. Additionally, women devote 137 minutes daily to caregiving, significantly more than men. This gendered division of labor limits women’s participation in the workforce, impacting their career progression, income, and access to quality jobs. Women are often confined to low-paying, part-time, or informal jobs, worsening wage disparities. The ILO’s 2024 report emphasizes investing in childcare and early education to improve women’s labor participation, as 53% of Indian women remain outside the workforce. While women's participation has increased to 41.7%, it still lags behind men’s 78% labor force participation rate. Studies estimate that unpaid labor performed by women contributes 15-17% of India’s GDP but remains unrecognized. Addressing this imbalance requires rethinking household responsibilities, challenging societal stereotypes, and fostering gender inclusivity in economic policies


Let’s encourage care economy 🤝

Truth is not the enemy- resistance to it is.

Can someone write article on this topic?

Problems arise because people accept untruth as truth. Use wisdom to distinguish truth from falsehood.

The war in Ukraine is not just about US vs. Russia; it signifies the reemergence of imperialism.

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The reservation system must ensure actual empowerment, not just symbolic representation.

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Far-right movements are political groups or ideologies that support extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and traditionalist values. They often oppose immigration, diversity, and liberal democratic principles, believing in a strong, centralized state that enforces strict laws and cultural uniformity.
Some far-right movements also promote conspiracy theories, reject globalization, and sometimes glorify a past era that they see as better than the present. In extreme cases, they may be linked to racism, xenophobia, or even violence. Examples include neo-Nazi groups in Germany, white nationalist movements in the U.S., and ultra-nationalist parties in Europe.

Feminism has enabled progress, yet systemic struggles remain.

Human exceptionalism is the belief that humans are distinctively superior and qualitatively different from other animals, with a special role on Earth, and often implying a moral or ontological boundary between humans and nature.

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Renaming as Symbolic Resistance and Identity Assertion
The act of renaming the "Americano" coffee to "Canadiano" in response to U.S. trade tariffs reflects a form of symbolic resistance, where language is used to express political dissent. This mirrors historical instances like the U.S. renaming "French fries" to "freedom fries" during tensions with France, showing how everyday cultural symbols become politicized. Such renaming is not just about protest but also about reinforcing national identity in response to perceived economic or political threats.
From a sociological perspective, this practice aligns with cultural nationalism, where communities emphasize their distinct identity through symbolic acts. It also relates to social identity theory, as nations distinguish themselves from others by reshaping cultural markers. While these changes may seem minor, they can influence collective consciousness, shaping public discourse and reinforcing political narratives. This example highlights how language, consumer behavior, and geopolitics intersect, demonstrating that even everyday choices-like the name of a coffee-can become powerful tools for expressing solidarity and resistance.

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DeepSeek founder, who shook US tech giants' supremacy, prefers humanities graduates over techies - The Economic Times
https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/deepseek-founder-who-shook-us-tech-giants-supremacy-prefers-humanities-graduates-over-techies/articleshow/119009456.cms

History shows that Western countries support their allies only as long as it benefits them. When their priorities change, they often abandon those allies.
As Karl Marx said, "History repeats itself- first as a tragedy, then as a farce."