South African communities vs Shell: high court victories show that cultural beliefs and practices count in climate cases: Oyster gatherers on a Wild Coast beach at low tide. The sea is integral to these communities' lives and culture. PaulGregg When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels …
John Byrne: paying tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest creative cultural forces: Marking his immense contribution to the creative life of Scotland, a great outpouring of affection for the artist and playwright John Byrne followed the announcement that he had died at the age of 83 – fittingly perhaps – on St Andrew’s Day. His …
Why Scotland needs a legal framework to protect its living cultural heritage: From the island of St Kilda 40 miles west of the Hebrides, to Edinburgh’s splendid Georgian New Town, Scotland is a nation rich in cultural heritage, some of which is Unesco-protected. As well as the country’s globally renowned castles and monuments, Scotland has …
Kindness has persisted in a competitive world – cultural evolution can explain why: Many people return lost wallets. Dobo Kristian/Shutterstock Recently, I was walking with some fellow parents after nursery drop-off when we came across a five-pound note lying on the pavement. We stood around it for a moment, a bit awkwardly, until someone suggested …
Sudan needs to accept its cultural diversity: urban planning can help rebuild the country and prevent future conflict: Smoke rises above buildings in Sudan's capital Khartoum in June 2023. AFP via Getty Images Sudan is rich in cultural, ethnic and racial diversity. The country’s 48 million people come from 56 ethnic groups, with over 595 …
From Indiana Jones to Netflix’s Beef – how ‘collectors’ of cultural artefacts have gone from heroic figures to villainous thieves: Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Beef. Created by Korean director Lee Sung Jin and starring a predominantly Asian cast, Netflix drama Beef has won plaudits for its gritty yet humorous portrayal of Asian …
Why the Turner Prize shortlist is a cultural barometer of our political times: Shortlisted artist Barbara Walker's work explores issues of racial identity and interrogates Britain's past. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London, CC BY-NC The UK’s biggest prize for contemporary art is back. The 2023 Turner Prize shortlist has been announced featuring British artists …
The ‘milf’: a brief cultural history, from Mrs Robinson to Stifler’s mom: The release of reality television series Milf Manor in January 2023 has added to the pantheon of Milfs (“Mothers I’d Like to Fuck”) on screen. But from Stacy’s mum to Stifler’s mum: why is our cultural fascination with and fetishisation of the Milf …
What is Mondiacult? 6 take-aways from the world’s biggest cultural policy gathering: hadynyah/Getty Images Culture’s status in global society got a major boost in 2022 when it was recommended to become its own sustainable development goal. This happened at the Unesco World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – called Mondiacult. The world’s most …
Diwali in the UK: how commodifying minority religions can risk cultural appropriation: The commercial potential of Diwali is capturing the attention of the high street. Big brand retailers are cashing in by adapting existing products to promote sales of Diwali-themed goods. But little, if any, mention is being made of the festival’s religious nature, and …
What is cultural appropriation and why is it so harmful?: Album artwork for Mount Ninji And Da Nice Time Kid. Zef Recordz/Die Antwoord Die Antwoord is a South African band that uses hip-hop music to create a style it calls “zef”. Since it first appeared in 2009, Die Antwoord has been criticised for cultural appropriation …
Glasgow’s relaunched Burrell Collection may be unique and much-loved, but how does it fit into the cultural landscape today?: After closing for extensive renovations in 2016, the Burrell museum, home to one of the greatest personal art collections ever bequeathed to the public, reopened in March 2022. Now, as its first major exhibition opens, it’s …
A nice South African City image: Cultural dance festival Joubert park Johannesburg South Africa. March 2008 Image by Media Club South Africa Various dance groups competing in a cultural dance festival held in Joubert park Johannesburg. Joubert park is along side Hillbrow one of the most densly populated areas in the city and the originisation …
What is ‘normal’ baby sleep? How evolutionary clues, not cultural expectations, can help new parents: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock The sleep disruption of new parenthood is both well known yet unexpected. While new parents are aware that babies need frequent night time care, the reality is often a cruel surprise. “What’s wrong with my baby?” new …
Nigeria has failed to marry its rich cultural diversity and democracy. Can it be done?: Nigeria's cultural diversity can enhance democracy. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Democracy in Nigeria has been characterised by election rigging, rotation of the same set of candidates for various electoral positions and subversion of the rule of law. Thuggery, …
A cool South African City image: Cultural dance festival Joubert park Johannesburg South Africa. March 2008 Image by Media Club South Africa Various dance groups competing in a cultural dance festival held in Joubert park Johannesburg. Joubert park is along side Hillbrow one of the most densly populated areas in the city and the originisation …
Ukraine’s cultural heritage faces destruction as Russian bombing continues: Oleksii Vakhrushev/Shutterstock Ukraine is a country with a vast cultural heritage. It is dotted with sites of profound historic, artistic and archaeological importance – from Unesco world heritage monuments such as the Cathedral of St Sophia in Kyiv to exquisite examples of Cossack baroque architecture. But …
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