The contemporary tale of diamond mining in Africa is a story about postcolonial states and the issues they face. For the nation of Sierra Leone, the story of the diamond rush brings to the forefront … [Read more...] about Blood Diamonds, Hezbollah, and Diaspora: A Story of A Globalized Economy
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The Trokosi System of Child Slavery and the Role of Cultural Relativism
Due to the current refugee crisis, more and more global human rights violations have recently been illuminated to the public. The Internet has proven to be a powerful resource in this enlightenment, … [Read more...] about The Trokosi System of Child Slavery and the Role of Cultural Relativism
Your AP Lit Teacher Was Onto Something: Why Heart of Darkness is Entirely Relevant Today
Heart of Darkness is one of the most chilling fictional accounts of the Belgian Congo. Written during an era of international European colonial domination, the frame narrative details a normal trader, … [Read more...] about Your AP Lit Teacher Was Onto Something: Why Heart of Darkness is Entirely Relevant Today