Most Americans are familiar with the fanfare of Fourth of July: the sudden burst of patriotism, digging dusty flags out of boxes from the basement and digging through drawers for that one good red shirt. Most Americans are much less patriotic on September 28th. But in India, September 28th marks a unique day of national … Continue reading When War Movies Come to Life
Author: Samantha McLoughlin
The Last Man Standing: Survivor and Gender
Close your eyes and picture a survivalist, fighting against the elements on a deserted island. What do they look like? Something like this? Or maybe this: Or maybe one of these: The image of a strong (usually white) man using his muscles and wit to weather the wilderness has a unique place in the cultural … Continue reading The Last Man Standing: Survivor and Gender
Literature and Public Policy 