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Why Bajorans from 'Star Trek' Are the Feminists We Need

Where Struggle Has Erased Gender Roles

Where Equality Is A Reality, Not Something To Fight For 

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Lies, Scripted Responses, Hope, and More

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When The Very Government Massacred Your Ancestors

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When Cultural Expectations And Keeping Your Family Happy Overrule Your Sexuality

really interesting read

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Riding in an All Women Train Car in Japan

Not Fancy, But Peaceful

I rode in a #womensonly #traincar in #japan. It wasn’t a #feministparadise, but it was a great experience and I feel like it serves to make #women who would othwerwise feel vulnerable much more comfortable with themselves. 

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The Custom of Omiyage in Japan

How Souvenirs Bridge Relationships

How the right souvenirs for your host family, boss, or friends in Japan can make or break how it all works out. 

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The Secret World that Exists Within Japanese Temples

A Subtle World In A Country Of Conformity

A Cool spiritual description of the spaces that exist in Japanese temples, how they are preserved, and why it’s so different from the rest of Japanese society. 

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“Lost in Thoughts...” - Original Photography by André Campos (lsleofskye)

Location: Lagoa das Furnas, Furnas, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal

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Urbanites are weak

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5 Surprising Geisha Facts

The Not So Secret and Not So Sensual World Revealed

Good info about geisha for people who might not know otherwise. 

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The Secret World that Exists Within Japanese Temples

A Subtle World In A Country Of Conformity

A Cool spiritual description of the spaces that exist in Japanese temples, how they are preserved, and why it’s so different from the rest of Japanese society. 

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Why Do Natives Use Indigenous Language to Greet Each Other

And Why We Are All Cousins

A really cool article about why things like miigwtch and aho end up in conversation!

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5 Quick Maori Facts

5 Things You Didn't Know About New Zealand's Indigenous People

Some quick facts about the Maori from New Zealand, an often forgotten indigenous people who have polynesian roots, a lot of style, and a religion like no other. 

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The Custom of Omiyage in Japan

How Souvenirs Bridge Relationships

How the right souvenirs for your host family, boss, or friends in Japan can make or break how it all works out. 

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Riding in an All Women Train Car in Japan

Not Fancy, But Peaceful

I rode in a #womensonly #traincar in #japan. It wasn’t a #feministparadise, but it was a great experience and I feel like it serves to make #women who would othwerwise feel vulnerable much more comfortable with themselves. 

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Why Most Star Trek Aliens Look Mostly Human

Plot points, money, and costume creation

It’s #canon in #startrek for the #aliens to look like #humans. It’s even shown in #startrekTOS, sorry. 

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What Is the Religious Travel Industry?

Why Is It So Popular?