Rassegna di articoli di carattere socio-culturale. Tradotti in inglese dalla redazione.
It was in 1827 when the first disposable products were formed: the removable collar for shirts, “invented” by a housewife who was tired of washing her husband’s shirts, solely for cleaning the collar. The husband […]
The Covid pandemic has severely worsened two scourges suffered by Indian society: child brides and child trafficking. Although the law formally prohibits it, poor families often force girls as young as teenagers to marry, because […]
For the first time, the WHO allows us to listen to its’ voice in a clear, direct and responsible way. For to listen without the use of puns to belatedly justify, for example, its unclear […]
South Africa had the strictest COVID-19 lockdown in the world. Presently the numbers of contagions are rising exponentially, however, the country is relaxing the lockdown phases. South Africa has no choice, due to cultural, poverty […]
The atrocious homicide of the young African-American George Floyd, on May 25, sparked widespread outrage and opened Pandora’s box of all the discrimination that is perpetrated every day in the world against black minorities. The […]
June 2nd. Usually, flags and parades, and protocol rites for such celebration of Italian Republic’s birth (June, 2nd, 1949). This year, president Sergio Mattarella set the tone to the anniversay in a necessary, appropriate way, […]
No, this is not about the Coronavirus, nor about the epidemic that pesters us with numbers and statistics. There is nothing in this title that has to do with the crisis, the drastic changes in […]
Just over a week has passed since schools reopened in Wuhan and throughout Hubei Province. Here, the first case of coronavirus was found, but life is slowly returning to normal. Following the strict ministerial protocols, […]
It is not a surprise that in Hungary Victor Orban took advantage of the fear of the pandemic to ensure to himself almost total control of the state. Parliament continues to meet as an advisory […]
(second and last part) Chongqing China – a city that is not only efficient but also livable and respectful of the environment. Indeed, one of the parameters taken into consideration is the per capita consumption […]
(the first of two parts) About five years have passed since I left for China. A study trip, cultural discovery and personal growth which led me to live there for a year. When people asked […]
In this moment of general uncertainty and forced isolation, our mental balance is being tested. It is natural to feel overwhelmed and negative emotions, which in some cases aggravate pre-existing situations of psychological distress. In […]
Is it possible that the current epidemic was needed to make European rulers understand that one cannot depend on a distant and problematic country like China to supplying essential medicines? The synthesis of Chinese raw […]
Thousands and miles fleeing the north. Suddenly, in one night. The bundle on the shoulder. Money? doesn’t matter. Hen planes are bombing, you can’t stay waiting or think about. Fear-action: just one breath, no gap […]
In this period, whether we are in one of the “red zones” or in any other part of Italy, everyone must face a change in our lifestyles. We need to “avoid hugs and handshakes” and […]
(The second of three parts) 4. “But when I saw Mayu in the showroom, it was love at first sight,” says a Japanese man. This doll has become the only love of his life. It […]
The global meets the global. She treats the global emergency, especially the global warming. Her counterpart treats oil. She is Greta Thunberg, on her opposite there is X-SITE Energy Services and her champion manager Doug […]
China has stunned the world, weeks ago: a new hospital was built in 10 days. At that time the rest of the world thought: we are sympathetic, but, luckily, we are far away, hopefully we […]
(here is the first part of the three ones forming this statement about Love Dolls) Once, translated into statues or dolls, many female faces or bodies, over a lot of centuries, have seduced men […]
MARINA SHAFIK – In Southeast Asia, animism is deeply rooted into society. No matter what religion, status, educational or well-being level you are – animism is a constant and it is part of the cultural […]