stigma

Why Body Hair Removal Should Be a Choice, Not an Obligation

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Shaving has been scientifically proven to be unnecessary both hygienically and biologically, so why is skipping the act still stigmatized for women?…

December 30, 2021

Salty, Sweet, Savory, Bitter, Sour, Umami and … Q?

Karen Lu, Yale University

A phenomenon throughout Asian cuisine, the flavor profile has yet to make an equivalent impact in the West.…

August 20, 2021

In an article discussing the dangers of stigma and prejudice during a viral pandemic, a man is pictured on the streets with a face mask to prevent a higher chance of catching an illness.

What Can the AIDS/HIV Crisis Really Teach Us About Coronavirus?

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Drawing parallels from the AIDS/HIV crisis, the U.S. government should be held accountable and push past stigmas and prejudices in order to stop the pandemic.…

March 23, 2020

The Doctor Is In: Therapy Is the Medicine of Choice in Fox’s ‘Lucifer’

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

It seems the Devil might actually care about mental health.…

August 14, 2019

Gun Control and the Social Stigma of Mental Illnesses

Kayla Morosco, Chatham University

Recent school shootings have rekindled the conversation about gun control, but supporters seem to forget their propositions' impacts on mentally ill people.…

April 11, 2018