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Change is an inevitable part of human existence, a fundamental component of our history that has so often been bolstered and revolutionised by war and conflict. Like change, conflict and by extension, war, are seemingly inevitable to our existence, events and ideas...
Throughout this course, we have been exposed to various legacies of the violence that has shaped our modern world. We have learnt of the violent nature by which our so-called "modern" nation-states have been constructed. We have learnt how revolutions have been...
2020 strikes again the world reacts to the lynching of George Floyd; Fuel to the flame that’s been growing with every murder. In the last few weeks there has been unprecedented publicity of the mistreatment of indigenous, Black and other minority groups that continues...
In Foucault's pendulum Casaubon and Belbo (our protagonists) move from mocking conspiracy theorists from a relative distance, to creating their own elaborate theory (still all in fun), to falling for it and bringing unforeseen consequences down upon themselves when...
For the past few weeks, the visibility of the Black Lives Matter movement has increased exponentially, especially as part of the quickly circulating posts on Instagram and Facebook. Chains of names, the familiar squares captioned #BlackOutTuesday (so as not to lose...
The Greater Good? Sally Angelson and Thomas Nash showed us that technological advancements have fuelled many conflicts in human history, as well as conveniences. It’s helped people protect their homes and the poor and vulnerable. It’s helped to provide food, water and...
I will be the first to admit that my knowledge of American history is sketchy at best. Joe Zizek’s lecture featuring the American Revolution truly brought this to light for me. Introduced to this Revolutionary War by the children’s book series, Judy Moody, Zizek’s...
Many of us are thinking about the new era of civil rights movements that are currently occurring. Footage of rioting and innocent people getting beaten and/or killed is something that our collective conscience is trying to deal...
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and the murder of George Floyd have united the world against systemic racism and police brutality. Like many historical events, the framing of revolutionary movements is important in preserving the authentic message. Joe’s lecture...
As a first generation Kiwi, my parents grew up in South Africa with racial segregation, and it wasn’t something we ever talked about. It’s only now that we’re having these discussions; something that is crucial in a time of social change. While talking to my parents...
Art schol has expanded my perspective of my degree. It allows me to chew on the concepts introduced, and analyse them in a Sara-Esque, conflict-driven way. This is particularly true of my learnings in Maori History and Law. ‘Conflict’ has multiple definitions,...
Historically, images of female power and sexual agency were incompatible. From goddesses to servicewomen, regulation of sexuality counteracted …