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Is ‘sexy’ being redefined? If so, what does it mean for the fashion industry?
Some lingerie lines have failed to keep up with a new era.
02 December, 2019
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- According to L Brands, the Victoria's Secret fashion show, which began in 1995, has been cancelled to shift its focus on digital marketing.
- Since the advent of the fashion, the female body has been dissected and commodified to promote new feminine ideals for sales. This might be ending.
- Feminist demands have given rise to body inclusive brands such as Aerie, ThirdLove, Universal Studios, and Savage X Fenty that redefine "sexy."
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Open academic culture, more crucial than ever, is in peril
Why campuses are becoming polarized — and what we can do about it.
26 November, 2019
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Sponsored by Charles Koch Foundation
- The narrowing of academic freedom is a major problem for institutions of higher education.
- Social media, external pressures, and increasingly diverse student bodies — while providing some positives — create more opportunity for misunderstanding and miscommunication.
- Reaffirming the value of and commitment to open debate ensures a more vibrant academic culture.
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What is to be done about the problem of creepy men?
Creeps, it seems, are everywhere.
26 November, 2019
Learn any topic in 12 minutes. This app boils non-fiction books down to their essence.
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22 November, 2019
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- 12min summarizes hundreds of best-selling books down to essential 12-minute microbooks.
- Microbooks are downloadable in both text and audio formats.
- You can request a 12min summary of any non-fiction book not in their vast library.
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Love big ideas? Big Think is seeking a social media intern!
Want to build your skills while working on content that makes you smarter, faster? Apply now.
26 November, 2019
- Big Think is seeking a social media intern to join its team in December.
- Applicants who know their way around YouTube's creator studio and are skilled in Photoshop will be highly valued.
- Passion for ideas and a broad interest in the world—including science/technology, design/architecture, global development, entertainment/arts—is a must.
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Self-liberation and the watershed moment of coming out
Sally Susman explains how to use truth-telling moments to your future benefit.
25 November, 2019
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- The biggest decision of Pfizer executive Sally Susman's life was to come out as gay in 1984, when society was not as accepting as it is now.
- She was told she would never have a spouse, a career, or children; those were the fears told to her by the people who loved her most.
- Defying that prediction became her personal north star, and 31 years later she has done it. Susman used that truth-telling moment of coming out as a way to focus her ambitions and plant the seeds for her future.
So grateful for my ex: Men hold more positive views of former partners than women do
Many people often continue to harbour positive feelings towards their exes long after the relationship is over.
17 November, 2019
Sex & Relationships
Break-ups are always hard, with love and companionship giving way to feelings of resentment and the souring of once treasured memories.
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Yes, the research confirms: Managers shouldn’t sleep with subordinates
Shouldn't mutually consenting adults be allowed to make these decisions for themselves?
07 November, 2019
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McDonald's ousted its CEO over a consensual relationship with an employee, just a week after U.S. Rep. Katie Hill stepped down due to a similar allegation.
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