A Global Perspective is a project that highlights stories and perspectives that usually receive limited media attention. In a globalized world, where we are continuously confronted with endless information, the relevance of fresh and critical perspectives is undeniable. Our goal is to provide our readers with insightful articles on topics from all over the world with the hope that certain issues will be viewed from a more critical and global perspective.
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- Why people believe in conspiracy theoriesConspiracy theories have been around for as long as we can remember. From the “Flat-Earth-Society”, denial of the moon landing, crop circles to climate change denial. We are all searching for answers to events that shape our society. Especially for the ones which are not sufficiently explained yet. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, not only …
- De-stigmatising a natural body function: let’s talk about menstruation!On May 28th we celebrate menstrual hygiene day to raise awareness on the importance of menstrual hygiene management and to change negative social norms about menstruation around the world. Why is it the 28th of May you may wonder? The answer is simple: The average menstruation cycle lasts 28 days, during which girls and women have …
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- Puerto Rico: Taxation without Representation?Puerto Rico is a beautiful island in the Caribbean and maybe the place for your next vacation. The isle measures about 9’000km2 (between the size of Delaware and Connecticut), is home to over three million people, and has a nominal GDP slightly above Hawaii’s. When it comes to its legal status however, things get a little …
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