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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Algeria Bans 'Barbie' Film for Violating Cultural Values

The movie "Barbie" has been banned in Algeria, Kuwait, and Vietnam due to objections over its themes of gender and sexuality or the alleged use of a controversial map. Despite the bans, the film has been a huge success worldwide, grossing over $1.1 billion since its release. Other countries, including Lebanon, are considering banning the movie for similar reasons. The ban in Algeria came after the film had sold out theaters every day since its release.

via Forbes|

#banned #barbie #controversy

education2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida's LGBTQ Education Debate Impacts AP Psychology Course.

Several Florida school districts have raised concerns about the content of the Advanced Placement Psychology course, stating that it may violate new state laws limiting how issues of gender and sexuality are taught. The College Board, which runs the A.P. program and the SAT, has refused to remove such content, stating that gender and sexual orientation are foundational to the college-level study of psychology. Governor Ron DeSantis has threatened to reconsider Florida's relationship with the College Board, and the conflict is likely to continue as many A.P. classes' content may run counter to new conservative regulations on how race, gender, and sexuality are discussed in the classroom.

via The New York Times|

#ap-psychology #college-board #curriculum

arts-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

"Exploring China's Diverse Cultural Offerings: From Fashion to Photography"

Photofairs Shanghai is showcasing the works of emerging female photography artists Li Yushi, Yu Ruojie, and Winnie Tse, as well as the vibrant and powerful works of Kenyan photographer Thandiwe Muriu and Moroccan photographer Hassan Hajjaj. Bonian Space Beijing is presenting the works of important figures in 20th-century Chinese photography, including Luo Bonian and Jin Shisheng, who captured daily life in China's urban centers in the 1930s. Li Yushi's intimate portraits frame questions of gender and sexuality with a particular focus on the role of the gaze.

via The Guardian|

#arts-and-culture #chinese-photography #emerging-artists