[ad_1] “Despite the visual veneration of the Ayah and romanticization of the ayah-child bond, the images, as this essay shows, served as tools of empire. The sentimental images of ayahs ultimately upheld British colonial hierarchies and naturalized the care-labor of brown women for white families.“ Female domestic labor has remained largely invisible in British Empire history, throughout […]
Rock Hard: 1977 Is A Perfectly Executed, Tongue-In-Cheek And…
[ad_1] “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll” – Ancient Australian proverb Rock Hard: 1977 is a game that I think people are going to get tired of me talking about. Even before I got to work on this review, my time playing it and learning about it […]
Hernia Surgery Made Simple — Your Guide to Understanding and…
[ad_1] Imagine noticing a small bulge in your groin or belly that doesn’t hurt much. You might think, “No big deal, I’ll deal with it later.” That’s exactly what I thought when I discovered my own hernia. For decades, I’ve been guiding people to take charge of their health, so I figured my healthy lifestyle […]
18 New Songs to Listen to Today: Samia, Bartees Strange, and…
[ad_1] There’s so much music coming out all the time that it’s hard to keep track. On those days when the influx of new tracks is particularly overwhelming, we sift through the noise to bring you a curated list of the most interesting new releases (the best of which will be added to our Best […]
Half Waif on How Driving, Mother Figures, Sibylle Baier, and…
[ad_1] Mythopoetics, the remarkable record Nandi Rose released as Half Waif in 2019, wove together stories from her life and family, contending with ideas of legacy and aging in grand, sweeping fashion. It’s so densely packed that listening to the album now feels almost like revisiting a greatest hits collection; I remember hearing many of its […]