Tag: clichés
Still too many clichés: Sinti and Roma in the media – media
The Roma and Sinti ethnic groups together form the largest minority in Europe. In Germany alone, it is estimated that up to 150,000 people belong to the groups. Their history…
Used by Mariah Carey, the “Of course” trend uses clichés in society to dismantle them
In stiletto heels and a tight gold dress, Mariah Carey stands tall on a weight press. “I’m Mariah Carey, of course it’s my sports outfit,” says the singer with a…
“Mami Nena”, the 81-year-old gamer granny who defies clichés in Chile
When players of the famous video game Free Fire face “Mami Nena”, few know that behind this warrior character, there is an 81-year-old Chilean grandmother who has swapped solitude for…
” Wait a minute ! »: Stop the clichés and long live the “old girl” and be happy!
On November 25, the day of commemoration of the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, other women were also celebrated: the “Catherinettes”. Women over 25 who are not “yet” married.…
Beaujolais Nouveau: Six clichés to deconstruct around early wine
The Beaujolais Nouveau 2023 arrived on Wednesday evening at midnight throughout France, and in particular on Place Saint-Jean in Lyon. Since 1996, the Young Farmers of the Rhône have celebrated…
The top five sex clichés to take down
From the anatomy of the body through essential consent to sexual practices, Charline Vermont dissects sexuality. On Wednesday, the sex therapist published Body, love, sexuality: there is no age to…
Dolls, clowns, serial killers… What horror movie clichés freak you out?
Horror films have the unfortunate tendency to recycle, over and over again, the same big tricks. And to feature the same big bad guys, while riding on the most widespread…
Jessamyn Stanley does nude yoga against the clichés in the yoga scene
Jessamyn Stanley loves and practices yoga. A thing that for a long time was unimaginable for the American yoga teacher. The reason: she is fat, queer and black. Attributes that…
Non-fiction book for children “Africa”: Beyond African clichés – culture
From Isabel Pfaff What is the probability that children from the Global North will think of robots when they think of Africa? Or cinema? Or maybe carbon steel? If you…
Behind the clichés, the loneliness of a year abroad
Please note, this episode is about eating disorders. On the winding path of student life, the year abroad presents itself as an initiation rite. Before departure, all the promises are…