HGGS – Us and Them
HGGS - Us and Them
Podcast Description
The concepts of ''Us'' and ''Them'' are deeply embedded in human thought, shaping our perceptions of identity, belonging, and alterity throughout human history. From geopolitical tensions to cultural misunderstandings, the dynamics of ''Us and Them'' resonate across different disciplines, offering a platform to examine the logic of this dichotomy.
The HGGS Podcast Series “Us and Them” aims to provide a new platform for academic exchange and visibility, where guest professors and PhD students discuss topics from their academic work related to our overarching theme, “Us and Them."
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The podcast delves into profound topics such as the impact of war posters in shaping national identity, the complexities of the Responsibility to Protect in international relations, and the portrayal of veterans in media. Episodes include analyses like the role of Ukrainian war posters during conflict, critiques of UN peacekeeping efforts, and cinematic representations of trauma in the War on Terror.
The concepts of ”Us” and ”Them” are deeply embedded in human thought, shaping our perceptions of identity, belonging, and alterity throughout human history. From geopolitical tensions to cultural misunderstandings, the dynamics of ”Us and Them” resonate across different disciplines, offering a platform to examine the logic of this dichotomy.
The HGGS Podcast Series “Us and Them” aims to provide a new platform for academic exchange and visibility, where guest professors and PhD students discuss topics from their academic work related to our overarching theme, “Us and Them.”
Diamonds Are Forever is not only the title of a James Bond film, but also the name of a drag show in Kyoto.
In today’s episode, Marco Del Din, PhD candidate at Heidelberg University and Ca’ Foscari University in Venice talks to us about drag queens that transform into monsters, aliens, animals, and freaks.
How do the performers of the oldest and longest-running drag show in Japan construct identities that connect their gender and sexual identities and their art? Find out more by listening to Laura’s interview with Marco.
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