Several high profile rape cases in the United States and India have increased our willingness to talk about violence against women. Much of the discussion has involved head scratching and puzzlement. What can we do?…Continue Reading
Category: Culture
How to Talk about Race
You’ve probably been in the room when someone starts off with “I don’t want to sound racist BUT —” The speaker goes on to expand on a stereotype that is likely to make the other…Continue Reading
How to Get Rid of Santa
I felt very much like one of Ms. Hannigan’s girls, growing up as a Hindu child in north Florida. “Santa Claus, who’s he?” When friends called in the afternoon on Christmas Day, asking me what…Continue Reading