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But it is a part of their culture which they show in K-drama. They can censor it for audience who don't drink alcohol
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
But it is a part of their culture which they show in K-drama. They can censor it for audience who don't drink alcohol
If Korean businesses and schools start focusing on work life balance and make it okay to say no to alcohol, then the dramas can change this culture. But it is very hard to change it. And in response to foreign viewers, they can find this culture disturbing, especially those who don't drink alcohol.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
If Korean businesses and schools start focusing on work life balance and make it okay to say no to alcohol, then the dramas can change this culture. But it is very hard to change it. And in response to foreign viewers, they can find this culture disturbing, especially those who don't drink alcohol.
-if someone is sad or stressed or two people are getting closer or if someone is angry or celebrating. the problem is that South Korea has one of the highest rates of heavy drinking and alcohol-related health issues in the world like liver problems. The question is can K-drama change the culture?
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
-if someone is sad or stressed or two people are getting closer or if someone is angry or celebrating. the problem is that South Korea has one of the highest rates of heavy drinking and alcohol-related health issues in the world like liver problems. The question is can K-drama change the culture?
- alcohol together. There is a special method for pouring alcohol, for example, the youngest one in the family pours alcohol in glass in a special manner for an elder individual. So the drinking is a part of Korean society. In dramas, drinking is a quick way to show
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
- alcohol together. There is a special method for pouring alcohol, for example, the youngest one in the family pours alcohol in glass in a special manner for an elder individual. So the drinking is a part of Korean society. In dramas, drinking is a quick way to show
-to get close to co-workers, boss or friends, where people drink so much to express their inner self. it is called Hoesik in Korea. Most people in Korea drink soju, which is made from rice. I have been living in Korea for almost a year now and i have seen many families in restaurants drinking
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
-to get close to co-workers, boss or friends, where people drink so much to express their inner self. it is called Hoesik in Korea. Most people in Korea drink soju, which is made from rice. I have been living in Korea for almost a year now and i have seen many families in restaurants drinking
-so much alcohol. It can be related to stress relief, because in Korea work can be stressful with long hours and the people usually drink alcohol after a long day of work to relieve themselves. And drinking alcohol can also be related to bonding with co-workers. Because drinking is a traditional way
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
-so much alcohol. It can be related to stress relief, because in Korea work can be stressful with long hours and the people usually drink alcohol after a long day of work to relieve themselves. And drinking alcohol can also be related to bonding with co-workers. Because drinking is a traditional way
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Deconstructing cultural appropriation in online communities: A multilayer network analysis approach
In this study, we introduce a novel multilayer network model designed to analyze complex social phenomena in online communities. The model captures in…
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December 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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So it becomes cultural appropriation when it is taken without respect or understanding. There is a disrespect of the original culture like claiming that Asians invented hip hop or saying Black artists are irrelevant now or not giving the credits.
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
So it becomes cultural appropriation when it is taken without respect or understanding. There is a disrespect of the original culture like claiming that Asians invented hip hop or saying Black artists are irrelevant now or not giving the credits.
-herself wearing a traditional African hairstyle. Similarly, celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Kylie Jenner have faced backlash on social media for appropriating various aspects of different cultures. Hip hop originated from Black communities in the U.S.
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
-herself wearing a traditional African hairstyle. Similarly, celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Kylie Jenner have faced backlash on social media for appropriating various aspects of different cultures. Hip hop originated from Black communities in the U.S.
-online communities. Numerous instances involving celebrities have been reported, with accusations primarily circulating on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. For instance, pop singer Adele faced accusations of cultural appropriation after sharing an Instagram picture of
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
-online communities. Numerous instances involving celebrities have been reported, with accusations primarily circulating on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. For instance, pop singer Adele faced accusations of cultural appropriation after sharing an Instagram picture of
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As China cracks down on stories about men in love, female fans mourn the idealized romances | The Associated Press
For Cindy Zhong, like many young Chinese women, a relaxing night used to mean curling up with a steamy story about two men in love. Then her
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November 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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“Chinese female readers can no longer find a safe, uncensored space to place our desires,” said Zhong. China’s government has been tightening its grip on the LGBTQ+ community, shutting down rights groups and social media accounts.
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“Chinese female readers can no longer find a safe, uncensored space to place our desires,” said Zhong. China’s government has been tightening its grip on the LGBTQ+ community, shutting down rights groups and social media accounts.
Danmei promotion has caught by Chinese authorities. At least dozens of writers have been interrogated, arrested and charged with producing and selling obscene materials in China. Some writers have stopped publishing or taken work offline.
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Danmei promotion has caught by Chinese authorities. At least dozens of writers have been interrogated, arrested and charged with producing and selling obscene materials in China. Some writers have stopped publishing or taken work offline.
Some scholars believe the stories appeal to Chinese women as a way to think the other way of their country’s conservative gender values. “Women turn to Danmei for pure love, especially as they face pressure from families, peers and society to get married and have kids,” said Aiqing Wang.
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Some scholars believe the stories appeal to Chinese women as a way to think the other way of their country’s conservative gender values. “Women turn to Danmei for pure love, especially as they face pressure from families, peers and society to get married and have kids,” said Aiqing Wang.
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
-idols becomes nearly indistinguishable from human performers in terms of voice and interaction. because it can not replicate the complexity of human creativity. For human controlled virtual idols, there is an issue of consent. Because the performers behind the avatar are real humans.
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
-idols becomes nearly indistinguishable from human performers in terms of voice and interaction. because it can not replicate the complexity of human creativity. For human controlled virtual idols, there is an issue of consent. Because the performers behind the avatar are real humans.
Virtual idols are productions of technology and society. While human idols are real humans in the entertainment companies to entertain people. And the question of will technology make this distinction obsolete. It is unlikely to make the distinction obsolete entirely, as AI advances and virtual-
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Virtual idols are productions of technology and society. While human idols are real humans in the entertainment companies to entertain people. And the question of will technology make this distinction obsolete. It is unlikely to make the distinction obsolete entirely, as AI advances and virtual-
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
- created some sort of freedom for gays. At the end of the movie, they showed the gay relationships common in the present world. It is sad to see how the director had to supress his feelings back in the days when these things are not supported. It highlights how the forces of history
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
- created some sort of freedom for gays. At the end of the movie, they showed the gay relationships common in the present world. It is sad to see how the director had to supress his feelings back in the days when these things are not supported. It highlights how the forces of history
The movie didn't just talk about love but also freedom which is affected by social political forces, the tension between religion and sexuality. It also shows some sort of regret, missed chances and the pain they endured. The movie also shows how the historical events which is lifting of martial law
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The movie didn't just talk about love but also freedom which is affected by social political forces, the tension between religion and sexuality. It also shows some sort of regret, missed chances and the pain they endured. The movie also shows how the historical events which is lifting of martial law