I have observed that Palestinians are often put on a moral litmus test and generalized based on the actions of groups or individuals who do not represent the entire population. Palestinian society is often framed as uniquely conservative or violent, leading some to argue that supporting Palestinians is incompatible with progressive politics.

So, can a man still be a feminist today? I believe so, but it demands humility. Being a feminist man is about listening, questioning one’s own privileges, and choosing to stand up when silence would be more comfortable.

Are these algorithmic beauty standards merely reproducing age-old sexist and racist stereotypes, or might they also disrupt them? How do concepts from feminist theory – like the male gaze, intersectionality, or data feminism – help us critically understand this new digital beauty culture?

When there is a need, demand follows. The sex industry in Japan has thrived and gotten through the loopholes that the Prostitution Prevention Law still possesses, so widespread to the point that it is becoming one of the most chosen places for ‘sex-tourism. Demands are sourced locally, but the rising number of foreigners engaging in sexual exploitation of vulnerable, freelance sex workers is what is causing the scenario to occur more frequently.