By Ericka Valladares Feminism. Equality. Women’s rights. These are terms that are becoming increasingly visible in the media. Women are not asking for equality anymore; they are shouting for it, fighting for it, and getting it. Maybe it’s not a radical change that will take place overnight, but it’s an unstoppable and steady process.
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by Dong Han Lee How would it be to study in an unconventional high school or to study at home by yourself? If you happen to be a junior high student in the last twenty years, you probably spend eight hours a day and sometimes even more at cram schools.
By Trista Yo-Ting Hung What is Autism? According to The National Autistic Society, autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them. In Taiwan, we call people with autism “star children,” because they can be so hard to understand and get close to that they are like people from the stars.
People often say language is the bridge between human beings. However, language can be complicated and perplexing for people with autism. They don’t understand other people’s use of language or know how to express their emotions and thoughts. Therefore, they choose to express their feelings with the methods they are familiar with, such as screaming, shouting, crying, or throwing a tantrum. Also, autistic individuals may have repetitive behavior. For example, they keep clapping their hands, scratching their body, or singing. They have limited but extremely preoccupying interests, or they insist on doing something only with a certain ritual. By Andrea Parra Ch. Email replaced letters; tablets will soon replace books and note pads. This is not new for any of us. We can’t deny that these are options that make our life easier, that’s why we choose them and even think we won’t be able to survive without them. Yes, you are not the only one on earth who has wondered how people managed to live without the internet 50 years ago. Don’t get me wrong, I love libraries. But, seriously. How? Technology convinces us that we shouldn’t live without things that are useful and time-saving. Imagine yourself writing a 2-page essay on a typewriter with no autocorrect option or even a backspace key to deal with mistakes. If it was me I would go crazy. But we are sold an idea that these creations are perfect and we get so hypnotized by their features that we forget that nothing is perfect and that there might be a not-so-good side of the story. Salesmen don’t lie to us, but neither do they say the entire truth. At some point in our lives, we notice how technology makes us antisocial by making us social in a virtual world (you don’t exist if you don’t have twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts). But we rarely talk about the health issues that overusing technology can bring us. Most of these conditions are irreversible and knowing about them might give us a chance of avoiding major damage to our bodies.
By Delrina Fan Countries around the world vary in language, mannerisms, social norms, and, notably, food. Due to the multiplicity of cultures there are always countless new and exciting foods to sample. However, in this world of food there is a lot more to keep in mind than simply eating. In every country there is different etiquette and manners that go along with devouring food. To avoid accidentally insulting one another’s culture it’s imperative to respect and be aware of local customs. I am a Taiwanese-American girl with a passion for food and eating. While being in Taiwan I would have to say that I have dived into the local customs of eating, at least most of the time. It’s time for me to give you an insight into the world of Taiwanese cuisine as well as the culture and lifestyle that go along with the consumption of food (and these are all my pictures!). Me inviting you into the world of Taiwan
by Allen Jing-Ren Yao Before I went abroad to Europe, I had never left my family. Therefore, when I got the offer to be an exchange student in the Netherlands, I was both thrilled and terrified. Finally, I could see the world from my own perspective, and yet I would be totally alone. Before my trip, I made the best preparations I could. I booked the best-reviewed hostels, I listed the attractions I wanted to see, and found the best transportation routes. I thought that would be the safest way to travel alone: everything would be planned. The problem is, however, that plans never catch up with unforeseen changes.
The first thing I wanted to know when I arrived in a new city was where I was. On my first trip, I downloaded maps to my phone, but I could never find out where I was or which direction I should go. I stood in front of a public map for more than half an hour just to look for the hostel, which was just two minutes away from the train station. After that, I realized that I couldn’t read maps at all. The only solution was to depend on the GPS in my phone if I wanted to survive. By Louise Devillers Japan should be ashamed of its national history. That’s a severe ruling. The Japanese colonial past still lives on despite the passage of time. Feelings of indignation felt by those countries which demand Japan’s repentance keep popping up on a regular basis in world news. Why is that? And what about Taiwanese people’s view of all of this?
By Ko-Cheng Chin Learning a new language is always difficult, especially without the help of a language you are familiar with. I had tutoring in English, and my tutor once told me: “An idiot living in an English-speaking country manages to learn English.” I thought it was really funny at the time and, of course, very true. His words made me believe I could learn English. (I may not be smart but I am far from stupid, however I still took a long time to become conversant in the language.)
By Joie Ham “Any woman who desires to dress as a man must receive permission from police headquarters.” The three pillars of France—liberté, égalité, fraternité—recognize the freedom of two brothers in love to wed, but neglect the freedom of a sister to appear in public as she fancies. Only in early 2013, the Ministry of Women’s Rights officially endorsed Parisienne liberty to put on trousers. In other parts of France, however, for a woman to lawfully wear pantaloons in public, she still needs to be riding bicycles or a horse. (Don’t believe me? Read for yourself!) By all means, this clause has no legal value anymore. Still, women around the world are forced to dress up and down reflecting the composure of the subject, the ambiance of the environment, and the fashion trend of the era.
Do Japanese women want foreign children? by Saori Abe Whom do you want to marry? What features does your ideal partner have? I am pretty sure most women have thought of things like:
“ I want my future husband to be tall.” “ I want him to be gentleman and romantic.” Today, more and more women in Japan have begun to become attracted to non-Japanese husbands. Seeing Japanese women with foreign husbands has become a common sight not only in Japan but also throughout the world. |
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May 2024
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