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Unveiling the Medieval Origins: How Ancient Christian Ideals Shape Women’s Beauty Standards Today, Cambridge Scholar Reveals

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Cambridge, UK – Scholars at the University of Cambridge are shedding light on the origins of the idea that true beauty lies within and its impact on the control of women’s dress. According to a recent talk at the university, influential male writers in the third century used this Christian concept to manipulate and regulate how women presented themselves. Alexandra Zhirnova, a Cambridge scholar, highlighted the misogynistic views held by medieval Christian men towards women’s appearance as part of her research. She explained that as Christianity became integrated into patriarchal societies during the Middle Ages, … Read more

Taliban’s Discriminatory Gender Policies Disqualify Them as Afghanistan’s Legitimate Government, Says Afghan Legal Scholar

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KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban’s reestablishment of control over Afghanistan following their seizure of Kabul on August 15, 2021, has raised questions about their legitimacy as a government under international law. The Taliban’s dismal record on human rights, particularly their discriminatory gender policies, has drawn criticism from legal scholars who argue that these policies disqualify them from being recognized as the country’s legitimate government. According to Afghan legal scholar Haroun Rahimi, the Taliban’s ability to be recognized as a government hinges on their willingness to adhere to modern-day international human rights law. However, their commitment … Read more

Joseph Hassett: From Irish-American Lawyer to Exemplary Scholar of Yeats and Literature

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Dublin, Ireland – The Museum of Literature Ireland recently held a special event to honor the remarkable accomplishments of Joseph Hassett, an Irish-American lawyer with a deep passion for Irish literature, particularly the works of Yeats. Unlike many such events, Hassett was alive, well, and present to receive this well-deserved recognition. Hailing from Buffalo, New York State, Hassett can trace his Irish roots back to the late 19th century. Although he was not born in Ireland himself, his connection to the country is unmistakable. His great-grandfather, Dennis Hassett, was drawn to the Buffalo area by … Read more