My topic is on the cultural heritage of Hong Kong. I chose this topic because as a resident of Hong Kong, I have many different views about the culture in Hong Kong. These involve the lingering effects from the British colonization and the transition that is still currently occurring as Hong Kong is returned to mainland China. […]

What does the idea of “access” mean in these examples? What solutions are being called for and can you think of any others? How far should we go in changing existing structures to accommodate more people–do we draw the line anywhere? Are these instances unethical–why or why not? In the ableism article, Andersen discusses how […]

For most folks, going through airport security consists of getting their bags scanned and going through a quick screening for explosives and they’re set to travel (as long as they did not carry any explosives). However, for transgender passengers, the experience is very different. When transgender passengers get screened for explosives, they often set the […]

To me, the purpose of a museum is to exhibit objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural significance. While Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation both fall under the umbrella of plantation museums, they vary drastically in their respective layout and purpose. From Oak Alley’s website, Oak Alley advertises itself as a restaurant and inn rather than a […]

In the museum scene from Black Panther, Killmonger expresses the desire to have the Wakandan artifact returned to him. When the museum guide said that these items were not for sale, he retaliated with the rhetorical question about how her ancestors originally obtained the artifact. This scene raises the debate on whether museums should return […]