Quarantines, strict hygiene rules and panic buying have been observed since the coronavirus COVID-19 started spreading. A few movies depict similar situations.
Author: Deutsche Welle
K-Pop’s Dark and Tragic Underbelly
A recent series of suspected suicide deaths of South Korean artists have exposed the industry's exploitative demands, relentless media scrutiny and vicious online abuse that takes a psychological toll …
K-Pop Stars Get Prison Terms for Gang Rape
South Korean pop stars – Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon – were jailed for assaulting drunk, unconscious women.
Beate Uhse: The Woman Behind the World’s First Sex Shop
In the post world war period, Beate Uhse — a former pilot — would sell brochures and pamphlets on marital hygiene to women in Flensberg, Germany.
How to Look After Your Mental Health
Here are some practical, everyday things to keep in mind for your mental wellbeing.
The Dark Side of Oktoberfest
A week into the 186th Oktoberfest, Munich police reported 25 cases of sexual assault, including three rapes.
‘She Said’: #MeToo and the Makings of a Movement
The book details the steps two New York Times reporters took to unearth decades-old assault allegations.
Turkish Rappers Call on Citizens to Speak up With Music Video
The video paints a gloomy picture of Turkey and a host of grievances: Murders of women, the destruction of the environment, cruelty to animals, nepotism and police violence.
Why Do Our Brains Love Instagram?
When we receive a like notification on social media, the brain's reward system is activated giving us instant gratification.