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Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 🚺 and in our #Inequalities podcast for #FutureFramedTV, Alice Krozer speaks to Lydia Cordero Cabrera, women’s rights activist specialized in familial and sexual violence and executive director of the organization Casa Amiga Esther Chavez Cano, a safe house for women victims of violence in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. 🟣 In this episode, we explore the circumstances that have led to the widespread violence against women in Ciudad Juarez and the creation of Casa Amiga as a sanctuary offering protection and support for women escaping abusive environments. 🏭 We dive into the historical context of a place like Ciudad Juarez, where its proximity to the U.S. border and the presence of maquiladoras—foreign-run manufacturing operations in Mexico—created key factors for unequal working conditions for women like exploitative working conditions for women, long hours that neglect childcare responsibilities, and organized crime operations such as human trafficking. 👨👩👧👦 Additionally, we delve into the vital role of family in preventing further violence. By offering proper guidance and education to young boys, setting positive examples, and shielding children from both organized crime and violent environments, families can help break the cycle of abuse. 📺 You can watch the full episode on this relevant and urgent topic by following the link in the first comment 🔗

#IdiomsOfNormality: Dr. Jonathan Marshall, from the University of Technology Sydney, joins Dr. Paul Mason in conversation for our Idioms of Normality podcast, part of the collective podcast project #FutureFramedTV. 🎙️ Dr. Marshall is the author of the chapter Ambiguity in Politics and the Expression of Complexities in Australian Governmental Responses, featured in The Anthropology of Ambiguity (Manchester University Press). In this episode, we explore: 🔍 The patterns that shape our perception of normality and how the systems and structures we live within can create the very problems they aim to solve. 🌍 The complexities of proposed solutions and their real-world impact—or lack thereof—on a future already grappling with the climate crisis. 🌱 What resilience looks like at the local, community level, and how we can harness renewable energy to ensure a just and equitable approach to confronting climate change. 📺 Watch the full interview via the link in the first comment and let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👇 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis #SocialImpact #TheAnthropolgyofAmbiguity

#IdiomsOfNormality: Dr. Anton Piyarathne in conversation with Dr. Paul Mason🎙️ 🌍 On episode #2 of our miniseries The Anthropology of Ambiguity, focused on the book by the same name published by Manchester University Press, we had a rich conversation with Dr. Piyarathne about what normality looks like amid civil unrest in a rioting country, sharing his upbringing in the conflicted 1970s Sri Lanka. 🌪️ Anton tells us about how ambiguity was experienced in his childhood when constant riots coexisted with school commutes and political power was in the hands of few, and how ordinary people can deconstruct ambiguity to have an ordinary life within an abnormal context. 🔍 We learn about the vital role mythology played as part of creating a sensation of “normality”, and how these narratives were used to both legitimize power and make the population suspicious of their own neighbors. 🖋️ We also discuss how humor and jokes - including those in cartoons - became part of daily language and served the powerful purpose of communication when intense censorship was perpetrated by the state. 📺 Watch the full interview by following the link in the first comment and tell us your what you think below 👇

🌍 Nadia De Leon, Director of the Center of Educational Research in Panama (CIEDU) in conversation with Dr. Connie Nshemereirwe, PhD for the latest episode of our podcast A is not for Apple. ✏️ In this episode, Nadia tells us about the Panamanian initiative to include over 300 schools in an education program that not only covers elemental subjects like Language and Maths but presents an integrated approach that provides for key factors like nutrition and mental health. 📖 Nadia emphasizes the importance of a 360-degree project in which resources are primarily focused on building an educational system that includes teacher training and health prevention programs for schools in Indigenous reservations. 💡 Although concrete results are yet to be studied, there is no doubt that a more holistic approach to primary-level education is key to developing more complete human beings for the future. 📺 Watch the full interview by following the link on the first comment and tell us what we can learn from the type of program Nadia is telling us about 👇

#IdiomsOfNormality: Tim Heffernan Ph.D., coauthor and editor of The Anthropology of Ambiguity, in conversation with Dr. Paul Mason. 🎙️ In the first episode of the new miniseries presented by our Idioms of Normality podcast for #FutureFramedTV, we discover the role of ambiguity in the management - and recovery - of the different crises we may face as a society. 🌍 Understanding that normality looks very different in all corners of the world, we take a look at how doubt and uncertainty can be used to shift the focus of responsibility when it comes to economic, natural, or social turmoil. 🔍 We get a unique perspective on how the ideas of failure and achievement need the lens of ambiguity to become flexible and find balance with one another, and how critical thinking is key to challenging uncertainty. 📚 Published in May by Manchester University Press, The Anthropology of Ambiguity provides fresh insights into how ambiguity influences our understanding of crises, how we respond to them, and the goals we set as individuals and as a society moving forward. 📺 Watch the full interview by following the link in the first comment and tell us your conclusions below 👇 #Normality  #Anthropology #Ambiguity #SocialResponsibility #CriticalThinking #CrisisManagement

🌍✨ Exciting News from our Idioms of Normality podcast! ✨🌍 We are thrilled to announce a new miniseries in the frame of our Idioms of Normality podcast, hosted by Dr. Paul Mason, centered around the book The Anthropology of Ambiguity, edited by Mahnaz Alimardanian and Tim Heffernan Ph.D. 🚀 Launching on Thursday, October 17, 2024, this series explores the intricate nature of ambiguity in human life. According to the editors, far from being just a puzzle to solve, ambiguity is a lens through which we can explore our shared humanity—from the crises that challenge us to the everyday moments that shape our experiences. 📚 The Anthropology of Ambiguity offers a fresh perspective on the sociocultural dimensions of what we consider "normal." Drawing on vivid case studies from countries like Japan, Iceland, Australia, and China, this collection deeply examines how ambiguity influences our identities, drives innovation, and shapes collective meaning. 🤝 Join us in discovering how ambiguity can merge with anthropology, philosophy, and psychology to explore what it means to be human. Together, we’ll uncover how embracing ambiguity can lead to deeper understanding and dialogue. 📺 Watch the full preview by following the link in the first comment and tell us what you expect from this new project below 👇 Stay tuned for all our updates and join our newsletter at www.tracesdreams.com 📩 #IdiomsOfNormality #Anthropology #Ambiguity #TheAnthropologyOfAmbiguity #Philosophy #FutureFramedTV #TracesAndDreams #NewRelease

🌍✨ Exciting News from our Idioms of Normality podcast! ✨🌍 We are thrilled to announce a new miniseries in the frame of our Idioms of Normality podcast, hosted by Dr. Paul Mason, centered around the book The Anthropology of Ambiguity, edited by Mahnaz Alimardanian and Tim Heffernan Ph.D. 🚀 Launching on Thursday, October 17, 2024, this series explores the intricate nature of ambiguity in human life. According to the editors, far from being just a puzzle to solve, ambiguity is a lens through which we can explore our shared humanity—from the crises that challenge us to the everyday moments that shape our experiences. 📚 The Anthropology of Ambiguity offers a fresh perspective on the sociocultural dimensions of what we consider "normal." Drawing on vivid case studies from countries like Japan, Iceland, Australia, and China, this collection deeply examines how ambiguity influences our identities, drives innovation, and shapes collective meaning. 🤝 Join us in discovering how ambiguity can merge with anthropology, philosophy, and psychology to explore what it means to be human. Together, we’ll uncover how embracing ambiguity can lead to deeper understanding and dialogue. 📺 Watch the full preview by following the link in the first comment and tell us what you expect from this new project below 👇 Stay tuned for all our updates and join our newsletter at www.tracesdreams.com 📩 #IdiomsOfNormality #Anthropology #Ambiguity #TheAnthropologyOfAmbiguity #Philosophy #FutureFramedTV #TracesAndDreams #NewRelease

#InequalitiesPodcast: Dr. Raúl Zepeda Gil, sociologist and political scientist, on the damaging assumptions about NiNis (NEETs in English) and how more thorough studies can destigmatize an important portion of Mexico’s youth. 📈 In the newest episode of our Inequalities podcast, hosted by Dr. Alice Krozer for #FutureFramedTV, we learn about how NiNi’s - Mexico’s population that is not a part of the traditional workforce nor currently studying - are commonly correlated to organized crime, even when a closer look at the statistics gives us a broader and more complex answer. 📊 Dr. Zepeda tells us about how studies regarding people outside traditional labor and education are often associated with criminal categories when the reality shows that both the perpetrators and victims of organized crime don’t fit into the definition of NiNi. 📰 We discuss the ecological fallacies surrounding the marginalized youth, especially boys, and how the term NiNi sheds a prejudiced light on young people that doesn’t show the full picture of their realities. 👨🍼 We also learn about better possible approaches to this population and how improving educational curriculums can play an important role in keeping young men out of crime, along with creating government programs that tackle the root of the problem and fostering healthy and responsible family presence. 🤝 Join us in getting a clearer view of the causes and consequences of mislabelling the statistics associated with idle youth, beginning by understanding that the NEET state can be transitory and often leaves out a wide spectrum of reality for the people it categorizes. 📺 Watch the full episode by following the link in our first comment. Discover all our podcasts and projects and join our newsletter on www.tracesdreams.com 📩 #Inequalities #Neets #NiNis #Education #Employment #Equality #Mexico 

#SustainableFashion: Sally Heale and Sennait Ghebreab in conversation with Samara Croci. 📚 We're thrilled to share a brand-new, enlightening podcast from #FutureFramedTV by traces&dreams that delves into a groundbreaking new book, a must-read for anyone in the fashion industry. Authored by two eminent fashion professors, Sennait Ghebreab and Sally Heale, hosted here by Samara Croci, this book is born from years of academic and practical exchanges with students and industry professionals. 🌱 T"Responsible 9 Framework™," it's more than just a book; it's a comprehensive guide towards sustainable practices in the fashion world. This book offers an in-depth look at the evolving sustainability landscape and how it's reshaping the industry's future. 🔄 What makes this book stand out is its unique approach, shifting the focus from traditional product-centric strategies to a 'Conscious Item' and 'Circular Services' mindset. It's not just about creating fashion; it's about fostering a community, redefining value, and establishing accountable systems that support a responsible and sustainable future. Featuring insights from global brands like Stella McCartney, Zalando, and Arc'teryx, and complemented by expert opinions, this framework offers practical, real-world applications. It's a treasure trove of knowledge for students in advanced Fashion Management, Fashion Brand Management, and Fashion Marketing, as well as reflective leaders and practitioners in the industry. 👥 Join us in exploring this transformative journey in fashion sustainability. Let's embrace the change and be part of a more responsible and conscious fashion future. 🔗 Learn more about the book and its visionary authors watching the podcast in the first comment Discover all our podcasts and projects and join our newsletter on www.tracesdreams.com 📩 #Sustainability #FashionInnovation #ResponsibleFashion #FashionEducation #CircularFashion #ThoughtLeadership #MultiDisciplinaryApproach #InnovationInFashion #SustainablePractices

"Look at the Pact for the Future that emerged from the recent Summit for the Future at the United Nations in New York. It reads like they think they are ‘supermen’ (mostly men involved) – able to do things that they clearly cannot and never have been able to do. If we try to understand today’s widespread anxiety and despair can we grasp its global presence without recognizing that the floodgates of failure and fear are opened by the expectations of certainty and power that are just not part of a universe that is a constant fount of difference, novelty, indeterminism, unknowability. Systematically under-nourished, our imagination betrays us. The cost of futures illiteracy is the damage caused by humanity’s vain efforts to conquer the world and by extension each other." Riel Miller I couldn't agree more! Yes, we need, more than ever, #futuresliteracy ... and #narrativeliteracy, less #narcissism, and more inclusive and respectful #collaborations. These are, in my opinion, the foundations for a wiser tomorrow, the more equal, more sustainable, more inclusive tomorrow we dream of and work for at traces&dreams.