Inequality at work How much is the work of a woman worth? Although the obvious answer should be ‘just as much as that of a man’, data suggest that we are still far from reaching gender equality in the workplace. As a recent report by the European Commission has revealed, in 2020, on average, women…
What is FGM? All operations requiring the removal of the external female genitalia or implying any damage to the female genital organs for non-medical purposes are classified as female genital mutilation. The procedure is widespread in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where it is usually performed on young women at any time from when…
Today we have had a chat with Lisa, an ANGI volunteer involved in the Anti-Covid-19 project. She explained to us what their activities are about. ANGI is the acronym for ‘Associazione Nuova Generazione Italo-Cinese’, which means ‘New Italian-Chinese Generation Association’. It is a non-profit association aimed at helping Chinese young people (mostly but not only)…
THE DAYS OF CONSUMERISM Year after year, days like Black Friday or Cyber Monday are becoming some of the most famous and influential events in our Western contemporary world: imported from the North American lifestyle, these unique events are turning into real traditions in the name of capitalism. While in Europe this post-modern tradition is…
Santa Fosca is an accommodation for university students that is located in the historical centre of Venice, and since 1981 it has been hosting many students, who chose to spend their university years in this peculiar housing. Life at Santa Fosca is something you cannot forget when you leave the place you are a different…
AC is the acronym for Azione Cattolica (“catholic action” in English) that is a secular catholic association, which cooperates with the ecclesiastical hierarchies of the Catholic Church. AC dates back to 1867, and since then, thanks to many volunteers, we have been able to enjoy and be part of this wonderful world, which operates in…
Who is a migrant? According to the IOM (International Organization for Migration), a migrant is “a person who moves away from his or her place of usual residence, whether within a country or across an international border, temporarily or permanently, and for a variety of reasons”. Moving away from the place where we live can…
Fast-fashion convenience How common is it for teenagers today to spend the afternoon shopping with friends? Why are some jeans they buy 20€, while other pairs cost much more? Aren’t they all jeans after all? The answers to these questions and their explanations may not be neither encouraging nor easy as one may think. On…
A symbol of many cultures The veil is one of the most visible symbols of Islam — which, after Christianity, is the second major religion worldwide. It is also a frequent matter of discussion: Why do women wear it? Who is entitled to decide whether or not it should be worn? Veils were common in…
How would you talk to your parents or friends if you were deaf? The answer is pretty straightforward: the most natural mean of communication for a hearing-impaired person is Sign Language, which conveys a message by employing hands and eyes, instead of voice and ears. A WORLD TO BE SEEN There are many prejudices associated…
