The Exploitative Links Between Fast Fashion and Banana Republics

Understand Banana Republics and Fast Fashion According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a “banana republic” is “a small dependent country usually of the tropics; especially: one run despotically”. A banana republic typically has an unstable government, which is frequently brought on by the widespread misconduct among public servants. These regimes might oppress their citizens and be […]

Relief Denied: The Impact of Caste Identity on Dalits during Disasters

Disasters occur unpredictably, causing chaos and desolation amongst societies globally. Nevertheless, not everyone is affected uniformly. Disadvantaged communities, like Dalits and other lower castes communities in India, have to face a much harsher impact of the disaster’s aftermath. These at-risk communities deal with significant barriers when attempting to obtain disaster support and there are multiple […]

Understanding the Intersections of Caste, Religion, and Marginalisation: A Case Study of Dalit Christians in India

The Caste System & the Scheduled Castes Within the Indian subcontinent, the caste system is a complex social framework that establishes social stratification and enforces social limitations. It is symbolised by a hierarchy that divides society into multiple tiers based on birth and has historically been connected to particular professions and social responsibilities. According to […]