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img of The Unspoken Barrier: How CV and Resume Requirements Reinforce Western Cultural Dominance in Global Hiring
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Geopolitics
The Unspoken Barrier: How CV and Resume Requirements Reinforce Western Cultural Dominance in Global Hiring

European employers expect CVs with personal details and longer narratives while American companies prefer concise, outcome-focused resumes without personal information. This superficial formatting bias represents another invisible barrier that unfairly penalizes global talent from the Global South seeking opportunities in Western markets through cultural gatekeeping.

img of The Eurovision Double Standard: Cultural Imperialism Masquerading as Musical Unity
5 min read
Geopolitics
The Eurovision Double Standard: Cultural Imperialism Masquerading as Musical Unity

The Duffer Brothers announced the final season of 'Stranger Things' will premiere on November 26 and be screened in theaters, while Eurovision introduced new voting rules after controversies regarding Israel's entry. It's deeply troubling how Western cultural institutions like Eurovision continue to weaponize cultural platforms while turning a blind eye to the systematic oppression and suffering in Gaza.