Letter From the Editor: Where Culture Meets Conscience
Introducing Pacific Standard's October 2017 issue.
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Super Mario and Cultural Globalization
The video game icon is a great example of a process whereby ideas, meanings, and values are shared…
Totem Vodka and Indigenous Cultural Appropriation
When, if ever, is it acceptable to adopt the cultural icons of an outside group? By Alexandra Rodney…
Is Musical Taste Innate?
Researchers test the idea that musical tastes have a genetic basis. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Ian Waldie/Getty Images)…
Is Humanity Endangered?
A species of animal is defined as much by its culture as by its genetics. By that criterion, humanity’s status is quite precarious.
Netflix Responds to Criticism, Changes Its Sexist Description of ‘Pocahontas’
From an angry tweet to an actual change.
The Dark Side of Television’s ‘Golden Age’
Critics who champion TV's high-quality renaissance elevate the status of niche shows at the expense of those appreciated by "mass," lower-class audiences.
Rebuilding After Tragedy
A complicated blend of economics, culture, and infrastructure make it hard to find any right way to restore a city after disaster.
Treating vs. Healing: Understanding What Wellness Means to Patients
For those accustomed to Western medicine, it may seem crazy to refuse doctor-prescribed medicine. But to truly be a healer, doctors must understand what makes a patient feel well.
When Culture’s Soft Power Confronts Hard Limits
Music- and art-based outreach programs have been successful in combating extremism in cities like Minneapolis, but they're facing a roadblock. Stringent visa standards from the State Department are blocking many foreign artists from entering the country, and harming communities that need these programs the most.