Problematic Authors: Should We Separate the Writer from the Writing?

by Alex Daud Briggs. J.K. Rowling has had a few controversies over the years but the latest has plunged her into some deep water. Twitter has given everyone a voice and some of our favourite authors have not been saying nice things. Rowling has been found supporting a transphobic speaker and later posting what many saw as a hateful comment regarding trans rights, stating that … Continue reading Problematic Authors: Should We Separate the Writer from the Writing?

Kanye West and the Development of ‘Offensive Fashion’

By Meg Burgess Kanye West – one of the most decorated hip-hop artists in history, with 21 Grammy wins and 68 nominations to his name, as well as the fashion entrepreneur behind the ÔÇ£YeezyÔÇØ brand. ÔÇ£YeezyÔÇØ is estimated to bring in $1.5 billion (┬ú1.16 billion) in revenue in 2019, so the question is, amongst so much controversy, how is he able to sell out a … Continue reading Kanye West and the Development of ‘Offensive Fashion’