As the world’s largest and most populous continent, Asia is home to a wide range of cultures and religions. Different celebrations occur here during this period which often dates back millenia. Because of this wide variety, this article will focus on specific parts of Asia. The variety of religions and
▶︎ Live Show – Ep 4: Swedish Politics, COP26 and tensions between Poland & Belarus!
In the fourth episode of the Live show, we talk about the recent developments in Swedish Politics, the happenings at COP26, and the tensions between Poland and Belarus – you do not want to miss this! *This episode was recorded on the 10th of November 2021 and is a partly
Yet another unintended Brexit casualty: How will Britain fare without au-pairs?
Working as an au pair is seen by many as a great opportunity for young people to live in and learn about other countries and cultures. In Europe, working as an au pair was made possible in 1969 with an agreement from the Council of Europe. This allowed au pairs
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In the third episode of the Live show, we dive into unprecedented actions that could inevitably lead to a global disaster, the latest flavors of ice cream, the newest Batman trailer, and talk about the current events of the week! *This episode was recorded on the 27th of October 2021
A Call for Change: The Impact of Student Protests Throughout History
Advocating for anarchy or acting for a better society? In recent years, students have mobilised to demand action on climate change, raise awarness of excessively high tuition fees and to call out systematic racial discrimination. Student activism including protests of this kind is however not a new phenomenon. Rather, history
Winter Holidays Across the World: Eastern Europe and Russia
The wide variety of customs and traditions practiced in Eastern Europe during the winter holidays reflects the region’s cultural diversity. Yet, a defining feature of this time of year is its close connection to religion. Research suggests that in most countries, the vast majority of the adult population identifies with
The quest for the white gold: Bolivia’s long road towards its ‘lithium dream’
The quest for the white gold: Bolivia’s long road towards its ‘lithium dream’ Due to the ongoing climate crisis, the world is currently forced to embark on the challenging mission of globally transiting from the extraction and burning of fossil fuels. Expanding renewable energy is crucial, but its underlying technologies
Zwarte Piet: A Dutch Tradition with a Racist Colour
This article is an opinion piece and its contents represent the standpoint of its author, not UPF Lund or The Perspective’s editorial board. Knocked to the ground, held in a headlock for thirty minutes and taken to the police station afterwards. The reason for this heavy-handed arrest in 2011? Wearing t-shirts with
▶︎ Live Show – Ep 2: Nobel prizes and Brexit deals!
In the second episode of the Perspective Radio’s Live show, we discuss the outcomes of Brexit and what that may mean for other EU member states who would want to follow in the same path, as well as the exciting news of who this year’s Nobel prize winners are! *This
COP26: “Is this how it is doomed to end?”
“Is this how our story is due to end?”, asked Sir David Attenborough during his speech at this year’s highly anticipated 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26). Despite the high hopes, the outcome of the climate summit was labeled as a “failure” and “disappointing” by many. Is any real progress