Much has been written about India’s soft power – how much it has, its sources and origins, and its deficits and applications. This article aims to place India’s soft power in context of other nations like China and the ...

In the past, scholars have argued that deliberation is important for a variety of reasons, including aiding in the development of political sophistication and decreasing attitudinal uncertainty (Gastil and Dillard 1999, ...

This study was designed to identify the frequency and portrayals of female characters in a sample of animated television shows consumed by U.S.-based children aged six to twelve. We conducted a content analysis of thirty ...

Historically, differences have existed between heterosexual men and women regarding the traits they value most in a potential romantic partner. For example, men have typically prioritized their partner’s physical attractiveness, ...

The Japanese film Gojira (known as Godzilla to Western audiences) is a kaiju or monster movie, and the first installment in the Gojira series. Gojira films are allegorical, and typically comment on the contemporary political ...

Almost two decades into the 21st century, television depictions of the chosen family are challenging the more traditional concept of the nuclear family. This essay explores how the pilot episodes of both Grace and Frankie ...

American undecided voters are the most critical to a presidential campaign, as they can make the difference between winning and losing. Data illustrates that undecided voters account for 15-30% of voters, and this number ...

Foreign visitors and experts’ engagement with the Smithsonian Institution, the US’ national museum, provide clues to understanding what is attractive about America. Of the 21 museums that make up the Smithsonian, for ...