Tag: culture

From Nostalgia to Controversy: The Evolution of Sinterklaas and the Black Pete Debate in the Netherlands

18th Dec 2023

Worldwide, all societies need to question their taken-for-granted cultural practices and how they might uphold established inequalities. We need new cultural practices that value diversity, dignity and respect above tradition. … More From Nostalgia to Controversy: The Evolution of Sinterklaas and the Black Pete Debate in the Netherlands

The Ethnic Identity Crisis of First and Second Generation of Immigrants

30th Nov 2022

Author: Lanna El Hussein, BA Erasmus Student (MU Dept. of International Development) Living between two different values, languages and traditions.Trying to fulfill both cultural expectationsand secretly hoping to feel like I am part of both ethnic groups one dayand hoping to get an answer to the question:“Where do I really belong?” Lanna El Hussein Who … More The Ethnic Identity Crisis of First and Second Generation of Immigrants