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What is Orientalism? ⁠ ⁠ Shorthand it would be

What is Orientalism? ⁠
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Shorthand it would be referring to imitations and portrayals of Asian or Middle Eastern cultures by Westerners, typically for Western consumption, but these portrayals often promote Western superiority. It can be patronizing, exoticizing, fetishizing, and mystifying. Even if it’s subtle and not outwardly poorly meant, othering Eastern cultures like this places them in opposition to us (i.e. the West), where the East is framed as a sort of “exotic other” to our Western rationality. Orientalism magnifies this dichotomy between the cultures of the West versus the East. It also homogenizes “Eastern” and “Asian” cultures. ⁠
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This week join your hosts while they talk about di

This week join your hosts while they talk about different ways Orientalism has creeped into pop-culture for the past century. They chat Mulan, Freaky Friday, and Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone. Find the episode anywhere you get your podcasts! Just search Nearly Numinous.⁠
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Ever wonder what it is about cult leaders that dra

Ever wonder what it is about cult leaders that draw people to them? This week, join your hosts Rachel, Steph, and Jacqueline as they examine the charismatic leader and what makes people so willing to follow them, even when their ideas might seem radical or outlandish to outsiders. We discuss the specific terminology surrounding “cults,” if charisma is a dangerous characteristic, and whether or not the charismatic leader archetype is gendered.
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Mmmmmmm pancakes.... 🥞 This week, join all thr

Mmmmmmm pancakes.... 🥞

This week, join all three of your hosts while they have some pancakes and catch up! We talk a bit about the history of pancake Tuesday – and then get into what we’ve been up to lately, some awesome episodes to look forward to for the spring season, and a lot of updates on our pets. 🐱🐱 🦆

https://nearlynuminous.ca/2021/02/pancake-tuesday-a-casual-catch-up-with-the-hosts/
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This week, join Rachel and Steph as they discuss a

This week, join Rachel and Steph as they discuss all things eating and not-eating and how it relates to religion. They give some historical examples of fasting and other ascetic practices, but also get into the religious language we use surrounding the modern food and dieting industry.

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It's February 1st -- the Feast Day of Saint Brigid

It's February 1st -- the Feast Day of Saint Brigid and the start of Imbolc!

Join Steph and Jacqueline while they give you a ton of history on the beginning of Celtic Christianity and the history and contemporary relevance of St Brigid! And for an added surprise (like when St Brigid turns water into Ale, or when Jesus turns water into wine, or when Jacqueline turns water into Hot Chocolate) Rachel retells the greatest hits from the life of this beloved feminist and environmentalist Irish icon, who also happens to be a great Celtic Christian Saint and shares some traits (and maybe more?!) with the Celtic Pagan goddess of the same name.

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