October, 2014
Ghosts of History, New in Ceasefire - Monday, October 13, 2014 18:08 - 6 Comments
Ghosts of History">The Natives of Canada Ghosts of History
In the latest installment of his series on the forgotten victims of European colonialism, Ceasefire's Xain Storey examines the genocide of Canada's Aboriginals.
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, October 12, 2014 18:58 - 1 Comment
Arts & Culture">Incorrigible Idealist vs. Impenetrable Darkness: The suspect politics of ‘The Honourable Woman’ Arts & Culture
Heralded as a critical and popular success, the BBC TV series 'The Honourable Woman' has been particularly praised for its authentic and sensitive portrayal of the moral complexities of life in the occupied Palestinian territories. However, such recognition is largely misplaced, warns Tony McKenna.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, October 9, 2014 14:06 - 3 Comments
Comment">‘More welcome in a cage than on a stage’: On ‘Exhibit B’, Censorship and Liberal Outrage Comment
When the Barbican cancelled its 'Exhibit B' show two weeks ago, after a campaign by anti-racism campaigners, many within the liberal media cried censorship. Yet there was virtual silence when a Grime showcase event was cancelled at the same venue earlier this year. Such markedly different reactions highlight the power relations underpinning our cultural institutions, argues joel sharples.
New in Ceasefire, Radar Reports - Tuesday, October 7, 2014 18:28 - 0 Comments
Radar Reports">Teenage Pregnancies in Kenya: “I knew nothing about contraception and I was very much in love” Radar Reports
In recent years, Kenya has seen an alarming rise in teenage pregnancies, forcing thousands of girls to abandon their education early and spurring a national debate over the causes and repercussions of the issue. Susan Yara reports from Mombasa.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Monday, October 6, 2014 16:05 - 5 Comments
Politics">‘The right kind of perpetrator’: Race, religion and gender in the Rotherham child abuse scandal Politics
Recent coverage of the Rotherham child exploitation case has focused on the race, religion and ethnic background of the perpetrators. This fits neatly into a right-wing discourse around the supposed tyranny of political correctness and distracts from the prominent role of white, establishment figures in sexually exploiting children.
