Frankenstein History w/ Hajar Yazdiha

Joined by guest host Hajar Yazdiha , Assistant Professor of Sociology and author of “ The Struggle For The People’s King ” (27:44), Adam and Hajar converse over inclusive language, and its impact on space-themed RPGs, the misremembered legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, and self-expression through natural hair. First, Adam and Hajar blast off into “wokeness” as a loud gaming minority critique Starfield’s character pronoun options, emphasizing the importance of language evolving in sync with social change (04:56). Then, they discuss a high schooler’s suspension over wearing his natural hair, shedding light on how systems, such as dress codes, perpetuate subtle mechanisms of racial and economic control (50:09). Tune in now and enjoy the type of conversations you wish you had around the workplace water cooler! [Episode Stories] Nexus Mods Boots Starfield Mod That Removed Pronoun Options Black Student Suspended Twice For Hairstyle, School Says It Isn’t Discrimination [Episode Links] Hajar Yazdiha ( ) Zinn Education Project ( Website ) Instagram ( @WaterCoolerTalkPod ) Artwork ( ) Water Cooler Talk Podcast | Episode 088

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Frankenstein History w/ Hajar Yazdiha is an episode from Water Cooler Talk Podcast by Adam William.

This episode is 106:19 long.

This episode was published on Oct 24, 2023.

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