Author Archives: Eaman

Asian Influence of the West:

I recently watched this video clip on Asian influence of the West. The video was called America In The 21st Century’s View Of Asia. This was at an Ethics Matters conference. The speaker Kishore Mahubani, in the video first started … Continue reading

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West Vs. Rest

The rise of Western power has had a huge impact on South East Asia. Some of these influences have been negative, while some positive. Some of the more positive outcomes include modern medicine, sanitation, and technology. Yet how long do … Continue reading

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Women in the Media:

In our cafe discussion group we talked about hyper masculinity, a theme that was presented upon in class. We talked about what it means, and how the current culture we live in addresses it. This theme of hyper masculinity caused … Continue reading

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Exploitation of Pakistan: 1st world Demand

When one travels to South Asia, they see women dressed in vibrant fabrics, and colorful bangles.  Yet under those layers of fabrics lie hungry stomachs, and under those lively bangles are nothing but weak, and swollen wrists. South Asian countries, … Continue reading

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West vs. East: Living in a Bubble

The Western world is very different than the East. Yet why are they so different, and what keeps them worlds apart? I recently read this article called Desert of the Real, by the philosopher Slavoj Zizek. I thought it was … Continue reading

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The Veil: East vs. West

Today’s blog is going to be a little different then the topics I have earlier discussed. I have recently read the novel Veil, by Christian Joppke, which examines Islam, the headscarf issue, and Muslim identities. This book along with other … Continue reading

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Evolution of Fashion:

Fashion is an art form.  Ones clothes, and style is a way of expression.  Yet it not only expresses the individual, but also represents evolution and histories of societies.  Clothing in India and Pakistan signifies ethnicities, and geography.  Common clothing … Continue reading

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Bollywood Vs. Hollywood

In this blog, I am going to discuss ways in which the West has influenced the East.  Specifically, I am going to be talking about South East Asia, for example countries such as India and Pakistan.  Currently India and Pakistan … Continue reading

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Globalization In The Fashion Industry:

Everyday, we as humans have choices to make. For example what to eat, where to shop, what to buy, and what to wear.  Yet are “we” really making those choices, or have we been subconsciously told what to do. I … Continue reading

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East Meets West:

~:.East Meets West.:~ This blog is called East meets West.  Yet you are probably confused, and wondering what this case study blog is even about. Well it’s all about fashion!  Specifically on East meets West fashion.  By East meets West, … Continue reading

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