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Author Archives: Hannah Beiderwieden
An Open Heart Can Go A Long Way
In my last blog post, I made a brief reference to the power of human interactions, no matter how short or long-lasting, in having an often inconceivable impact on somebody’s life. An encounter as brief as the few minutes … Continue reading
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Duke Engage Changes You
“Duke Engage changes you.” That’s what we were told repeatedly during Duke Engage Academy in May, yet at that point I did not quite understand what it was supposed to mean. Roughly two months later, I can relate. So I … Continue reading
The evils of inegalitarian social structures
Last Wednesday, we had the privilege of attending the ‘Consultative Conference on the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Xenophobia, and Related Intolerance’ (NAP) at the regional office of the Department of Justice. Karla and I had previously written a … Continue reading
Who Are The Criminals
If you hear “South Africa,” what are some pictures that come to your mind? For many people, it’s: safaris, Table Mountain, wine, shark diving, Nelson Mandela, or apartheid. For those digging just a tiny bit deeper, South Africa is associated … Continue reading
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I Wonder
Whether you were harmed by a single person or an entire system… is it possible to genuinely forgive and move on? I wonder. If you were declared an alien in your country of birth, forced to carry a … Continue reading
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How to Get Away With Sexual Assault
What do Stanford swimmer Brock Turner and South African president Jacob Zuma have in common? They both sexually assaulted a woman. Their cases both garnered a lot of public attention around the intersection of sexual assault, privilege, and justice … Continue reading
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The True Colors of The Rainbow Nation
A country’s laws are evidently a reflection of a country’s past and present values as well as a response to events or individuals that shaped its history. I have always been interested in the concepts of retributive and restorative justice, … Continue reading
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