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Backburners – Preparing for the Worst as a Third Culture Kid
In a recent study, researchers explored how new communication tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, make it easier for individuals to keep ‘backburners’. What is a backburner, you ask? A backburner is someone who you are not involved with at […]
Detachment and an Adult Third Culture Kid
There were several observations that John Bowlby, a British psychologist famous for his work in child development, made on attachment theory. One of these was the following scenario consisting of three stages: A primary caregiver leaves his or her infant […]
From Obama to Uma: Famous Third Culture Kids
Famous Third Culture Kids (TCKs) American Sociologist, David Pollock, is a pioneer in the Third Culture Kid (TCK) movement. In his book “Third Culture Kids: Growing up Among Worlds,” he elaborates, “A Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a person who […]
What is a Third Culture Kid?
When we refer to ourselves as a TCK, the people listening to us could give us a confused look. So for those with the confused look, what is a TCK? TCK is an abbreviation of the term Third Culture Kid, […]
How Can a Beauty Routine Become a Celebration of Culture and Identity?
Have you ever looked in the mirror while applying your makeup and realized that it’s more than just a routine — it’s a ritual, a connection to something deeper?
Why Some Cultures Don’t Talk About Elder Abuse and Why That’s a Problem
In some communities, the idea of elder abuse doesn’t even come up because nobody wants to admit that it happens.
Inga Aksamit on Exploring the Challenges of Growing Up Between Cultures
Author and travel writer Inga Aksamit takes readers on a journey through her globally nomadic childhood in “Between Worlds: An Expat’s Quest for Belonging.”
Is Middle Eastern Representation In Pop Culture Going In the Right Direction?
From a white man playing an Arab swordsman in 1983’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” to the use of desert landscapes in science fiction to Persian vampires, one could argue that Middle Eastern representation in pop culture — while making good strides in the right direction — still has a ways to go.
