Through a strong emphasis on originating art and culture from within and fostering a spirit of national participation, QM is helping Qatar find its own distinctive voice in today's
global cultural debates.
Not exact matches
(i) the question of gay rights — funny I agree with gay rights, must be a political
debate at its heart (ii) a wonan's right to choose — funny I agree with this, see above thought (iii) teaching evolution in school — again I agree (iv) my ability to buy a glass of wine on Sunday — definitely politics here (v) immunizing teens against HPV — got my kids immunized, not even politics here (vi) population control — this is religions fault??? no this is
cultural (vii) assisted suicide at end of life — agree with that, still have my religion (viii)
global warmning — agree it needs to get fixed, doesn't have anything to do with religion
Youth programs such as Model United Nations programs,
debates, fellowships,
cultural exchange programs, trainings and the use of technology — social media are very effective ways of creating awareness on
global education.
Facts and anecdotes examine the historic, scientific, economic, political,
cultural, and literary aspects of coal, as well as the current
debates about energy consumption, developing nations, and
global warming.
At Tate, Paul creates platforms for
cultural engagement with contemporary art by programming talks, symposia, workshops and live art events including The Status of Difference (ideas /
debate series, 2008 - 2010), Conversation Pieces (ongoing artist talks series),
Global Modernities (Tate Triennial conference, March 2009) and Afrodizzia (Late at Tate, Feb 2010).
Overall the works provide insight into a nation which is the subject of enthralling and controversial
debates and which will play a critical role on the
global stage in the 21st century, not only because of its classical traditions, but also because of its rapid economic and
cultural growth.
In the first weeks of this 10th anniversary year of the September 11th attacks and the subsequent invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, with
global economic and political policies fueling conflict and prompting revolt, there have been numerous programs, talks, and
debates around the city about walls: metaphorical walls created by censorship, physical walls dividing Israeli and Palestinian territories or Mexican borders, but also boundaries that some artists insist are essential to maintaining the integrity of
cultural expression and identity.
Although I don't know how the hostess picks themes or manages to manage things, in my brief experience with the blog, you are much more likely to find a sensible and creative discussion of how to actually address the issue (
global warming, sustainability, and related matters of living well within our environment) on the family, local, or
cultural levels than you are to find a large acrimonious
debate among (often anonymous) people.
The
debate about climate change here often dwells on the direct effects of
global warming on our natural and
cultural heritage, along with the damage it will cause to agriculture and tourism.