Interculture

22. Beauty Standards

How do you feel about men under six feet? Women with fake lashes? This week we discuss beauty standards. Jenna complains about the time, money, and effort required to meet society's standards of female beauty. Ibrahim considers plastic surgery. All in all, we remain cynical about the future standards of appearance and how far our looks-obsessed society will devolve. Write to Us! interculturepodcast@gmail.com @interculturepod http://interculturepodcast.com/

21. Multiculturalism: Tolerance and Fear

This week we dive into multiculturalism- What it means for governments and individuals, and the advantages and critiques of multicultural societies. In our intro, Ibrahim discusses the upcoming Turkish election, while Jenna discusses a weird quirk in Turkish culture. We also touch on the narratives of pundits like Tucker Carlson, who claim that a white genocide is imminent.

20. Cities, Small Towns, and Suburbs

This city is gross! This week we discuss the differences of life in cities, rural towns, and suburbs. We discuss our respective moves to New York City, including the benefits and drawbacks of different community types. We also reference a Pew research study on the differences within urban, suburban, and rural communities. Reference: What Unites and Divides Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2018/05/22/what-unites-and-divides-urban-suburban-and-rural-communities/ Write to Us: interculturepodcast@gmail.com @interculturepod http://interculturepodcast.com/

19. Immigration

Your intercultural podcast returns! This week we have a casual discussion about immigration. What are the challenges of immigrating to a new country? What drives us to immigrate? We also discuss American and Turkish attitudes towards immigrants, including concerns about culture shift and government representation. Write to Us: interculturepodcast@gmail.com @interculturepod http://interculturepodcast.com/

18. The American Doctor; A Story of Resilience with Dr. Salvatore Forcina

We are joined this week by Dr. Salvatore Forcina, a first-generation immigrant, former chief of surgery, and author of the forthcoming book The American Doctor. Dr. Forcina shares his journey of determination to study medicine and pursue his goals in a new country. He describes how he remained motivated after starting over many times, from learning a new language and culture to establishing his reputation in the medical community. Donate to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria: https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-responding-after-massive-earthquake-syria-and-turkey/40803 [https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-responding-after-massive-earthquake-syria-and-turkey/40803] Pre-order The American Doctor: https://www.amazon.ca/American-Doctor-Salvatore-J-Forcina/dp/1592112099 [https://www.amazon.ca/American-Doctor-Salvatore-J-Forcina/dp/1592112099] Dr. Salvatore Forcina: Facebook: Dr. Salvatore Forcina [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080742693642] Instagram: @drsalvatoreforcinamd [https://www.instagram.com/drsalvatoreforcinamd/] Twitter: @DrSalForcina [https://twitter.com/DrSalForcina] Write to Us: interculturepodcast@gmail.com @interculturepod http://interculturepodcast.com/ [http://interculturepodcast.com/]