Why are some gemstones like ruby and emerald red and green, yet diamond is colorless? As with many things in life, when it comes to gemstones, looks can be deceiving. While all are beautiful, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds each attain their brilliant color through different means. Transition metals can transform even the plainest crystal into a coveted treasure.
abraxaszugzwang commented on the word chikan Chikan (ç´æ¼¢, ?ã«ã³, or ? ? ã) is a Japanese term meaning molester or pervert. The term is frequently used to describe people, who take advantage of the crowded conditions on the public transit systems to touch people, primarily females, sexually. March 29, 2007
Chicana feminism means almost as many different things as there are different Chicanas. For the purposes of this space, I define Chicana feminism as a critical framework which looks at inequalities along lines of race, class, gender, and sexuality as they effect women of Mexican descent in the United States. That means talking about sexism, racism, homophobia, and poverty as interlinked issues.