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Devanshi Bhangle

Devanshi Bhangle is a U0 student pursuing a degree in Biology with a minor in German. Her interests include public health, gender studies, and global decolonization. In addition to writing for the MIR, she's on a mission to find the best almond croissant in Montreal.

Facing India’s Legacy of Colourism

Devanshi Bhangle Mar 21, 2020

Colourism refers to prejudice against individuals with a dark skin tone. In India, it is reflected in many parts of society, from advertisements on billboards to lyrics in songs to household anecdotes. It can manifest itself in very…
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We Need To Talk About Laos’ Bomb Problem

Devanshi Bhangle Feb 2, 2020

Between 1964 and 1973, the United States dropped two million tons of ordnance on Laos, making the small Southeast Asian country the most heavily bombed country per capita in history. Today, up to a third of these bombs still haven’t…
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Understanding America’s Racial Healthcare Crisis

Devanshi Bhangle Nov 25, 2019

On October 24th, a study examining racial bias in a popular public health algorithm was published in Science. The study concluded that black patients were systematically denied access to the same healthcare opportunities as their white…
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Facing Our Favourites: What “Tintin” Can Teach Us About Social Responsibility and Cancel…

Devanshi Bhangle Oct 29, 2019

Despite being a symbol of international nostalgia, the earliest editions of the "Tintin" comics present pervasive and dangerous racism, and the world is just starting to grapple with it. "Tintin" isn't the only work experiencing this…
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