Keyword: minorities

Karachi's 'Lost Jews,' Onstage, Raise Troubling Parallels With Today's Pakistan

Jewish community of Karachi, Pakistan, outside the Karachi synagogue, early in the 20th century. (imgur.com)
Lifestyle

As a student play evokes Pakistan's long-departed Jewish community, it's time to ask whether persecution will force other religious minorities to go the way of the country's Jews.

Are Stereotypes in the Media Funny or Just Distasteful?

<i>Outsourced</i>, on NBC. (NBC.com)
Lifestyle

When it comes to stereotypes, are we more politically correct for some communities and less for others? What's funny and what's just inappropriate?