Kristin Gupta – TalkDeath

If Looks Could Kill: The History of Death and Fashion

Kristin Gupta — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:44:58 +0000

The fascinating history of fashion, death, and the incredibly dangerous materials people used to adorn themselves with.

Death and Dying in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Universe

Kristin Gupta — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:44:20 +0000

It’s probably not shocking to anyone reading this that we are fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer here at TalkDeath. A show that primarily takes place in cemeteries AND is all about feminine power? No wonder we are obsessed with it! Yet, our love for the show isn’t just for its aesthetics or the subversive way it turned gendered horror narratives on their head. BVTS was revolutionary in so many ways, but something that stands out to us almost 25 years after its premiere is how it took people’s fears and attitudes towards death seriously. Throughout its seven seasons, the […]

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Yes, Abortion Grief is Real – Now Let’s Talk About it

Kristin Gupta — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:08:13 +0000

Those who experience abortion grief have too often been made to suffer silently in a culture where bodies and healthcare are still up for a debate.

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