The Ties That Bind
You’ve heard the phrase: The ties that bind.
They say, it’s the ties that bind us to each other that make us human.
At other times, the ties that bind are the very things that need to be broken.
To navigate the complexities of modern life, we need to understand the connections that shape us, both individually and as a society. That’s where this newsletter steps in.
I’m a writer and researcher with a focus on the intersection of history, culture, gender, and human rights. This is more than a chronicle of current events—it's an exploration of the bonds that have built the society we live in today. But to truly grasp our present, we must dive into the intricate web of relationships, traditions, and societal norms that influence our lives. That’s why The Ties That Bind is dedicated to examining which connections are vital to our humanity and which ones we might need to unravel.
Throughout history, people have grappled with the same fundamental questions: Which ties hold us together and which ones hold us back? Here, we explore these questions, examining the history, culture, gender dynamics, and human rights issues that impact our daily lives.
Because sometimes, understanding the ties that bind is the first step to deciding whether to hold them close or let them go.
As Bruce Springsteen put it, “You walk cool, but darlin', can you walk the line? And face the ties that bind.”
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You know what The Who says,
“Who are you?
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Mishy Jacobson is a seasoned writer and researcher specializing in gender equity initiatives, with extensive expertise in policy analysis and reporting. As an actor, she has trained under esteemed instructors, including the late John Barton and faculty from Yale, RADA, and Juilliard. Praised by The Boston Globe as a "vibrant, all-out performer," she has played eponymous roles in Ada and the Engine and Coriolanus, amongst others. Mishy has worked with renowned figures like Christopher Bayes (Head of Physical Acting, David Geffen School of Drama at Yale) and Tina Packer (Founding Artistic Director of Shakespeare & Co). For more about her human rights work, review her most recent national gender equity report here. Her full acting resume is available at mishyjacobson.com.
“You walk cool, but darlin', can you walk the line?…
If you’ve been here since the beginning, you’ll notice we’ve changed our newsletter from “The Eyes Of The World” to “The Ties That Bind.” We’re still deadheads. Subscribe and you might find that “sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own.”
