What “Harry Potter” Teaches Us About the Psychology of Prejudice (And How to Reduce It)
Prejudice runs rampant in the wizarding world, and metaphor can reveal to us both its sources and its solutions.
by Sophia Jenkins · Published June 10, 2020 · Last modified February 28, 2023
Prejudice runs rampant in the wizarding world, and metaphor can reveal to us both its sources and its solutions.
Editorials / The Daily Prophet
by Sophia Jenkins · Published March 29, 2020 · Last modified February 28, 2023
House-elves are sometimes problematically seen as a metaphor for American and European slavery, but the brownie myth that inspired this creature reveals a more nuanced story.
Is agency denied to house-elves or declined by them? There are several moments throughout the “Harry Potter” books that contradict the idea that house-elves are magically bound to obey their masters.
Voldemort underestimated the power of house-elves to his own detriment. This is the second article in a three-part series exploring social dynamics in the wizarding world and examines how house-elves are more intelligent and powerful than wizards perceive them to be.
Discrimination within the wizarding world is prevalent. This is the first article in a three-part series exploring social dynamics in the wizarding world and forms a framework for understanding the social hierarchy between wizards and all magical creatures.
20th Anniversary / Listicles / The Daily Prophet
by Richa Venkatraman · Published October 25, 2019 · Last modified December 31, 2022
In honor of MuggleNet’s 20th anniversary, here are 20 of the most important lessons the “Harry Potter” books taught us.
by Mikaela Martin · Published January 27, 2019 · Last modified February 15, 2020
Is there a difference between the house-elves in America and Europe? MACUSA might be ahead of the curve on this issue.
Editorials / The Daily Prophet
by Victor Chan · Published April 12, 2018 · Last modified March 9, 2021
The “Harry Potter” books are filled with allegories on racism and politics. This second article in a two-part series discusses how “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” has been invaluable in inspiring an entire generation of readers to be politically engaged and stand up against injustice.
by Sophia Jenkins · Published March 26, 2018 · Last modified February 28, 2023
Hermione may start out as a teacher’s pet, but over time, she learns to break the rules in order to protect not only her friends but also the wider wizarding community.
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Alastor Mad-Eye Moody
Rubeus Hagrid
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