For many people, sports are a crucial part of everyday life. When they gather such a wide global audience, it is important to recognize that professional athletes have very powerful voices. Their voices are heard by millions of people, so they have the ability to cause positive changes in society. Because of this, it is…
When I was in 4th grade I first heard the concept of a “dumb blonde” When yo mama jokes turned to unrelenting stereotypes and constricted narratives Suddenly it seemed to become accepted that the colour of your hair could somehow determine your IQ That your appearance could somehow reflect what was inside And I…
The issue of conforming to societal ideals has been around for far too long, and sadly it is prevalent pretty much everywhere on this planet. Although women in every culture are relentlessly faced with the societal “ideals” of appearance and mannerism in their societies, today I would like to shine a light on the insecurities that…
Opinions: the thing you say you don’t care about, and yet you still do. If you go on the web and do a little research on ‘not caring about other people’s opinions’ you will find a ton of websites, and pretty sure, you’re going to be overwhelmed, what with an article with a whole inquiry…
“People who are bisexual have to live with the knowledge that they could lose everyone they care about with just two words.” My initial research into what it meant to identify as being bisexual held terrifying promises such as these. Words that I initially dismissed as untrue or perhaps an exaggeration. When I first came…
Homelessness. My perspective on this social issue continues to change and broaden as time goes on. I feel like for a long time, I’ve been close-minded about it and to some extent, this still holds true today. That’s why I’m writing this post, to better educate myself and to inform readers about the complexities that surround…
(Original Image) Disclaimer: There is some sensitive language that is used in this post, but it’s solely for the sake of analysis and is not intended to offend anyone. Have you ever been treated unfairly because of your race? If your answer is yes, then it’s proof that racism still exists. Even if you haven’t…
So over spring break, fellow blogger Tasha Hou and I decided to take a look at some YouTube channels. During our search we stumbled upon a channel that we think needs to step up it’s game – Gerald Hopkins. On a series that Tasha and Iwill be doing, we will be judging YouTube videos based on…
The word perception is defined as the way an individual looks at something. It is not the description of how that something is or should be. Perceptions are often based on stereotypical images or traits. As a new immigrant, the diversity Canada has to offer can be quite overwhelming. I confess of having judged people…
They say our teenage years will be the time of our lives but does that mean once we are mature the fun will mysteriously disappear? Well in my case I hope it doesn’t because I believe we live to have fun and enjoy. Let’s be serious, do people work all their lives for nothing? No…
[youtube BRI-A3vakVg] This was a very popular commercial made for Molson Canada a few years ago. After watching it people would videotape it, watch it over again, and even show it to their friends in the US. Canada is constantly stereotyped country. People say we “live in igloos, have pet polar bears and drink maple…