Tag: Gender
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Gender and Deliberation
Right now, Justin Trudeau and the rest of the newly elected Liberal Party are deciding who will be in the Cabinet. He has promised that one half of the members of that Cabinet will be women. Why does that matter? Symbolically, women are half the population and representing them in Parliament sends a message about who is important. Just as significant, the number of women in a group can change what decisions the group makes, and how it makes those decisions. READ MORE
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Two living female rock fans on The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic
With roots as a ‘zinester in the Riot Grrrl scene of the early 1990s, Jessica Hopper is a longtime music critic and writer who often tackles her subject matter from a feminist viewpoint that has been sorely lacking in music criticism. The highlights of her career are collected in the tersely yet effectively named The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic, published this May by Featherproof Books. READ MORE
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Mid-Week Round Up: October 15
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How Transitioning Re-Educated Me About Male Privilege
The title really says it all! Maverick Smith provides a personal reflection on how transitioning changed their relationship to male privilege. READ MORE
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35th annual Take Back the Night
The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape and Black Lives Matter – Toronto are pleased to announce the 35th annual Take Back the Night happening on Saturday September 26th, 2015 at Scadding Court Community Centre (707 Dundas St. West). This year’s theme is: “All Black Lives Matter: Black Communities Take Back the Night” This year’s theme speaks to the anti-Black racism centering the experiences of Black women, Black queer and trans people along the gender … READ MORE
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Cissexist Beauty Standards
Maverick Smith writes about the need to resist cissexist beauty standards and the incredible work trans people and communities are doing to change the conversation about beauty! READ MORE
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THE GRRLS OF “HERVANA”
Check out Hervana perform at Shameless’ upcoming launch party on Friday, September 11! They’ll be playing at Trinity St. Paul’s Centre (Toronto) with other bands from Girls Rock Camp, starting at 7PM. The event is all ages and free for teens and only $5 for admission that comes with a brand spanking new issue of Shameless. The venue is accessible and offers gender neutral washrooms. Find more details here. Nirvana is a band cherished by many, … READ MORE
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MID-WEEK ROUND UP: SEPTEMBER 3
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Youth Voices
Biphobia and Bi Erasure
An exploration of biphobia and bi erasure in LGBTQ+ communities and western culture. READ MORE
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MID-WEEK ROUND UP: AUGUST 20
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Mid-Week Round Up: July 30
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Mid-Week Round Up: July 15
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Mid-Week Round Up: July 10
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What is behind the current wave of online misogyny?
Disclaimer: In order not to foster hate speech or give these groups more publicity I will not name them in this article. However, that information is readily available and any internet search with the main themes in this article will lead you to their page or the main proponents of. Some days it feels like the Internet is made of equal parts cat pictures and hate. Which is a shame, because I quite like cats. In … READ MORE
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Mid-Week Round Up: June 24
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Gender Division in the Movement
Most recently I read two articles that spoke to the fact that once a movement focuses on one set of victims/survivors of sexual violence, that movement must be excluding the other victims/victims. First, Angela Mullins wrote in Metro views on May 26th that she wanted to start a men’s movement. This was because she believed that the movement to end sexual violence and the newest campaign by the province of Ontario ‘It’s Never Okay’ excludes men … READ MORE
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The Kids Will Be Alright: Youth Positive Sexual Health Services Across Canada
I really like sexual health related stuff. I’ve written about how much I love IUD’s, and amazing sex ed programs for youth like Queering Sex Ed. If you’ve ever had a conversation with me, I’ve probably brought up something sexual or reproductive health related just because of who I am as a person. Anyways, I have more things to say in light of the “controversy” of Ontario’s update of sex education curriculum, as well … READ MORE
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Mid-Week Round Up: June 11
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Teriano Lesancha is changing the world for Maasai girls like her
Ryerson graduate, community organizer and activist Teriano Lesancha was one of seven women celebrated at the 35th YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction awards on May 21st. After learning Teriano’s incredible story, it’s not hard to understand why she was chosen for the Young Woman of Distinction Award. She’s absolutely awe-inspiring, and I say that without even a hint of hyperbole. READ MORE
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Mid-Week Round Up: May 21
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