What is Intersectionality?
Posted OnJune 27, 2016 byIntersectional is a word that’s been thrown around the internet a lot lately. It’s one of those buzzwords that is maybe a little confusing and fancy, but can be really useful in (and necessary to) activist work. Let’s discuss! Intersectionality is acknowledging that oppressive institutions, like racism, xenophobia, homophobia or ableism, are connected and cannot…Read More…
Global Citizenship
Posted OnApril 24, 2016 byGlobal Citizenship 101 The one thing that unites all human beings is hardship. The struggle associated with it is something that is inherent to all people. For the past hundreds of years, issues such as human rights, gender inequality, environmental degradation, poverty, hunger, etc. have all been issues inherent to mankind but silenced by…Read More…
Importance of Learning a Foreign Language
Posted OnApril 10, 2016 by“Do you know what a foreign accent is? It’s a sign of bravery.” –Amy Chua, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother Learning another language not only opens your eyes to an entire new world, but it also reveals new insights about yourself and your own culture. Learning a foreign language has countless benefits. Most importantly,…Read More…
What Does Your Favorite Film Say About Our Society? A Look Into the Hunger Games
Posted OnApril 4, 2016 byWhat’s the message here? Thinking about how popular culture reflects current social and political environments. One of my favorite movie series is The Hunger Games. It’s exciting, gripping, and- at its heart, a political thriller. What starts as Katniss’s fight for survival becomes a call for a revolution and the upheaval of a corrupt society….Read More…
The Importance of Learning a Foreign Language
Posted OnMarch 4, 2016 byBy Cathy Sun. In our increasingly globalised community, learning a foreign language is now more important than ever. As mobility and communications bring the world closer together, the need for global citizens to be competent in other languages is more urgent. Learning a foreign language increases global understanding, employment potential, develops life skills, and strengthens…Read More…