While I was rereading my introductory post, I reflected upon the progress I have made since the beginning of this term. My first goal was to improve my writing skills so that I could communicate concisely and insightfully; I believe that writing blog posts helped me narrow down the most important messages while allowing flexibility …
The Power of Canadian Activism: Analyzing the Idle No More & Stop AAPI Hate Movements
Although much of the spotlight has been directed on activism in the United States, it is imperative to acknowledge and appreciate the influence that Canadian activism has had on challenging dominant, harmful narratives. In this post, I will delve into two main examples — the Idle No More Movement and the Stop Asian Hate Movement …
Unveiling the Transparency of Whiteness: Its Normative Status in Social Institutions
In the complex fabric of society, certain identities often operate invisibly, shaping the norms that structure institutions, behaviours, and policies. Perhaps the most important yet largely unacknowledged of these is whiteness. Despite being seemingly transparent, whiteness acts as the underlying norm within various social institutions and influences societal practices in ways that maintain its dominance. …