Monthly Archives: October 2011

New Resource – The Equity Handbook

The Equity Handbook is a training resource for anyone who is interested in discussing social justice and equity in a group setting. It includes information, activities and discussion about a number of issues. Click here: Equity Handbook Check out more resources … Continue reading

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Equity Poster Contest – deadline extended!

The Equity Office is currently holding its annual poster contest! Please submit an original poster answering the question “What does Equity mean to you?” to the ASUS Core (183 University) by October 28th. Your poster must be accompanied by a … Continue reading

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Equity Poster Contest!

The Equity Office is currently holding its annual poster contest! Please submit an original poster answering the question “What does Equity mean to you?” to the ASUS Core (183 University) by October 14th. Your poster must be accompanied by a … Continue reading

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Why “Feminism” has become the more taboo of the F words

My brother just watched me write that title, and then shook his head. “You’re such a feminist”. I turned to him. “Do you think women should have the same chance as men to succeed?”  “Yeah”. “Do you think that a … Continue reading

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This Halloween, please don’t do this.

The following quote can be extended to any costume that claims to represent a certain culture or race. This includes dressing up in blackface, which has been an issue before at Queen’s: “Dressing up as ‘a Native American’ furthers the already … Continue reading

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Would you walk?

This is a great account of “Why this slut walked” in the New York City Slut Walk just a few days ago. I like how it really gets to the true meaning of the walk, but doesn’t forget about the … Continue reading

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