How does our Western understanding of poverty perpetuate the cycle of poverty for many?
In this essay, will attempt to explore how our Western understanding and perception of poverty is often wrong and can…
Transitioning to UBC Playlist
It was really hard to make a compact list of songs that I felt represented my transition to UBC thus…
Education as a Tool in Reducing Disparities
When we as scholars think about the word ’empowerment’ we think “to give power or authority to; authorize, especially by…
Is Racism Real?
Racism: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent…
Why do we Construct disability as a Private Trouble, rather than a Public Issue?
The Sociological Imagination is having the ability to see the relationship between ordinary lives of people and broader social issues. I found…
How Cockeyed and Ryan Knighton are being read by Consumers
Through exploring the peritext of Cockeyed, as scholarly readers we can begin to understand the ways in which Ryan Knighton (the author)…
But you’re a woman though…
I always find it tremendously intriguing reading about heart-wrenchingly “heroic” or “life changing” stories because it just goes to show…