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Will Banning the Burqa and the Niqab Also Thwart Women’s Rights?
The last issue of the Campus featured an article from The Peak, the Simon Fraser University newspaper, by Dan McPeake. It was titled “Being secular does not mean banning religion: French move to ban the burqa hurts religious freedom.” The editor’s note to the article pointed out that a similar ban is currently being debated in Quebec “with the
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Twilight and New Moon: Fantasy Stories or Patriarchal Realities?
I recently watched both the Twilight and New Moon movies and, although they were able to reel me in, I was astounded at how overtly they projected patriarchal and “true”-love narratives. Not only does protagonist Bella’s lack of independence as an autonomous individual reveal the still very patriarchal Western society we live in, but so do her
Cougars and Cubs: Negotiating Female Sexuality in a World of Male “Hunters”
I very recently tuned in to The Tyra Show and found myself curiously watching an episode called “The Cougar Convention.” This episode disturbed and intrigued me: a cougar convention? It also got me thinking: dominant, often patriarchal, ideology affects women of all ages – in this case, those women who are middle-aged and “good-looking.”
Letter to the Editor
February 25, 2010 Mr. Ronan O’Beirne News Editor The Campus Concerning your article “Sharing the Pain”(The Campus, Feb.10 ,2010, please note the following: (i)Even if the retirees had been formally invited to participate in the pension hearings last winter, in the period following the hearings, the Union never informed the retirees that it was
Impacting the Female Community: Lennoxville’s own Women’s Centre
As I have stated in previous articles, the Canadian government’s current neoliberal thinking posits that Canada has achieved equality and thus feminism is no longer needed. The general population seems to have also embraced this thinking. However, race and gender inequality persists. One particular inequality that currently exists is that of violence
Plastic Surgery and the Disconnection Between Women and Their Bodies
In previous articles, I have discussed the socially constructed nature of beauty in Western society. However, in this article, I will look at this construction in relation to women’s bodies. A disconnection between women and their bodies currently exists because of the unrealistic beauty ideal that is perpetuated through the media; in particular,
A Tale of Two Courses: The Case for Experiential Learning at Bishop’s
“From the perspective of our brain, learning and doing are just two different verbs that refer to the same mental process.” Two items captured my attention in the recent University News. Principal Goldbloom reported a 90% increase in funds available for experiential learning and launched a Task Force to identify means to better prepare students
QUEUC: We Want Your Papers
Bishop’s University is holding the 1st Annual Quebec Universities English Undergraduate Conference (QUEUC) on March 26 & 27, 2010. This conference is full of exciting ways to get involved with other students in the same field of study. Scheduled events include a welcome reception, a play, wine and cheese, breakfast and lunch, ten panels (including
Recruitment Update
As the second semester marches on, the Recruitment Office is already looking to next September. “Our goal is to have over 1900 students at BU in 2010-2011,” says Jock Phippen, Bishop’s Director of Enrolment Management. “With applications to Bishop’s up 30%, we think that’s attainable.” Having overseen recruitment efforts since last summer,
Letter to the Editor: A Note on Bixi
Why are environmental clubs and individuals on campus against a campus bike-sharing program? Sustainable development is a goal at Bishop’s, and Bixi bikes might seem to meet these criteria. However, the nature of this project is inherently unsustainable in economic, environmental and social terms. This is a substantial investment. Bishop’s
