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Campus equity groups can do better to consider the needs of those who occupy multiple oppressed identities

Written on February 7, 2020. Posted in Opinions.

In early January, Queen’s Female Leadership in Politics (QFLIP) held their fifth annual conference. If you’re unfamiliar with the conference, their website states they work “towards the intersectional empowerment of women in the political realm.” I was intrigued by their mandate, and sincerely thought...

Women of colour need their own feminist narratives

Written on February 28, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Mainstream feminism’s advocacy for equal gender rights is important, but it lacks sufficient recognition that no two women share the same experiences. Today’s “white feminism” exists without consideration of the other forms of oppression impacting women, whether as a result of sexual orientation,...

Intersectionality and activism go hand in hand

Written on February 14, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Feminism has taken up a spot in the forefront of public interest recently due to protests such as the Women’s March and statements made by Donald Trump. But often what I hear is how this prevalence has brought up questions and confusion on how feminism is or isn’t inclusive. A few weeks ago, I began...

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Tag: intersectionality

Campus equity groups can do better to consider the needs of those who occupy multiple oppressed identities

Women of colour need their own feminist narratives

Intersectionality and activism go hand in hand

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