Tag: Narratives

Representation matters. It matters because being seen and heard is the first step to being understood. It matters because it explains our differences and what connects us. And because “you can’t be what you can’t see.” Most of all, representation matters because it often r...

Exploring Male Queerness, Mental Health, and Multi-Disciplinary Art in a Complex Emotional Landscape. Physical Eradication, 2023. Joel Mackenzie The Multiplicity of Being “Redacted” presents an immersive universe, where the alchemy of emotional states, identity, and medium c...

We talk about trans identities like they are this homogenous thing, as if all trans people are the same. Its as if we believe that trans identities are monolithic men in frocks, a predatory subset of the male sex. Yet, as with all things no two trans people are the same, and no two trans narratives ...

The whys of detransitioning are complicated and personal to each individual, however the most common reasons include social pressure from family and friends, underlying medical issues that are worsened by medical transition, or a misdiagnosis. While someone being misdiagnosed as transgender is ra...

​​The concepts of political narratives and storytelling are familiar to any party official, campaign manager or candidate. In every campaign that political parties start, the priority is to identify which messages or slogans can better resonate with the voters. Yet, these narratives and messages...

During World War II, the Jewish people in concentration camps referred to Canada as Freedomland. This is because Canada is often painted in a positive light and is known as a country that stands for equality, justice, and freedom, causing it to become a beacon of hope for them. However, this is a fa...

“We are treated as a monolithic group, despite comprising more than 19 groups speaking over 38 languages,”  Ellen K. Pao  and  Tracy Chou  explain in a popular Medium essay about being Asian American in tech. It’s a good reminder ...

The Israel-Palestine conflict, with its deep historical roots and modern-day implications, commands a multifaceted global perspective. In the vast spectrum of viewpoints, the American left, historically attuned to championing justice and equity, paints a particularly distinctive picture. Here, Israe...

This article investigates the impact of social media on language acquisition among English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learners. With the integration of digital narratives into daily life, social media platforms offer unique opportunities for immersive language learning experiences. Throu...