Monthly Archives: March 2013

Islamophobia

Posted on March 29, 2013 by rileychung

A phobia is an irrational fear, so Islamophobia refers to an irrational fear of the Islamic religion and Muslims.  This segment discusses how Islamophobia is a growing trend in the U.S and how Muslim hate crimes have been steadily growing … Continue reading →

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Islamophobia in America

Posted on March 27, 2013 by mika128

Islamophobia is the fear and hatred of Islamic citizens resulting in hate crimes purposely directed towards Islamic people which have unfortunately become an epidemic in the United States with numerous hate crimes recently being committed. Islamophobia and the hate crimes … Continue reading →

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Islamophobia

Posted on March 26, 2013 by kenzierenee

Islamophobia is the fear of or hatred towards Muslims and Muslim culture. Like homophobia, I think this is somewhat of a misnomer, considering that the behaviour and thoughts of those who have Islamophobia are characterized more by a hatred of, … Continue reading →

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I am Jazz

Posted on March 18, 2013 by 11rac8

Watching “I Am Jazz” was a truly eye-opening experience. The hardships that the family had to go through and the struggles that Jazz felt must have been difficult. Jazz was a young and confused boy who thought that he was … Continue reading →

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“I am Jazz” Documentary LiveBlogging

Posted on March 16, 2013 by VicP10

Initial thoughts: – Never would have guessed that Jazz was a transgendered child if I had not been told! – I love the love and protectiveness the siblings have for each other.  – “Girl brain, boy body.“ Great way of … Continue reading →

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“I am Jazz”: Documentary Reactions

Posted on March 16, 2013 by rileychung

My reactions to the documentary “I am Jazz”; about a transgendered child and her family as they deal with the social and biological barriers and implications of growing up as a child with a “girl brain and a boy body”. … Continue reading →

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“I am Jazz” Documentary Live Blogging

Posted on March 16, 2013 by mika128

The documentary “I am Jazz” is a positive spin on the life of a transgender child. It shows her as a happy and confident child, not much different from any other child her age, which is really how all children … Continue reading →

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“I Am Jazz”

Posted on March 14, 2013 by kenzierenee

This post will discuss my immediate reactions as I watch the documentary, “I Am Jazz: A Family in Transition,” a documentary about an 11-year-old transgender girl, Jazz, her family, and the issues they’ve dealt with together regarding her transgender identity. … Continue reading →

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I became very intrigued after reading Peggy McIntosh’s “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack”. I think the way she exposes the power of “white privilege” is rather thrilling. There are so many privileges that personally go unnoticed as a white … Continue reading →

Posted on March 13, 2013 by 11rac8 | 3 Comments

White Privilege and Unpacking the Invisible Backpack

Posted on March 13, 2013 by VicP10

Reading McIntosh’s White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack, I immediately realized how much of an advantage my race gives me. I was unable to realize this before because I live in a small town where everyone is white; race is not something you think about when … Continue reading →

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