Monthly Archives: April 2013
White Student Unions
Towson University in Maryland is a school that prides itself on diversity and inclusivity. According to their school website, “Campus Pride’s LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index award[ed] Towson University four out of five stars in 2012 for its ongoing efforts to … Continue reading
When will women stereotypes in media stop?
Think of every movie that you have ever seen. How many times does the woman play the victim? How many times is she the pawn? I think it’s interesting to delve into the world of movies and television popular culture … Continue reading
Muslim Women and YouTube
When I typed “Women Muslim Characters” into Google, hoping to find examples of how this group of people are represented in popular culture, the search drew limited results. There were many articles about how Muslim Women should build their own character, … Continue reading
Underrepresentation and the Misconceptions in the Media
After thinking about various television shows and carefully analyzing what groups are left out of these shows it becomes strongly apparent that similar groups are left out of most popular television shows and films. Why is it that only some … Continue reading
Islamophobia
Islamophobia is prejudice against, irrational fear, or hate towards people who are Muslim. Islamophobia also incorporates the fear of anyone with a Muslim sounding name, or someone who looks as though they are from that religion. I would not consider … Continue reading