December – Religious Imperialism
Religious Imperialism is discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping on the basis of perceived, or actual, religion and/or religious beliefs. It is the mistreatment of an individual or a group of individuals…
November – Sizeism
Sizeism is discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping based on size, including height and/or weight. Sizeist attitudes tend to treat people of other sizes negatively with the belief that their size is…
What It Means to “See” Disability and How That Can be Harmful
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines disability as long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which may hinder a person's full and effective participation…
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Many students learn the phrase, "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” How many children are simultaneously taught that Columbus discovered America? Throughout our American educational history, until fairly recently,…
Building An Inclusive Community Through Fighting Ableism
Telling someone “You do not look disabled” or “I don’t see you as disabled” is not the compliment some may think it is. It is said to reassure someone that…
October – Ableism
Ableism is discrimination, prejudice, or stereotyping on the basis of perceived or actual physical and/or intellectual abilities. Ableism also includes the concept of neurodiversity. It is the customs and inclinations…
National Day of Accountability: Taking action today and year-round
#BlackLivesMatter was founded as a response to the dehumanization of black people after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murder in 2013, but both the use of the hashtag on social…
What is Ethnocentrism? Looking beyond the dominant culture
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, celebrations of Patriotism occur in many different ways. Many people attend barbeques on the weekends, light fireworks on the Fourth of July, display the…
“Lightyear” is another example that familialism and heterosexism are alive and well
Disney and Pixar recently released “Lightyear,” which is an animated movie about the superhero that influenced the toy Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story series. However, it is not the…
Familialism: Who is a part of your family?
If someone asked you, “Who is a part of your family?” Do you list blood relatives? Children? Extended family members? What about parents of friends who practically raised you? Some…
