Category: ECS 110

i) Gender. What an interesting, socially constructed narrative. It is clear that in everyday society boys are associated with the color blue, physicality, strength, and being “manly” for a lack of better terms. Girls are linked to the color pink, being dainty, petite, sweet, kind, and caring. They like...

It is another day and I am at the gym going through my workout. Things are going good. I can feel my legs burning as I go through one last hang-clean. My set is done. Relax. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. I wipe away beads of sweat that...

This is a story about gratitude, thankfulness, and perspective. Growing up I always had a nutritious home cooked meal in front of me for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My Mom made sure that I had the right amount of every food group in my lunch box, and some days,...

*This response exceeds the 300 word limit. As such, please select 2 out of the 4 paragraphs to read. I look forward to hearing your thoughts* After many minutes of deep contemplation, and diving into how Indigenous people are viewed in society today, I now have a different perspective...

Kindergarten. This is when my worldview changed. Up until this point, my understanding was that everybody looked like my Mom, my Dad, and me. Everybody had white skin, a loving home, and fun days full of adventures. During my first week of kindergarten this all changed, and my goodness...

It’s gameday. I adjust my shin pads underneath my socks, and I finish lacing up my cleats with care. I close my eyes getting ready for today’s test. I can feel the energy surging through each of my muscles. From the ends of my toes to the tips of...