Thuraya Brennan

Queer sexual identity marking is similar to other forms of sexuality marking because it still revolves around sexuality. One must begin first by understand what marking is, and it is defined in the reading as “a way to assert one’s sexuality to others through language, behavior, aesthetics, and/or other non-verbal cues” (p. 1339). As discussed in the reading, sexuality marking can be done in various ways, such as displaying intimacy, which is universal and can be done regardless of sexual…

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My upbringing and schooling have significantly shaped how I “read the world”. Growing up in the catholic education system had the largest impact on me, yet my Exchange in Sweden greatly changed my prior lenses and biases. I had so many preconceptions about the world. I had been indoctrinated with numerous prejudices against individuals that were not true. Prejudices against members of different religions, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people who actively participated in sexual activities were instilled in…

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When thinking back on my experiences of the teaching and learning of mathematics, I can note how there were aspects that were oppressive and discriminating for other students. The photos in the majority of my mathematic textbooks contained images of white children, clearly lacking diversity. In all honesty, my mathematic education seemed impartial to social matters. Of course there were a multitude of names in my textbook representing a variety of cultural backgrounds, with names such as Susan, Francois, and…

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Treaty Education has not been around for a long time. it has often been overlooked by education systems in Canada, seeing it as something not important, despite it being vital to the success and understanding of our society today. Indigenous people across Canada have suffered hundreds of years of oppression, genocide, and pain, and in order for us to move forward as a nation, we must acknowledge not just Canada’s history, but the histories of the Indigenous peoples of Canada…

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