Social Commentary
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On Being Ginger
First thing's first, I will tell you that this post has some language in it and so do the videos. I am not saying that redheads have it as difficult as minority groups that deal with systemic racism or oppression, but I am using us as an example of strange things that people say or do if you stand out as different. If you're easily offended by swearing or comedy, this is not the post for you. Still there? Okay. Let's begin.
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Thoughts on the Term “THOT”
A former student posted a meme with the term "THOT" on it and it made me cringe. I ended up talking to the student about why it bothers me. I know people are going to come at me for saying I'm a feminist (mainly because they have the wrong idea about what that means), but I am. I am also against discrimination based on religion, race, class, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities. In the mix with all this, is the fact that I also believe that men and women should be equal. This is what feminism is: the belief that all people should be equal and that all people…
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On The Help and Abilene Cooper
I have seen this article all over Facebook again and I thought I would give my two cents. The original case was thrown out based on the time it took for the woman to make her claim (the author gave her a book with a note that said she named her main character Abilene, but that it was based on the woman who raised her, a maid by the name of Demetrie McLorn). Now, Abilene Cooper did ask, back in 2011, for a judge to look at the case again, but nothing came of it. So, then, my question is why did the second time around come to naught? What…
