OPINION: No need for toxic masculinity
Men should not be continually put into a box
Men are manliest when they are comfortable in their own masculinity—unrestricted from whatever societal norms imposes on them.
Tag: stereotypes
Identity theft by association — Pinkwashing is a harmful process not many know about
Imagine being at a dinner party. All the attendees are close personal friends who know and understand the complexity of identity — they are people who can be trusted, even […]
Limp wrists, tight fists — The experiences of the LBGTQA community and film should correlate more often
Film and TV present more than just the opportunity for entertainment — they present stories as a medium for relating and connecting with others. For as long as film and […]
Challenging stereotypes — Local work featured in fourth annual Disability Film Festival
The Disability Film Festival will hit close to home this year. Locals will be featured both in the chosen film as well as in short films produced in student-taught theater […]
Included as the out crowd — LGBTQA students reflect on community stereotypes
For the gay and lesbian community, portrayals of homosexuality in the media are a mixed bag. Television and film writers either accurately capture what members of the community feel, or […]
Success over stress – Students have the ability to transcend the stresssful stereotypes of college
Attending a university is an immersive experience. Students face numerous decisions about lifestyle, and sometimes it can lead to unusually high stress levels. In a study by James Madison University, […]
There is value in events that promote inclusivity on a more metaphorical level
It”s easy to talk about creating a more inclusive and respectful environment, but taking action to create that kind of safe space can be difficult. While events like Writing on […]
Writing on the Wall event aims to destroy harmful stereotypes
In a little over five minutes, the wall would come down. The drywall structure, which stood all afternoon Wednesday outside the Idaho Commons, was a part of The Writing on […]
Approach stereotypes with humor
Stereotypes, generalizations should be laughed at, not taken seriously Stereotypes are funny. Why are we so afraid of them? Friday, the ASUI Center for Volunteerism and Social Action set up […]
Basic girls unite
Don’t let being basic be an insult One of my best friends calls herself “basic.” She loves Starbucks, going to the gym, wearing leggings with baggy shirts and posting everything […]