Tag: Education

Je M’Appelle Jean

So I was stewing away in my own broth, not an hour ago, when I got to thinking. Why do movies released on DVD, manufactured here in Canada, dawn the film’s name in both English and French? I’ve never really understood that.

Yes I, of all people, am aware of what it’s like to be excluded. Not matter how unintentional or deliberate it might seem or is. But, better still, I fully appreciate providing both versions of the title is the law of an officially bilingual land. 

But isn’t something as recognizable as a film’s title, on many more levels than how it’s written, its “brand?”

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Abolitionism

Abolitionism is a term originating–if Wikipedia is a reliable guide–with that of slavery. Specifically regarding the abolishment or elimination of the practice. And has subsequently been more broadly defined. To “formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).” 

I’ve been aware of the word and it’s inherent value to veganism for quite some time. But it would seem to have a more intrinsic or “natural” value regarding how I’ve chosen to live my life. Specifically where an individuals worth is based primarily on perceived differences, and my rejecting to subscribe to such a flawed/superficial means of existence. An example? How ’bout an arbitrary ablity to feel “human” emotions? Are “animals” really all that different from us? Continue reading Abolitionism

Educational Barriers

Q: What efforts do you feel you have made in educating the dominant or mainstream Canadian society and what barriers if any do you feel you have met in attempting to do so?

Well my original answer mainly revolved around mention and the purpose of this blog as an “educational” tool. To provide people some context into why I am the way I am. Both physically and mentally. And while this blog is still greatly relevant in such an endeavor, my friend made me consider something I don’t ever spend time mulling over.

That is what seeing me going about my business in life potentially provides another. She reminded me about what others see when I’m out. And what me “being out” actually means. And getting an opportunity to “interact with me is a valuable experience.” Her words, not mine. Continue reading Educational Barriers

Talk About A Long Time In Coming

Well I’ve been much busier these past two months than I was expecting. In terms of being on this damn computer. I’ve been busy modernizing (a.k.a. Implementing web standards) to my buddy Chris’ business website. It took a really long time for what it is. Don’t get me wrong. I’m quite proud of what I was able to provide. It’s pretty lean and simple. Graphically and from a code perspective. And, for what it’s worth, I’m not finished. It’s just looking back on the whole journey now, it shouldn’t have taken quite so much time. Oh well.

Anyway a friend asked me to help her out with a paper she needs to write for school. She rocked me a set of questions she wants me to answer on mainstream culture and how I, being a “minority” (speaking as a person of difference) “struggles” integrating into society, given those differences. Continue reading Talk About A Long Time In Coming