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This paper reviews research on immigrant and refugee families’ quality of life in Canada. I highlight material wellbeing, intergenerational dynamics, and cultural identity. Then, I identify service gaps, especially in language acquisition, to propose future directions for policy and research to support newcomer integration.
This essay examines male friendships, and how traditional masculinity contribute to loneliness in men that places disproportionate emotional and physical burdens on women. It explores the roots of male isolation, the resulting emotional labor expected of women, and how these dynamics can escalate into gender-based violence.
For my final assignment in creative nonfiction, I interviewed my first kickboxing coach on his journey in martial arts and building Dragon's Den Elite Combat Sports over 35 years.
This skills matrix highlights key skills gained from my various work and learning experiences. I recall specific examples of my accomplishments in leadership, data presentation, and adaptability.
In this essay, I examine how harmful masculine norms fueled by patriarchal ideals and sexual entitlement fuel gender-based violent crime. I unpack two major cases of femicide, the Santa Barbara massacre and the Pulse nightclub shooting.
In this essay, I discuss the advantages and drawbacks of social media as a tool for mobilizing political involvement at a global scale, using recent events like the Black Lives Matter protests and the Fridays for Future climate strikes as key examples.
This is an analysis of human rights organization Amnesty International. I explore its history and significant global impact while criticizing its issues with workplace culture and internal racism. Through analyzing Amnesty's complexities, I learned about the importance of accountability and reform in human rights advocacy.
As I study gender relations through the lens of my own womanhood, I ponder whether to embrace femininity or to reject traditional beauty standards? I answer this question using the films Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and The World of Suzie Wong (1960) to explore how media perpetuates the idea that women’s worth is largely determined by their appearance.
As a sociology student, I am developing my policy analysis skills. This practice policy brief looks at the role of migrant workers in Canada's economy and the exploitation they face. I explore Ontario's Bill 27, the Working for Workers Act, which aims to combat illegitimate recruiters. I highlight its shortcomings and make recommendations to better protect migrant workers and strengthen the bill's effectiveness.
In this paper, I explore the post-pandemic phenomenon of the Great Resignation in the labour force and what it means for long-term deteriorating worker conditions. I begin to unpack workplace power dynamics and shifting priorities, topics that set the foundation of my understand of the labour movement.