Posts by Amy Sun
Equality Is Not Enough: What the Classroom Has Taught Me About Justice
Students have come to understand “fairness” as simply equal treatment. You’re familiar with this playground mentality of fairness: “I get two crackers, and you two crackers.” But here’s the thing: Treating everyone exactly the same actually is not fair. What equal treatment does do is erase our differences and promote privilege. Let me break it down.
Read MoreWhat Not Having a Car Has Taught Me About Segregation
When I tell people that I don’t own a car, people treat me differently. They do this because they see me as someone who has chosen to flirt with death. “But isn’t it dangerous in those parts of DC? Aren’t you scared that you will get mugged?” When I travel via public transport, I make a lot of observations. Here are the two most important lessons I’ve learned.
Read MoreWhy Not Celebrating Pride Month Doesn’t Make Me #NotProud
As many of us do every year around this time, I got some invites to attend Pride Parades, wear my “gayest outfit” for bar/club crawls, and just “come out and celebrate!” I couldn’t put my finger on it, but somehow I was not motivated to go. What exactly are we proud of and celebrating? And on the flipside, what do we have left to tackle in the movement?
Read MoreWhy We Need More Positive Representations of Women in Sports Media and How We Can Support Them
In the wake of Title IX’s fortieth anniversary, we have a lot to celebrate. But we still have a long way to go. The sexualization of women in sports is not new, and it will not change overnight. But there is hope. We need more positive representations of women in sports media for several reasons. Here are just a few!
Read MoreHow to Support a Trans Survivor of Domestic Violence
You know that not only does domestic violence in the trans community play out in slightly different ways, but trans survivors often face obstacles when trying to access resources. It’s not easy to approach a loved one about their abusive relationship. But you don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be there.
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