Feminine Norms of Appearance
An analogy to help understand feminine norms of appearance - it’s not as simple as men pressuring women to be feminine – we...
Author Archives: SAVIS
Teen Dating Violence
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence is a prime outcome of unhealthy relationships. To better define, teen dating violence is...
When Love Hurts
Why is the person I love so mean to me? When Love Hurts Abusive relationships are more common than people think. It is important...
Homelessness on the Rise for LGBTQ2 Youth
Homelessness on the Rise for LGBTQ2 Youth in Toronto Homelessness has been a disastrous issue of our nation for a long time now. What...
Feminization of Poverty
Feminization of Poverty Did you know that approximately 4.8 million Canadians are estimated to be poor? Did you know that Canada’s poverty rate is...
Self-Care
Why Good Nutrition is Vital in Reducing Stress http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/body_image.html Self-care is a priority every person should maintain in their lives. It serves as an...
Crush Sexist Expectations
Watch Kerri Low crush society’s sexist expectation within 5 minutes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_LzIvPLTus
Exploring Gender Neutrality
Social construction is when society creates a perception of an individual, group, or idea. For example, gender identity has stereotypical masculine and feminine traits....
How Ontario Plans to Make a Difference on Sexual Violence #WhoWillYouHelp
Sexual assault and violence are evident problems faced by millions of women. According to statistical records, in Canada, one in three women will experience...
Is your experience of sexual assault valid?
Sometimes survivors of sexual assault get caught up in the question of if their experience was “real”. Sometimes friends and family members of the survivor...