Gender Double Standards, Effects Of Socio-Economic Class

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The Circle STAMP conference left a tangible impact on all of us that's meant to be shared. It left us all with the power to be great leaders, better teachers, and amazing allies to those who need it most. We as representatives of Colorado Academy, attend workshops run by students who passionately advocate for their topic, whether it's gender double standards, stereotyping, effects of socio-economic class, ways society labels us, or representation from the media. Each class taught and provided us with experiences and knowledge that allows us as students to expedite the process of making our world a better place.

The first workshop I attended was named Two Faces which touched on the comments and questions we make towards people that we say

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