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The importance of representation on various media platforms amounts to an on-going struggle with socially marginalized groups and the dominant cultures – within this hegemony the characters on offer are largely white and heterosexual with only few exceptions here and there. With some network shows trying to normalize having people of colour in prominent roles, and displaying natural and neutral queer romances, we are narrowing the gap between these marginalized groups and equal representation,…

The lights are blinding, as she opens up her eyes to this new world. Her ears hear familiar voices that can now be paired to faces she had never seen before this moment. What a wonderful moment this is. She does not quite fully comprehend what is going on, or who these individuals are that surround her, but she has a strange sense of being alive. Quickly this sense dissipates. Hurried hands move her from person to person. The new strange entity, whose arms she has landed in, sounds most…

William Wordsworth grew up during an age of revolution. He was born in England in 1770 to a farming family. By the age of thirteen he was orphaned, so he understood the hardships that afflicted the lower classes. He could not help but be touched by the spirit of the times. As a young man, after grammar school, he went on a tour of Europe. This gave him a perspective that many others did not share considering most individuals during this time never travelled very far from the homes they were…

Like his friend Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald spent the majority of the 1920s travelling through Europe. Though these excursions likely influenced his writing, Fitzgerald set The Great Gatsby in New York. The United States has long been thought of as the “Land of Opportunity” where anything is possible. New York is central to this idea of the American Dream; it’s a place where people move to make their dreams come true. Today, the novel is studied in myriad of literature classes and…

A perfect example would be the Cummins Engine Company. Year after year this company insisted on donating to charitable foundations. And year after year they were threatened by bankruptcy. Any business or economics professor will tell you that their choices were not the smartest in the world. Their short term benefits suffered greatly because of these choices. Their long term, however have not suffered. They now produce over $5 billion in revenues each year. "The iron law of responsibility states…

Prior to receiving feedback 30.Which of the following should be considered when determining the channel of communication? a. When it will be delivered b. x The content of the message c. Whether you want to avoid conflict d. Who is delivering the message Objective: Create effective messages. 31.How many key ideas should the specific purpose of the message include? a. Three b. Seven c. Five d. x One 32.Your main points should establish a direct connection with the a. x…

Introduction When visualizing the Toronto soundscape, it is inevitable to picture it without considering the plethora of accents and languages of people from culturally dominated areas. I had the chance to attend a music and dance performance reflective of the diversity of the world’s traditions but also reflective of Toronto’s multiculturalism. The event took place at the Lula Lounge on March 5th, 2016, where I saw the band ‘Salsotika’ perform classic 80s and 90s salsa. In relation to the…

A dull ache in his ribs woke Tom from a restless sleep. As his mind became fully conscious, the pain steadily intensified and a low moan escaped from between his lips. His eyes fluttered open, and he stared around the room, his face a mask of confusion. For a moment, he had no memory of where he was, but everything soon became clear when his gaze settled on Booker. The dark-haired officer sat cross-legged on his bed reading a comic book. It was a strange sight to wake up to, and blinking…

Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White, Rapunzel, what do these things bring to mind? An old story that was told, a campfire story, or something that was heard along the way through the different people? No matter how it was heard, or where it was heard. Whether it was old or new, or even told by the young or the old. These stories that were heard were most likely fairy tales. They have been around for centuries and have evolved in many ways. These tales have made their way from B.C. to 2016…

Slaughterhouse Five Should Not Be Banned Tools are important. Hammers, screwdrivers, and drills all help to make improvements. Tools do not necessarily have to be hardware, however. Books, for example, are also tools. Books are some of the greatest tools in education. They relay information, present new ideas, and provide examples of great writing. Although the books that teachers select for classroom use are valuable resources, many people often attempt to ban them from schools. One such book…