Consent education is essential. And yet, in Alberta, students will now have to 'opt in' to learn the basics of boundaries and saying no. In my latest article for @IRPP I explore the ramifications of Bill 27
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Alberta’s Bill 27: Consent education shouldn’t be optional
As @AlexandraAges highlights, teaching consent is imperative to reducing sexual violence & supporting survivors of sexual abuse. Yet, sexual health education is under attack. Read more: https://t.co/60dup5f8a6
Writing @broadbent's journal PERSPECTIVES @AlexandraAges explains why in Canada reproductive healthcare is deeply commodified, affecting access to resources from contraception to fertility treatments.
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I've been really interested in the gendered elements of radicalization lately, particularly in relation to the care crisis - check out my latest for @broadbent!
New from @AlexandraAges for Perspectives Journal:
"As wellness fills in the gaps left by care economy retrenchment, we experience a perfect storm for radicalization."
Read the full article: https://t.co/lbh5u233Wy
📢 Living free from violence is a human right.
📢 Living free from violence is a human right.
📢 Living free from violence is a human right.
📢 Living free from violence is a human right.
📢 Living free from violence is a human right.
May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murder Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People (MMIWG2S+).
Read our Activism guide blog and take action! https://t.co/J7gCBGJWmA
New on Perspectives Journal – Femininity Hyper-Commodified: Consumerism, Social Media, and Beauty Standards.
@AlexandraAges unpacks the new era of consumerism playing out on social media.
Read the full article at https://t.co/c7GUTm5Ljo
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Edmonton, AB is one of the only municipalities in North America tracking its long-term infrastructure maintenance costs.
Learn why Edmonton is one of the top four strongest towns in North America: https://t.co/oOdm88Hx0q
The CAUS team really appreciated the opportunity to speak with @tanya_fir, who is currently leading the 10-year gender-based violence strategic plan! #SGBV is a critical issue impacting our students, and together, we can all take steps to create safer campuses.
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CAUS student leaders are on Day 3 of our advocacy week! We've really appreciated the opportunity to engage with elected officials - this year, key focus areas include affordability, mental health, supporting Indigenous students, and SGBV reduction #ableg#abpoli
ZBR passes 🎉🎉 Tremendous thanks to everyone who sent emails, talked with friends/family or even spoke to council. Your actions genuinely moved the needle on this.
We've made it clear that Edmontonians care deeply about affordability and sustainability - and we won't be ignored.