Emily Quinlan

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@kbrocksss Right! Cancel Culture is frustrating because instead of educating people on what they may have said or did wrong, people jump on this bandwagon of calling others out and shaming them! I agree with holding ppl accountable and educating but that's totally different! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@jenny_seaward I've never heard of this show before but after reading this I might have to check it out! Hopefully this helped some people gain a better understanding of intersectional feminism and how much racism and sexism intersect in the lives of women of color! Thanks girl!🙂#gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

(1/2) I think activism groups are great but its unfortunate that even within these groups there is exclusion! Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in, nobody is the perfect activist, no matter how politically correct or how long they've been involved #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@kayla_winsor What I mean is that your intentions are what is important and if someone says something unintentionally hurtful or oppressive, hopefully someone would be there to politely explain what they may have said wrong and why, but I get it, "cancel culture" is intense #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@kayla_winsor I understand you're concern, I've been there too but it's okay to say the wrong thing as long as you acknowledge it and apologize when you do so! Ppl place too much importance on being politically correct when we should just educate one another in a respectful way! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

(2/2) Being an Activist is about fighting for a cause, don't let anyone tell you that you can't or shouldn't be one just because you are learning! Activists should strive to educate each other rather than ridicule one another! Activism is for everyone! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

We need more movements that have an inclusive approach like the Idle No More movement, more movements that encourage the participation of everyone regardless of age, gender, race, class, sexuality, etc! If we work together we can really change things for the better! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@cater_dana I agree! No matter who you are, you should be able to go to the police without worrying about your safety! They are supposed to provide protection and support to people in need! It's sad that many Indigenous women do not receive the same treatment as other women! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@AnnaAuCoin1 Yes! This was easily one of my favorite Ted Talks from this semester! Like he said, what about all the little boys who witness men abusing their mothers, or sisters? Violence against women affects all of us, regardless of gender! We live in this world together! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

The fact that during the 60's Scoop, Aboriginal children were taken from their homes and communities often without the knowledge or consent of their families is a terrifying reality!
https://t.co/jp1HZ02aDr Check out this CBC article on the 60's Scoop! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@HannahS76082255 Yes! Unfortunately, Katz's is right when he says that men can be heard saying some things that women often can't be heard saying! If enough men were speaking out about violence against women, maybe together we could actually make a positive change! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

I loved Jackson Katz's Ted Talk! We need to include men in the conversation about violence against women bc without men in leadership positions who stand up for women and other victims, we will continue to see the same pattern of increasing violence against women! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

I've heard of the idea that lesbians just haven't found "the right guy" but corrective rape? It's disgusting that someone would resort to such a terrible thing in hopes of changing someone... how much hate or fear must someone have in their heart to do such a thing? #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@oliviasquires4 @jbe133 Personally, I don't think the issue is about not getting paid for unpaid work, I think it's more about the mindset of society. If unpaid work was respected and acknowledged like paid work is, than I think that would make ppl feel appreciated and valued, imo! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

Stay at home moms and dads might not be paid for what they do but the value of their work should be recognized! Anyone who says child care and house work isn't real work needs to step into the shoes of people who do that work all day, every day! It's far from easy! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@jbe133 Well said! Society places such an importance on work that generates an income when in reality unpaid work is just as valuable, if not more valuable in some cases, not just to individuals but to the economy as a whole and the sad thing is they don't even realize it! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@JuanitaHead_ Yes, I can only imagine how difficult that must be! People who say stay at home parents are lucky because they just get to stay at home and do nothing have no idea how truly exhausting taking care of child can be! Childcare is one the most demanding jobs ever! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

https://t.co/xjrG56cq8f I don't know if anywhere else has decriminalized sex work since this video was released but after watching this video, I agree that decriminalization of sex work is in the best interest of sex workers and their safety! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@BexBee28 Very true! Surviving on minimum wage is extremely difficult, especially for families or single mothers/fathers who are just trying to provide for their children! Finding child care is one of the biggest obstacles for people living on a minimum wage! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

Just finished reading chapter 67 from this weeks readings and came across this article from may of this year https://t.co/i3NFx1qLZF Did you know that our provincial minimum hourly wage is more than $7 below the determined living wage for living in St.johns? #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

@leaman_dana Oh most definitely and vice versa, people who are living with chronic physical conditions are at a higher risk of developing mental illnesses! It's important to acknowledge the connection between the two and to view health in an holistic way! #gndr10002019

[Emily Quinlan @EmilyQuinlan11]

(2/2) There are many different social determinants of health that are unrelated to choice (income, health care systems, education, etc) and there are many different forms of health (physical, mental, spiritual, etc) Health issues are more complex than they appear! #gndr10002019