Emily Zapinsky

#JMUPSYC220 | she/her | junior psych major + family studies minor | i love to travel!

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@milanohrjmu @psyc220 #CD7 @psyc220 Researchers have a very important role when it comes to accurately representing individuals and data. A lot of information can be misinterpreted if not described correctly.

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@mylindler @psyc220 #CD7 @psyc220 I agree with your point that teachers are significant figures in our lives. Throughout most of the day adolescents are surrounded by their teachers and look up to them. Their mindsets are shaped by the information shared with them and can influence their thoughts.

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have reinforced oppression by reinforcing certain aspects of medical systems that often overlook the stigma around mental health. A specific action I can take in the future is becoming a reliable ally to all of my clients and providing support for them in their endeavors.

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@psyc220 #CD7 One of my main goals in the future is to become a clinical psychologist, and specifically work with children. At a young age, children are extremely impressionable and their mindsets are shaped through their environments and the people in them. A way psychologists

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@KyleeWig220 #CD6 @psyc220 Kylee this is such a great point. Money should not be a determinant as to whether an individual can have easy access mental health resources

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@mylindler @psyc220 #CD6 @psyc220 I agree with you! It’s so unfortunate that even in our society today men and women can perform the same job and women continue to earn lower salaries

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free resources prevents individuals from lower SES groups from getting the help that they need and creates an even larger gap in terms of privilege.

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#CD6 @psyc220 The intersectionality of socioeconomic status and mental health has become increasingly apparent within the U.S. Usually, people have to pay for mental health resources because their insurance doesn’t cover it, or they don’t have insurance to begin with. The lack of

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@milanohrjmu @psyc220 #CD5a @psyc220 Hannah, I also live in a similar apartment complex and have noticed the same issues with accessibility. I feel that off campus housing can be very limited to students with disabilities as most complexes aren’t handicap friendly.

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@zigsolosakss @psyc220 #CD5b @psyc220 This is a great example of a barrier within our JMU community and it is unfortunate that the university isn’t able to offer more classes surrounding ASL. A way they could possibly improve on this is by offering it as a language for students to take.

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help they need in being able to manage their disability.

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#CD5b @psyc220 Had McAuliffe won the Virginia election he would’ve worked to expand health care access and lower the cost of drugs which would aid in removing barriers for individuals with disabilities. These policies would allow more individuals to receive the treatments and

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up a set of stairs to even get to the first floor, making it difficult for those who suffer from various physical disabilities to have easy access to enter their apartment/house.

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#CD5a @psyc220 At JMU, an example as to how barriers are created for people with disabilities is evident in off campus housing. A lot of the apartment complexes have multiple floors in each building and limited to no access to elevators. A number of buildings also require walking

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@emmayowelll @psyc220 #CD4a @psyc220 I’m glad you brought up the point about us all being stronger together. If we can work to break down oppression in terms of gender we could have a much easier time with providing people of all genders equal access to resources.

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@mylindler @psyc220 #CD4a @psyc220 You make such a great point in regards to ending gender based oppression can open the door for eliminating other apparent forms of oppression in our society. This would be a great step in the right direction!

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every gender identity

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#CD4a @psyc220 Feminism plays a big role in ending oppression against women as it strives for equality amongst all genders and acts as a movement for change in society. Solidarity can be built by advocating for and supporting the fight for equal rights amongst individuals of

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@macywagoner10 @psyc220 @psyc220 #CD3a I agree with you. Despite there being such a push for moving away from racism in our society, the prison system unfortunately seems to be doing the opposite

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#CD3a @psyc220 If I had a friend or family member that didn’t believe racism existed or isn’t a big deal, I would bring up the fact that although our country has done away with slavery, which was a significant period in history that influenced racism, there continues to be

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@hflavinpsyc220 @psyc220 @psyc220 #CD3a This is such a great point I completely agree!