jmarland1980
03-21-2007, 10:33 PM
Hello everyone,
Obviously, I am new to the site. I read about it on alternet.org in an article concerning the equality bus.
At any rate, as I near graduation from graduate school, i find myself with more time to devote to the causes I find to be most important to societal change. I have neglected my activist side for educational pursuits, but hope that I can continue through various means such as this.
Feel free to spark up a debate, as I have many interests. Most dear to me is education reform, specifically in urban areas where underprivileged students are often overlooked or left without a decent opportunity.
More recently, I have focused on subverting gay and lesbian stereotypes, as well as advocating awareness of the perpetuation of inequality. Basically, let's think about how we can make a difference through just being aware of the little things (in addition to the big things) and then making the necessary changes. The use of words, gestures, body language to signal discomfort or support of inequality.
I am Buddhist but support all spirituality, at least the choice to practice and believe what you want. If it affects me, obviously I hope it's in a positive way as I hope to do the same in return.
Those are just some general ideas. Throw some out there and I'm bound to discuss more in depth.
Obviously, I am new to the site. I read about it on alternet.org in an article concerning the equality bus.
At any rate, as I near graduation from graduate school, i find myself with more time to devote to the causes I find to be most important to societal change. I have neglected my activist side for educational pursuits, but hope that I can continue through various means such as this.
Feel free to spark up a debate, as I have many interests. Most dear to me is education reform, specifically in urban areas where underprivileged students are often overlooked or left without a decent opportunity.
More recently, I have focused on subverting gay and lesbian stereotypes, as well as advocating awareness of the perpetuation of inequality. Basically, let's think about how we can make a difference through just being aware of the little things (in addition to the big things) and then making the necessary changes. The use of words, gestures, body language to signal discomfort or support of inequality.
I am Buddhist but support all spirituality, at least the choice to practice and believe what you want. If it affects me, obviously I hope it's in a positive way as I hope to do the same in return.
Those are just some general ideas. Throw some out there and I'm bound to discuss more in depth.