Feminism

Today we were discussing the word "feminist". Here's an shortened version of an editorial (opinion) from a website called Voices of Youth:

Lately, the word 'feminism' has been given a bad reputation.

Strangely, it isn't just certain men who reject the idea of feminism due to their dominance over women in the past. It's women themselves who reject the word -- young women whose mothers and grandmothers have fought for equality.

These women do not have anything against equality, but they do have a problem with feminism.

Social media posts criticize it, and women across the globe fiercely deny being labelled a 'feminist', even though it represents everything that they are.

Over time, the word has been perceived as a means of putting down (criticizing) men -- maybe even suggesting that women are better than men.

Fundamentally, however, that is not what the feminist movement is all about.

Feminism is simply about equality. It is about equal pay. It is about equal opportunities. It is about giving someone the same chances in life to aim higher and achieve, not because of their gender but because of their determination and skills. It is about giving someone the chance to make something of themselves, regardless of their distinctions.

So, if this is the case, why aren't feminists just called "equal-ists"?

If we truly are working for egalitarianism (equality), then the confusion caused by feminism must be removed.

Federal Elections

Hello LINC 7 Students!

Check out your federal electoral riding by using this webpage:

http://www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/FindED?L=e&PAGEID=20

This is How Canada Talks!

Hello LINC 7 Students,

Do you say "runners" or "running shoes"? Or do you say "sneakers"?

Do you say "pop" or "soft drink"?

Do you say "cutlery" or "utensils"?

Do you say "corner store" or "convenience store"?

Canadians DON'T AGREE! There are regional differences and preferences for these words and many others!

Check out this fun website:

http://www.the10and3.com/this-is-how-canada-talks/

Smartphone Use Test for you!

Please complete on the Smartphone Compulsion Test

When you are finished, write down your score!

Welcome LINC 7 Students!

Welcome Everyone to my LINC 7 Blog!!

Here's the link to the CBC's Sunday Morning radio program:

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/the-sunday-edition-september-2-2018-1.4806169

Please listen again to help you improve your listening skills.

Make sure you understand the new vocabulary by looking up words on your smart phone or tablet! :)

City of Vancouver services

Hello LINC 7 Students!

I'd like you to watch this video and take some good notes on the key points of information in it.

It's about some of the services provided by the City of Vancouver. 

Bees

Hello Everyone,

Here's the link to the short (4 minute) video about the honey bees on the roof of the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Please watch it and answer the questions I gave you.

This video will give you an "up close" experience of bees, following a local TV news reporter. The head beekeeper is Allen Garr, and this is not his ONLY job!

Note the special headgear and clothing that will keep them both safe from bee stings!

Enjoy!