Sexual Harrassment in Restaurants
In this conference poster presentation, Nyla Nguy shows how sexual harassment of female restaurant workers is a problematic and less-recognized aspect of contemporary rape culture.
Luxury in Hip Hop Culture
In this conference presentation, Mowoya Ometoruwa explores the relation between the luxury fashion industry and hip hop music in the U.S.
Media Representations of older Asian Canadians during COVID-19
In this conference paper, Lynda Li argues that we can discern multiple stereotypes across Canadian news media’s representations of older Asian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fetishization of Asian Women and Anti-Asian Violence
In this conference presentation, Blossom Cheng looks at various cultural forces that contribute to the fetishization of Asian women and the related dehumanization that leads to violence.
Indigenous Literature as Trauma Narrative
In this conference presentation, Roua Aldash argues that a decolonized trauma theory offers an effective lens for interpreting various works of Indigenous literature.
The 2010 Olympics’ Impact on Homeless Youth
In this conference presentation, Cedric Lin argues that the Government’s actions around the 2010 Olympics have had ongoing consequences for homeless youth in Vancouver.
Car Conversations Podcast
In this conference presentation, Viaan Wu shares her experience making a podcast about pop culture and social justice.
Public Spaces in the Present
In this summary of a group project, Mary Jim-Akaya investigates the gap between the ideal of inclusive public spaces and the flawed reality in Canada.
The Outcasts of Capitalism
In this conference presentation, Mariam explores similarities in the treatment of poor “surplus populations” in two different contexts: Cairo, Egypt and Vancouver, Canada.
The American Dream and Low-Income Immigrants
In this conference presentation, Lillian argues that the narrative of the American Dream does not match the reality faced by many immigrants to the U.S.