Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group
Hey folks! SFPIRG will be closed for the summer break starting on Friday, August 18th, and reopening on Monday, August 28th. Please note that staff will not be checking email during this time, and will respond to all inquiries upon our return. Good luck on your exams, have a great…
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Privilege is something that is often times visible to those who have it. Our experiences and accomplishments are rationalized as being the product of our hard work only. This mentality only highlights the ways in which we are oppressed, but glosses over the contributions of structural and systemic factors to…
Read moreabout:Article: Forms of Privilege
Privilege 101
This article is the one in which Kimberle Crenshaw, a renowned legal scholar and civil rights advocate, first coined the term intersectionality in reference to the intersection and interaction of social identities leading to a unique experience. It is quite academic, but definitely worth a read! Demarginalizing the Intersection of…
Read moreabout:Article: Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex
We’re so excited to announce the launch of SFPIRG’s new website! We’ve been offline for a while, and now we’re back – and better than ever! Our new site has some great new features, including a new Info Hub, with loads of resources for learning all about social justice! Also,…
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