Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): van Vliet, Elizabeth, Thesis advisor (ths): Epp, Michael, Thesis advisor (ths): Synenko, Joshua, Degree committee member (dgc): Epp, Michael, Degree committee member (dgc): Synenko, Joshua, Degree committee member (dgc): Pendleton-Jiménez, Karleen, Degree committee member (dgc): Mitchell, Liam, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University Abstract: <p>This thesis examines the ways in which body image is discussed in online settings. There are three different communities discussed: body positivity, proED (pro-eating disorder), and body neutrality. Both body positivity and proED content are fairly popular online, and both have found significant support and followers on various social medias. In this thesis, I argue that both of these… more Full Text: A SMILE AND A NEUTRAL ATTITUDE: AN EXPLORATION OF BODY IMAGE DISCUSSIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A BODY NEUTRAL PERSPECTIVE A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree …
Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hays, Joseph Ronald, Thesis advisor (ths): Niblett, Blair, Degree committee member (dgc): Pendleton-Jiménez, Karleen, Degree committee member (dgc): Nichols, Naomi, Degree committee member (dgc): Tremblay, Katie, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University Abstract: <p>This study examines critical pedagogy as a novel approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education at Peterborough Police Service (PPS). To begin, the present
study examines hypermasculinity and isolationism as cultural traits in policing that serve
as barriers to DEI education. Later, results of focus groups with PPS members that
investigated negative and positive… more Full Text: From Cultural Barriers to Educational Breakthroughs: Application of Critical Pedagogy to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education at Peterborough Police Service A Thesis submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the …
Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>Little thought is given to how equitable mathematics would better the lives of those marginalized, or how the increased inclusion of marginalized voices improves the practice of mathematics. The purpose of this narrative research is to explore students' voices and analyze aspects of math identity: the reported beliefs and practices of a group of elementary urban students who… more Full Text: ACHIEVING EQUITY IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION: ANALYZING RACIALIZED STUDENTS’ VOICES A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education in the Faculty of Arts and Science …
Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>This thesis is about the negative impacts on queer identities caused by the lack of diversity related to sexual orientation within Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum documents, both at the elementary and secondary level. Curriculum documents as well as policy documents are analysed and compared in order to address the lack of diverse sexual orientation representation within Ontario… more Full Text: Reconceptualising the Heteronormative Curriculum Through Autobiographical Methodology A Study of Heteronormativity within Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum Documents A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Fulfillment of the …
Year: 2019, 2019
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>This thesis examines the work of queer women who author graphic autobiographical texts. Alison Bechdel, Sarah Leavitt, and Elizabeth Beier all employ the graphic medium to narrate their personal experiences with coming out, growing up, and navigating heteronormative spaces as lesbian or bisexual women. By studying the work of these three authors in tandem, this thesis functions to expand… more Full Text: Autobiographical Graphics: reading the queer “I” in women’s life writing A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the Faculty of Arts and Science TRENT …
Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>In 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission called upon Canadians to reconcile relationships between Settlers and Indigenous peoples in Canada. Education for reconciliation is one important element of this process. However, critical questions arise when education is undertaken by and for Settlers such as myself: Are our undertakings actually fostering reconciliation?… more Full Text: RECONCILIATION AS RELATIONSHIP: REFRAMING SETTLER UNDERSTANDING OF RECONCILIATION IN CANADA A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Education in the Faculty of Arts and …