collective action
Tying masculinity to stoicism makes the world worse
Peak Web July 13, 2026By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer, Corbett Gildersleve, Opinions Editor We can all attest to a growing phenomenon of masculine self-help within the past few years. Quarantine as a result of COVID-19 gave many of us a shared sense of isolation and helplessness. This moment was a prime backdrop for self-help spaces to encourage men to adopt stoic beliefs as a way to cope. Stoicism is roughly the idea that in circumstances you cannot control, one should concern themselves with things you can control, namely, your emotional responses. However, this has led to men co-opting and misunderstanding this philosophy to…
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Militant Mothers of Raymur mosaic commemorates the collective action of a once-working class neighbourhood
Arts June 11, 2020By: Meera Eragoda, Arts & Culture Editor Since the start of COVID-19 restrictions, I’ve been taking walks around Strathcona, and though the restrictions have eased now, I’ve been continuing that practice. Aside from being good for my mental health, being…
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