myTakes: Society & Politics
Taking it to heart, instead of for granted
We live in a generation full of misconception about what we deserve and should expect out of life. Sure we can bring up the starving children in Africa, but that is not relative to us on a deep enough level to envoke...
The Disillusionment of White Millennial Men on Race and Gender
I've been noticing more and more lately that the affects of post-modern society have been taking affect on the West's youth. Most specifically white men. I am speaking about this from personal experience as well as...
Have You Seen Barbie Lately?
Over the years there has been much talk about the wildly popular Barbie Dolls and their impact on young girls today. For years there has been outcry from parents asking that the dolls not only become a bit more...
The Doll Race Experiment: Responses of Children to Racial Difference [warning- may be confronting]
WARNING: The videos in this myTake will be disturbing and possibly offensive to people who STRONGLY believe in racial equality, as it was for me, but I decided to post them to raise awareness on just how infected our...
Giving Up Hope: Arguing With an Idiot!
Have you ever tried to argue with another person, and you just felt actual hate rise up in your chest? You feel an actual resentment towards that person, because they bring up incorrect or false points, and no matter how...
Social Media = More Social...Is it true?
It's sad to say, but YES. Socmed DO made us less social sometimes. You don't believe it? Maybe you think "how could this happens?". Or worse, you ALREADY become one of "less-social community" BEFORE YOU even REALIZED it....
At what age do we fully mature?
So, recently there have been a lot of questions going around on GAG that stem from maturity levels. When I say maturity I mean our ability to make well informed decisions that we become less likely to regret in future......
Put an End to Racist Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, and with it comes a whole host of really offensive costumes. A lot of people feel that on this night they should be one of three things: 1)extremely inappropriate 2)extremely...
Anita Sarkeesian - The lucrative business of feminist movements?
Anita Sarkeesian People think she's a stupid , prejudiced , misandrist. I'm not sure what she is but one thing I am sure of she's by no means - stupid. Civil Right Movements. They are a BUSINESS now. Through...
Why Pro-black Doesn't Equal Anti-White For Me
I was taught to love and respect those that love and respect me by my parents. I practice a religion that tells me to love everyone, even my enemies. And not be judgmental. I was born with brown skin and classified as a...
Dear smokers, get some class please
For the smokers who feel the need to light up any and everywhere they please in spite of designated smoking areas or what kind of people are around them, I understand you have an addiction to your cancer sticks and...
Why you might be a feminist and don't know it
Feminists want gender equality socially, economically, and politically for men and women. They don't hold biases for one gender over another in gender issues. If you think men and women should be treated equally socially,...
Put DOWN the phone: Is it that hard?
Looks familiar? Oh yeah, I bet we all are guilty of doing this too, at some point in life. Anyways, there's certain aspects of our daily lives that require and deserve our undivided attention. So, here are the times that...
Modern society infantilises people
We seem to be suffering from the negative effects of PC culture. I dont believe people should say offensive stuff in public, and I hold no prejudices towards anybody. But then I don't see why we need modern society to...
A white American male perspective on race
Being a white male in America I've noticed somethings about race in this country. There are racist white people in america, living in the south I would say that I live in a area where it is the worst in the country. That...
The Double-Standard of Political Correctness
We live in a society dominated by political correctness, and as such there are double standards in our society imposed by PC. While mocking and criticizing men and whites is not only permitted, but generally encouraged....
Interesting Facts About Canada
Cold weather, hockey, and "eh" seem to be the top stereotypes people have for Canada. Known as the "friendly little neighbour" of the US, Canada is really a country rich in diversity with a melange of cultures and...
Asked By GaG Members; British Culture
I asked you guys what you wanted to know about the British and our culture and you certainly gave me a lot to think about! "How often do you shower?" Asked by @pooper89 Right now, the UK is fitness mad and all the gyms...
Redefining My Femininity
I'm no feminist (egalitarian pride over here) but I do find it pretty sexist when my femininity is attacked. My femininity has been the subject of a lot of debate and even direct criticism, primarily at the hands of my...
Fall Fun > Free Fun
P.S. Well, maybe not entirely free, but pretty cheap. ;) PICK UP PINE CONES For arts and crafts! MAKE A THANKFUL TREE You don't have to be American to be thankful for the people in your life! HAVE BREAKFAST IN BED Stay...
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