Comments on: A day in the life of marginalizing “fringe groups” in Canada http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/ ...exploring the art and science of parenting Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:59:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: phdinparenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-45019 phdinparenting Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:24:52 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-45019 <strong>Wenjonggal:</strong> I live in the Ottawa area, but in Quebec. Wenjonggal: I live in the Ottawa area, but in Quebec.

]]> By: Wenjonggal http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44943 Wenjonggal Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:30:21 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44943 Wow, I had no idea that this Research on Mothering even existed... and now I am shocked and sad at it disappearing. I so hope someone steps up to save it, especially given that list of incredible books to come out. And I am shocked and "shouldn't be surprised"' but am, re the removal of mentions of gay rights from immigrant guides... given that parts of the world hang, stone and imprison lgbt citizens, one would think that we would be VERY SPECIFIC to point out that not only do we NOT do that here, but we celebrate their relationships in legal marriages, protect their rights to home and employment, and they adopt and raise children... LGBT people are definitely not marginal members of society that can be discriminated against freely and to hide this from immigrants coming from elsewhere (like the USA! lol!) is just asking for trouble as newcomers come up against their lgbt neighbors, coworkers and bosses. Sigh. Yet more signs of Harperism. BTW I am soooo curious as to where you hail from in Canada, that has French and English school boards (I am in Montreal)... I am so thrilled to discover you are not in Singapore or New York! Wow, I had no idea that this Research on Mothering even existed… and now I am shocked and sad at it disappearing. I so hope someone steps up to save it, especially given that list of incredible books to come out.

And I am shocked and “shouldn’t be surprised”‘ but am, re the removal of mentions of gay rights from immigrant guides… given that parts of the world hang, stone and imprison lgbt citizens, one would think that we would be VERY SPECIFIC to point out that not only do we NOT do that here, but we celebrate their relationships in legal marriages, protect their rights to home and employment, and they adopt and raise children… LGBT people are definitely not marginal members of society that can be discriminated against freely and to hide this from immigrants coming from elsewhere (like the USA! lol!) is just asking for trouble as newcomers come up against their lgbt neighbors, coworkers and bosses. Sigh. Yet more signs of Harperism.

BTW I am soooo curious as to where you hail from in Canada, that has French and English school boards (I am in Montreal)… I am so thrilled to discover you are not in Singapore or New York!

]]> By: Kate Sanagan http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44820 Kate Sanagan Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:26:18 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44820 Hey there, A bunch of us on twitter and email have been starting to discuss how we can strategize to help ARM resurrect somewhere. Specifically, we're thinking of a some sort of fundraiser to raise initial funds for ARM to exist post York. We're putting together a list of names of people who want to be involved in those fundraising efforts - if you are interested you can email me at ksanagan@gmail.com or see me on twitter @crabbykate. Kate Hey there,

A bunch of us on twitter and email have been starting to discuss how we can strategize to help ARM resurrect somewhere. Specifically, we’re thinking of a some sort of fundraiser to raise initial funds for ARM to exist post York. We’re putting together a list of names of people who want to be involved in those fundraising efforts – if you are interested you can email me at ksanagan@gmail.com or see me on twitter @crabbykate.

Kate

]]> By: Noble Savage http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44814 Noble Savage Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:57:00 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44814 I am pissed off about this too. Once again mothering is deemed insignificant and not worth anyone's time or money. Save the ARM!! I am pissed off about this too. Once again mothering is deemed insignificant and not worth anyone’s time or money. Save the ARM!!

]]> By: phdinparenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44707 phdinparenting Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:32:25 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44707 <strong>Rebecca: </strong> The rights of people with disabilities (like the rights of gays) are protected. I'm not sure if they are mentioned in the immigration booklet or not...I'll have to check. Rebecca:

The rights of people with disabilities (like the rights of gays) are protected. I’m not sure if they are mentioned in the immigration booklet or not…I’ll have to check.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44696 Rebecca Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:03:07 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44696 Re: gay rights - shocking... though sadly, I'm not that surprised. Are any references made to the rights of people with disabilities or are they marginalized too? Re: gay rights – shocking… though sadly, I’m not that surprised. Are any references made to the rights of people with disabilities or are they marginalized too?

]]> By: coffeewithjulie http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44668 coffeewithjulie Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:52:02 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44668 Well, wouldn't ya know it ... we actually have 2 things in common, now! ;) Well, wouldn’t ya know it … we actually have 2 things in common, now! ;)

]]> By: Elo http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44634 Elo Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:54:54 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44634 Maybe the ARM could be hosted at Simon Fraser University, they host the FREDA group: http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/freda/ ? It would really be a shame if they disappeared! But if you look at the cuts that are being made to the SSHRC then it's not that surprising... The current government does not seem to have much liking for academics... Maybe the ARM could be hosted at Simon Fraser University, they host the FREDA group: http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/freda/ ? It would really be a shame if they disappeared! But if you look at the cuts that are being made to the SSHRC then it’s not that surprising… The current government does not seem to have much liking for academics…

]]> By: ParentopiaDevra http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44478 ParentopiaDevra Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:36:49 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44478 Go! Go! Go! I so hope ARM finds a new home, or York Univ feels the pressure to provide base funding to save the Association so it may continue to survive. One would think a "break even" program would at least be sustainable. Last year I had the priviledge of attending the ARM/Mamapalooza conference in New York and finally got to meet the women behind The ARM and it was fantastic! I was so looking forward to another conference in NYC this summer, but with ARM closing, the conference has been cancelled. Low down dirty shame. If you're on twitter, we've been hashtagging posts about this with #SaveARM. And I urge anyone to write letters to the University on ARM's behalf. It is quite possible many more mothers, fathers, professionals, academics, educators, etc have supported ARM and the university doesn't realize how far reaching these numbers may be. It's time they learned! Thanks for writing this up Annie! Go! Go! Go! I so hope ARM finds a new home, or York Univ feels the pressure to provide base funding to save the Association so it may continue to survive. One would think a “break even” program would at least be sustainable. Last year I had the priviledge of attending the ARM/Mamapalooza conference in New York and finally got to meet the women behind The ARM and it was fantastic! I was so looking forward to another conference in NYC this summer, but with ARM closing, the conference has been cancelled. Low down dirty shame.

If you’re on twitter, we’ve been hashtagging posts about this with #SaveARM. And I urge anyone to write letters to the University on ARM’s behalf. It is quite possible many more mothers, fathers, professionals, academics, educators, etc have supported ARM and the university doesn’t realize how far reaching these numbers may be. It’s time they learned!

Thanks for writing this up Annie!

]]> By: Melodie http://www.phdinparenting.com/2010/03/02/a-day-in-the-life-of-marginalizing-fringe-groups-in-canada/#comment-44444 Melodie Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:49:21 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=4020#comment-44444 Thank you for bringing this to light for everyone Annie. That *is* disgusting, but at the same time I am so not surprised by it since Harper is our PM. On another note - I wish I was going to BlogHer 10! That's one talk I would love to hear! Go Annie! Thank you for bringing this to light for everyone Annie. That *is* disgusting, but at the same time I am so not surprised by it since Harper is our PM.
On another note – I wish I was going to BlogHer 10! That’s one talk I would love to hear! Go Annie!

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