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The Harmful Traditional Practice Of Breast Ironing In Cameroon, Africa., Rachel Pearsell
The Harmful Traditional Practice Of Breast Ironing In Cameroon, Africa., Rachel Pearsell
Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections
This article will examine the harmful traditional practice of breast ironing, a common occurrence in Cameroon. Breast ironing affects approximately one in every four adolescent girls in Cameroon and is typically performed by the mother of the child who will heat common household items such as pestles or grinding stones and massage the breast tissue, hoping to flatten the breast or reverse the growth. This practice causes irreversible physical and psychological trauma to young girls and is performed in hopes to deter men from making sexual advances onto young girls. This article also examines legislation around the practice, both locally …
The Effects Of Migration On Children's Rights, Sharyne Williams
The Effects Of Migration On Children's Rights, Sharyne Williams
Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections
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A Legislation Review: Bill C-14 “Euthanasia Or Assisted Dying”, Kullen G. Stewart
A Legislation Review: Bill C-14 “Euthanasia Or Assisted Dying”, Kullen G. Stewart
Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections
This article is a policy analysis that covers the request for an amendment for the doctor assisted suicide law introduced as BillC-14 on June 16, 2016, exploring the considerations to further expand the bill to better meet individual’s rights regarding end of life decisions. However, the purpose of legislation which has been achieved in this bill presented both ethical infractions and creates restrictive requirements that explicitly exclude a specific population that suffers from degenerative diseases. Attempts to improve the restrictions and requirements for Bill C-14 are outlined and discussed.
Putting An End To The Silence: Educating Society About The Canadian Residential School System, Jamie Lee Kuhl
Putting An End To The Silence: Educating Society About The Canadian Residential School System, Jamie Lee Kuhl
Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections
This paper advocates for the increased education of Canadian society regarding the Indian Residential School System. Many Canadian’s tend to be uninformed on the history of the schools and as a result risk subjecting Aboriginal peoples to further harm. The contents of this paper demonstrates by informing all Canadian citizens of the truth regarding the assimilative schools and their enduring legacy on Aboriginal peoples, several benefits can occur. Specifically, through revealing the truth regarding the residential schools, healing becomes possible for victims, over-representation within the criminal justice system can be better understood as well as addressed, and future harm can …
Book Review: Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography - Representing Canadian History Through Graphic Art, Brock J. Vaughan
Book Review: Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography - Representing Canadian History Through Graphic Art, Brock J. Vaughan
Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections
This paper explores how graphic art, specifically in the comic-strip form, can represent events of the past and engage readers in historical narratives. Chester Brown’s Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography tells history in a unique way by depicting heightened moments of drama in Riel’s life during the Red River Rebellion. Through vivid illustrations, Brown involves readers in the imaginative process and helps readers uncover Riel’s character and the choices he made during the series of events before his hanging for high treason in 1885. This paper contains original interpretations of Brown’s comic-strip biography, coupled with scholars’ opinions and critical analysis …