Pushing Privileged Pillars

August 24, 2018

Doctoral research-in-progress: Pushing privileged pillars: An investigation of a real-time grassroots social activism initiative to increase retention and widen access to, and participation in, higher education for “poverty-class” students This research will be made public in real time

Elaine’s CV – March 2019

March 20, 2019

LABERGE ELAINE CV March 2019 Elaine’s Educational Leadership Administration Resume (March 2019) profile 10+ years lived experiences and knowledge supporting marginalized students—and, university communities-at-large, to build inclusive educational landscapes. 15+ years of experience in communications, investigating and reporting of challenges facing private- and public-sector organizations. Known for identifying problems/opportunities and developing effective solutions. An empathetic … More Elaine’s CV – March 2019

Maybe now we can finally say it out loud — social class matters; poverty shapes an entire life

March 3, 2019

A response to Coyne’s article (February 27), National Post Andrew Coyne: Maybe now we can finally say it out loud — poverty is in decline Maybe now we can finally say it out loud — social class matters; poverty shapes an entire life   February 28, 2019 Elaine Laberge PhD student (Sociology, University of Victoria), … More Maybe now we can finally say it out loud — social class matters; poverty shapes an entire life

Preface

February 8, 2019

Elaine Laberge I have nothing to protect me: no armour, healthy bank account, powerful allies, dedicated mentors, or map to traverse hostile academic landscapes. I don’t know where all the dangers lie or what lies in wait should I transgress. That is, beyond being outed and ousted from academia. Beyond being sidelined, tossed away, devalued, disowned, Othered, caste … More Preface

Social Theoretical Perspectives on Difference: the Other, the Othered, and Othering

January 31, 2019

Social Theoretical Perspectives on Difference: the Other, the Othered, and Othering by Elaine J. Laberge This paper seeks to unravel the complexity of Other, Othering, and Othered and how processes of Othering work against social justice and protect privilege both historically and in our contemporary neoliberal times. This paper also will explore why scholars have … More Social Theoretical Perspectives on Difference: the Other, the Othered, and Othering

Shoestring Initiative

November 11, 2018

https://shoestringinitiative.com/ What is the Shoestring Initiative? The Shoestring Initiative is a grassroots initiative to build community and support among first-generation students, staff, and faculty who identify as coming from poverty or working class backgrounds. We would like to acknowledge that the Shoestring Initiative operates on the unceded traditional territories of the Lkwungen, the Songhees, Esquimalt … More Shoestring Initiative