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Lauren Hall

Lauren is a Canadian Writer and Blogger, based in Calgary. In addition to her freelance work, she is an Human Resources professional by trade. Lauren is always hungry for information, and has developed many hobbies in her pursuit for knowledge: she is an amateur archer, avid goldfish enthusiast, zombie aficionado, proud dog owner, and a casual gamer.

Brazil

#LetHerWork – #TimesUp for Brazilian Machismo

Lauren Hall Apr 16, 2018

In the Fall of 2017, many of Hollywood's celebrated actresses and artists began to break their silence about sexual harassment in the film industry by posting on social media, using the simple hashtag, #MeToo. Since the day those two little…
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World

The Easter Bunny Lie: Fuzzy Friend or Enemy?

Lauren Hall Apr 1, 2018

It's that time of year again: overpriced chocolate bunnies and colourful chocolate eggs litter the grocery stores, and pastels are the palette of choice for the holiday decor. Easter is primarily a religious holiday, but it's often…
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Opinion

Reality TV: The Price for 15 Minutes of Fame

Lauren Hall Mar 24, 2018

Behind the catchy theme songs, pretty (scripted) words, designer attire and bright lights, reality TV shows harbour some pretty dark secrets. Reality TV stars are exploited to entertain the masses, but what negative effects remain once the…
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USA

Donald 2.0: How to Avoid Raising the Next Trump

Lauren Hall Mar 16, 2018

Donald Trump is many things. He is, of course, the President of the United States. He is the mastermind behind "The Apprentice." But above all else, he's a child. From Twitter tantrums to name-calling, Trump is easily the most childish…
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Science & Tech

A Thorn in the Side: The Case of Sexism in Video Games

Lauren Hall Feb 27, 2018

Contrary to the popular belief that people who play video games are predominantly male, women actually make up nearly half of the world's gaming population. Since such a large piece of video game profits come from women, it's surprising…
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Canada

Indigenous People in Canada: We Need to do Better

Lauren Hall Feb 19, 2018

Earlier this month, the Canadian Justice System failed not only the late Colten Boushie and his loved ones by allowing his killer to walk free; they also failed the indigenous population. Gerald Stanley, a 56-year-old farmer in…
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Life

Valentine’s Day: A Hoax, a Scam, a Disturbing Reality

Lauren Hall Feb 14, 2018

Every year on February 14th, lovebirds around the world scramble to find the perfect gift, the perfect card and flowers, and the perfect venue to woo their partners with on Valentine's Day. The world will be draped in red hearts and cupids…
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Iran

Headscarves on Sticks: Iranian Women Fight for Their Rights

Lauren Hall Feb 8, 2018

Iranian women have been fighting for their rights for more than one hundred years. A century of protests, movements, and revolutions, and women still need to prove to their oppressive, male-dominated regime that when it comes to their…
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Life

Does the Future of Feminism Equal Inequality?

Lauren Hall Feb 7, 2018

The future of feminism may be in jeopardy. Feminism used to be defined as a forward-thinking movement for equality of the sexes, but modern day feminism has earned a pretty abysmal reputation. Today, feminists are widely considered to be…
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Life

Feminism: Dawn of the Great Feminist Divide

Lauren Hall Feb 1, 2018

Feminism is not the unified, forward-thinking movement it once was. Simply defined, feminism is a doctrine that advocates gender equality, but the modern definition is somewhat different. It's coming of age was the necessary aftermath of…
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