The Heights

Escaping Stereotypes, Taking Control

Mahima Menghani • January 21, 2018

"I realized that I have been intentionally resisting the categorizations that an ignorant society has created for South Asian students, especially throughout my first year in college."

LTE: A Response to “A Taste of Southern Charm”

Letters • March 29, 2017

"This continued encouragement to question stereotypes and seek the truth is the way to break down the common misrepresentations in our world."

Activist Explores Stereotypes in Beyonce’s ‘Partition,’ ‘Jealous’

Sophie Reardon • April 24, 2016

On Thursday evening, activist Kevin Allred led a discussion on how Beyonce addresses black female stereotypes in her music.

LYBW Event Examines Male Stereotypes

Sophie Reardon • November 13, 2014

Students gathered to discuss issues related to stereotypes, particularly those that pressure males into thinking they need to be strong figures in society.

Looking Beyond The ‘BC Bro’ Illusion

John Wiley • October 22, 2014

The myth that the BC Bro dominates the University’s social culture allows us to ignore the fact that our school is segmented along lines of socioeconomic status, race, and gender.

How To Be ‘Basic’: A Problematic Guide

Michelle Tomassi • October 15, 2014

The word 'basic' has a number of different meanings, but when it's used to perpetuate negative female stereotypes, it becomes dangerous.