#Equal opportunities

[townpostin]

Tata Steel Hosts Inclusive Athletics Meet for Pride Month

Transperson Employees Showcase Talent at JRD Tata Sports Complex Company celebrates diversity through sports, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities. JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel’s Sports Department organized an athletics meet for transperson employees at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, marking Pride Month celebrations across its locations. The event saw enthusiastic participation from 52 athletes…

[manojnaironline]

True freedom

In my dictionary, true freedom would mean: the freedom to practice any faith, religion, and belief without any fear of reprisal Speak and discuss any subject as long as one is not being abusive or violent Research and write about any topics without restrictions No dress code or fashion policing enforcing what to wear or not Not being forced to hide your gender identity out of fear of social…

[adventurementalhealthllc]

Gaining a better understanding of intellectual disabilities is essential for promoting inclusion, providing support, and preventing discrimination for individuals living with such conditions as well as their families. This is one of the many goals we tirelessly work toward at ADVENTURE MENTAL HEALTH LLC.

[ckerouac]

Men’s gymnastics uniforms are so boring. Where are the sequins? Where are the sparkles? Why can’t Pommel Horse Ken shine bright like a diamond as he’s twisting under the stadium lights? Why are they denied joy?

[demigods-posts]

percy doing better than annabeth in college is one my favorite developments in the rrverse. if we reflect on percy and annabeth's academic upbringing. annabeth living at camp allowed her to receive accommodations for her adhd and dyslexia and surround herself with like-minded campers who had the same limitations. whereas percy was ridiculed, belittled, and routinely humiliated because of his adhd and dyslexia. even more so, percy's friends and family leave him out of the loop on so many important issue (no chb orientation film, no information about the great prophecy) which perpetuates his subpar confidence and self-esteem in his skills as a student and a demigod. but going to college at NRU changes his mindset because he receives the accommodations he should have gotten years ago and fucking thrives to the point of getting higher grades than annabeth — a person he deems way smarter and more prepared than him in every way. the most important thing percy is learning now is that a supportive environment makes all the difference, and he is more capable than he initially thought.

[sandrineanterrionlondonspeaker]

Excerpts from "Jobs" page

Dontmesswithmyname.org

Telemarketing work in Wimbledon: having to speak to desperately-lonely seniors, trying to sell them subscriptions to Readers Digest. Having to lie to them about winning substantial cheques, hearing their little voices light up with hope; all the while knowing they’d only get 10p in the post, if at all… Preying on people who confess to you (a complete stranger) that all their relatives, friends, and spouse had now passed away; so they would never be able to find anyone to sell the magazine to. They do so (talk to you about this) because they have no one else to talk to. [The latter event was not an isolated occurrence: it was in fact quite repeated]. Having to sell credit cards via fake prize gifting: exploiting vulnerable people in their literal desperation. Altogether a very depressing experience, and dare I say a very inhumane treatment of gullible souls. I did stick to that job for a few months, in the late 90s or early 2000s.

www.dontmesswithmyname.org

[aurianneor]

Saving the language

Language is above all a means of communication. “People need other people to live. So that we can exchange and support each other, we communicate with each other. Communication in the broadest sense takes many forms: we exchange information, share feelings, show affection and sometimes create situations of conflict. We use communication to develop our identity and to obtain other people’s opinions about our behaviour. Through communication, a common space can be created in which the attention of all participants can be brought together. (…) Language is only a small part of the whole spectrum of possible communication, but it plays a very important role.” (https://www.contakt-enfance.ch/fr/bon-a-savoir/communication-et-langue.html)

In the newspaper Le Monde, academics call for urgent reform to simplify spelling, because it is full of archaisms that do not help understanding but are a barrier to learning, particularly for children and adults from disadvantaged backgrounds or whose or for whom French is not their mother tongue.

« Pourquoi il est urgent de mettre à jour notre orthographe » – Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2023/10/15/pourquoi-il-est-urgent-de-mettre-a-jour-notre-orthographe_6194603_3232.html

At the same time, the conservatives published an article in Le Figaro in defence of a fixed French language as a marker of identity and they are prescribing more dictations to make schoolchildren conform.

«Le français ne va pas si bien, hélas» – Le Figaro: https://www.lefigaro.fr/langue-francaise/actu-des-mots/le-francais-ne-va-pas-si-bien-helas-20230524

Linguistic racism exists.

Since the revolution and then the Universal Declaration of Human Rights abolished discrimination on grounds of religion, sex, opinion or skin colour, mastery of the incongruities of language has become a new tool for dividing citizens into classes. The fundamental idea of the Reaction is that there are natural differences between people, that some are made to succeed and others to suffer: The prefix aristo- means “the best” and the suffix -cratie means “in power”. To maintain this aristocracy, they need to be able to recognise each other in order to re-establish privileges and destroy equal access to opportunities.

Language is a tool of communication; its raison d’être is to build together, to to turn towards others. Reactionaries use it to divide and denigrate. They use it to create artificial barriers to the integration of migrants or any other speaker of non-pure French.

Our ability to unite citizens is the best guarantee of the civilisation.

Ancient Rome is often cited as an example of integration. Barbarians there had full citizenship and were given access to the most prestigious positions. But Ovid reminded us that “Yet, there is no good barbarian poet”. The mere fact that such a person could be said to be a barbarian, even for a simple lack of mastery of the subtleties of the language, has fostered a feeling of “them and us” that is still very much alive today. The disaster of Andrinople created two fratricidal factions. This division led to the fall of the empire. Rome was rich in immigration and its immigrants were integrated, but not fully. The two factions killed each other. The Huns, who were only a handful, watched in disbelief as Romans killed Romans and razed Rome to the ground.

L’empire optimiste – Les Romains face à l’intégration des barbares: https://laviedesidees.fr/L-empire-optimiste

There can be no integration if the condition of access to full recognition means abandoning one’s native language, a regional dialect or a typical accent. Our society rejects those who do not have a perfect command of the language. Some could have integrated if the path of were not littered with absurd and archaic obstacles.

We have to accept that the French language has more speakers outside its country of origin and outside the upper classes. These ‘others’ have French either as their first language or as an additional language. Are Canadians, Ivorians, Swiss, Vietnamese, Belgians and others less ‘noble’ because of their different use of the language? Is a hierarchy desirable?

If there were a hierarchy, there would be an invariable “good French”. But that doesn’t exist, language evolves. It belongs to its speakers. From the very first verses of Ronsard, Molière, Voltaire and Alexandre Dumas, it’s clear that the old masters understood that French had to evolve with the times. In fact, when you read them, you can see that the language has evolved. Shakespeare is always performed in the original text, where there was no fixed spelling of words and where Shakespeare cheerfully invented many words, some of which are still used today. To save the language, let it live and grow. Spelling reform is necessary to ensure the cohesion of our societies.

CHRONIQUE. Faut-il réformer l’orthographe française ?: – France Info: https://youtu.be/n4lerQpM-TM?feature=shared

Le temps est venu de moderniser et de démocratiser l’orthographe – Inégalités: https://www.inegalites.fr/Le-temps-est-venu-de-moderniser-et-de-democratiser-l-orthographe

Du «racisme» linguistique : https://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/libre-opinion/772016/libre-opinion-du-racisme-linguistique?

Langues, accents: les discriminations oubliées – l’express: https://www.lexpress.fr/societe/langues-accents-les-discriminations-oubliees_1777999.html

The pervasive problem of ‘linguistic racism’ – BBC: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210528-the-pervasive-problem-of-linguistic-racism

‘You can’t even talk English, so don’t talk!’ How linguistic racism impacts immigrants in the UK: https://theconversation.com/you-cant-even-talk-english-so-dont-talk-how-linguistic-racism-impacts-immigrants-in-the-uk-182173

Opinion, Everyone has an accent – We need to set aside the illusion that there is a single true and authentic way to speak – New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/14/opinion/sunday/everyone-has-an-accent.html

English is not pure or in peril: https://stancarey.wordpress.com/2017/11/25/english-is-not-pure-or-in-peril/

Accents and Social mobility: https://www.suttontrust.com/our-research/speaking-up-accents-social-mobility/

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Ils parlaient toutes les langues: https://www.aurianneor.org/ils-parlaient-toutes-les-langues-ce-photomontage-a/

Is that a yack? The Lama scene: https://www.aurianneor.org/is-that-a-yack-the-lama-scene-thats-the-title/

Yes to educational freedom for all: https://www.aurianneor.org/yes-to-educational-freedom-for-all-teachers/

Immigration: https://www.aurianneor.org/immigration-2/

The best way to learn everyday French every day: https://www.aurianneor.org/dont-think-dont-try-to-understand-just/

Sauver la langue: https://www.aurianneor.org/sauver-la-langue/

[unkstaarwysbr]

A Light-hearted Reflection: Unraveling the Secrets and Shades of Hollywood

In TSDS 278, the hosts embark on a lighthearted journey, delving into two intriguing subjects: the enigmatic “Secret Invasion” and the striking resemblances of blonde white women in Hollywood. Their conversation provides insights, observations, and contemplations, shedding light on the nuances and challenges within these realms. During TSDS 278, TraB and El Uno express their fascination with the…

[monarchisms]

“well, maybe shane was outvoted” “this is steven’s fault” “i think ryan-” these are all grown men with dick and balls

[pbtak]

Blue Cubs: Empowering Dreams and Revolutionizing Grassroots Football in India

Blue Cubs: Empowering Dreams and Revolutionizing Grassroots Football in India Introduction: Football has gained immense popularity in India in recent years, with millions of passionate fans cheering for their favorite clubs and national teams. While the sport has captured the hearts of many, there has been a need to develop grassroots football in the country to nurture young talent and pave the…

[womenindiplomacyday]

Seminar on Women in Diplomacy.

Theme 1: Equal opportunities and women’s participation in diplomacy: stereotypes and obstacles/L’égalité des chances et la participation des femmes dans la diplomatie : stéréotypes et obstacle

Theme 2: Contribution of women diplomats in promoting equality between women and men/La contribution des femmes diplomates à la promotion de l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes.

Theme 3: Implementation of a gender mainstreaming /La mise en œuvre de la stratégie de l’approche intégrée de l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes dans la diplomatie

Theme 4: Contribution of women diplomats in the prevention and resolution of conflicts/La contribution des femmes diplomates dans la prévention et la résolution des conflit

Theme 5: Cooperation between women diplomats and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)/ Coopération entre les femmes diplomates et les organisations nongouvernementales (ONG

Theme 6: Network of women diplomats? /Réseau des femmes diplomates ?

Conclusions and recommendations/Conclusions et recommandations

Women in Diplomacy - COE Seminar proceedings

[valtsv]

as well as being incredibly misogynistic and demeaning, "catfight" just isn't an accurate term for what's being described most of the time. if you refer to two women fighting as a "catfight" i'd better see them growling at each other with blood under their nails and deep jagged scratches carved into their skin where they tried to disembowel each other with their bare hands. they'd better be tearing out chunks of each other's flesh with their bloodstained teeth and trying to gouge each other's eyes out. if you're going to be a sexist loser you can at least do us real sicknasty perverts the favour of not half-assing it.

[inkskinned]

you have to go to work so you can pay for your doctor, who is not taking your insurance right now, and if you say i can't afford the doctor's you are told - get a better job. it is very sad that you are unwell, yes, but maybe you should have thought about that before not having a better job.

(where is the better job? who is giving out these better jobs? you are sick, you are hurting - how the hell are you supposed to be well enough for this better job?)

but you go to the doctor because you had the nerve to be hurt or sick or whatever else. and they tell you that it is because you have anxiety. you try your best. you are a self-advocate. you've done the reading (which sometimes pisses them off worse, honestly). you say it is actually adding to my anxiety, it is effecting my quality of life. so they say that you are fat. they say that all young people have this happen to them, isn't it a medical marvel! they say that you should eat more vegetables. they say that you probably just need to lose a little more weight, and that you are faking it for attention.

(what attention could this doctor possibly give? what validation? that's their fucking job, isn't it?)

there is always a hypochondriac, right. someone always tells you about a hypochondriac. or someone who is unnecessarily aggressive during the worst days of their life. or someone looking "for a quick fix". or some idiot who wasn't educated about how to properly care for themselves who just abandons their treatment. and again, the hypochondriac, the overly-cautious hysteric. these people don't deserve to be treated like humans (right), and since you might be one of these people, you also don't get treated like a human. because those people can really fuck with the system, you now have to pay for it. and besides. you're actually probably faking it.

(more often than not, you find a 2:1 ratio of these stories. for every "hypochondriac", there are 2 people who knew something was wrong, and yet nobody could fucking find it. the story often ends with pointless suffering. the story often ends with and now it's too late, and it's going to kill me.)

you are actually just making excuses. someone else got that procedure or that diagnosis and he's fine, you should be fine too. someone else said they watched a documentary about other inspirational people with your exact same condition, maybe you should be inspirational, too. you're just too morbid. your pain and your experience is probably just not statistically concerning. it is all self-reported anyway, and you're just being a baby.

(once, while sitting down in the middle of making coffee, you had the sudden, horrible thought - i could kill myself to make the pain stop. you had to call your best friend after that. had to pet your dog. had to cry about it in the shower. you won't, but that moment - god, fuck. the pain just goes on and on.)

you know someone who went in for routine surgery and said i still feel everything. they told her to just relax. it took her kicking and screaming before they figured out she wasn't lying - the anesthetic drip hadn't been working. you know someone who went in for severe migraines who was told drink water and lose weight. you know someone who was actively bleeding out and throwing up in the ER and was told you're just having a bad period.

in the ER there are always these little posters saying things like "don't wait! get checked today!" and you think about how often you do wait. how often the days spool out. you once waited a full week before seeing the doctor for what you thought was a sprained wrist. it had actually been broken - they had to rebreak it to set it.

but you go into the doctor. the problem you're having is immediate. the person behind the counter frowns and says we're not taking your insurance. you will be paying for this out-of-pocket.

they send you home with tylenol and a little health packet about weight loss or anxiety or attention deficit. on the front it has your birthday and diagnosis. you think about crying, and the words swim. it might as well say go fuck yourself. it might as well say you're a fucking idiot. it might as well say light your money on fire and lie down in it. and the entire fucking time - the problem persists.

it's okay. it's okay, it's just another thing, you think. it's just another thing i have to learn to live with.

[dothwrites]

pls tell us about your evil spn revival idea. the world needs to know

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ASKING

the most evilest spn revival idea:

there IS a plot to retrieve cas from the empty, but due to Reasons™ (buckleming would be able to come up with some great ones) cas is forced to change vessels. and he does.

his new vessel is a woman.

upon reuniting with dean, dean immediately confesses his love for cas and they kiss with tongue, thus making destiel canon in the WORST way possible

this has the benefit of pissing off almost every demographic:

cas/misha girlies (gn) are mad because misha isn't on the show anymore

destiel girlies (gn) are pissed because this is technically a heterosexual (and possibly homophobic????) pairing now

wincesties are mad because destiel is now canon

jared/sam girlies are mad because sam has now lost screen time

jared is mad because he's lost screen time

jensen is mad because he didn't get to kiss his male coworker with tongue

misha is mad because a wonderful attention grabbing opportunity has been lost

the most evilest choice. i should write for the show