In social science, gender is a crucial concept, as it addresses the link between social norms and one’s idea of masculinity or femininity, and holds an essential part in the construction of human beings as individuals, through gendered socialisation. However, … Continue reading
Octavie Lemenager-Merlin
I'm in my third and final year at McGill University, pursuing a B.A. in Political Science and International Development Studies. I'm particularly interested in social justice, political ecology, feminist theories, and the study of fascism.
Tropical Forest Facility and the Conversation on Ways to Value the Environment
At a time when the planet is showing its limits in terms of resources, leaders come together to discuss what’s best to do. Despite historically having been seen as something “to exploit”, the environment now appears as something to protect. … Continue reading
Reflection on the Role of the Western Observer of Crises Abroad: the Case of Hind Rajab
Does the story of Hind Rajab sound familiar? The six-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by the Israeli army in January 2024 became the symbol of the struggle against the Palestinian genocide, especially across universities in North America. A little … Continue reading