Author Archives
I write for the promotion of critical thinking and cultural, historical, and philosophical literacy.
Visit me at http://andrewpegoda.com.
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Taking an Oath Upon the Constitution, Rather than the Bible
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Sexism, Everyday Microaggressions, and Collective Trauma
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Cripnormativity: An Essay About How We Think (and Don’t Think) About Disability
Another publication is out! My essay — “Cripnormativity: An Essay About How We Think (and Don’t Think) About Disability” — coins a new concept, “cripnormativity” and can be found here. Please take a read, think about it and then share… Read More ›
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People Aren’t Born Gay or Straight: Deconstructing the ‘Born This Way’ Movement A Decade After Lady Gaga’s Song
Another article is out! This one in Medium‘s Modern Identities. It’s a “long read” at 2,300-something words. Please read –People Aren’t Born Gay or Straight: Deconstructing the ‘Born This Way’ Movement A Decade After Lady Gaga’s Song– here. It’s timed… Read More ›
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When Discussing Loan Forgiveness, There’s More Than Just Student Debt
Another article out today! My second in Merion West. This article — “When Discussing Loan Forgiveness, There’s More Than Just Student Debt” — argues that only forgiving student loan debt is not enough because relief that starts and stops with… Read More ›
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“She’s such a child!”: And Other Unfortunate Examples in the Dictionary
My latest article is out. In this one I look at the sexism present in Oxford’s dictionary. Sexism really is everywhere! Please take a look. As always, please share the article with others! You can find this article here. Thanks!… Read More ›
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I’m one of the professors spending thousands of dollars to teach from home
My latest article is out. Columbia University’s The Hechinger Report published my article about how COVID-19 has prompted professors to spend thousands of their own money to effectively teach at home. Please check out “I’m one of the professors spending… Read More ›