Ben Oldham

Ben is a linguistics undergrad, Halloween enthusiast, and student activist at McGill University in Montreal. His writing focuses on language, gender, indigenous rights, and amplifying marginalized voices. He aspires to work with gender advocacy or language conservation organizations and continue writing post-graduation.

Posts Written by Ben
By Ben Oldham • 7 years ago

Clinton’s Candidacy Among Marginalized Voters

The 2016 US election will arguably be one of the most pivotal elections in recent years. The GOP and DNC meltdowns have made their rounds on social media, and the younger generation is becoming fed up with the bipartisan election system. Throughout this, Trump’s searing rhetoric — and its popular support — has left the rest of the nation reeling.
By Ben Oldham • 7 years ago

Why intersex representation matters

[Author’s note: The author is not intersex and does not necessarily speak for the entirety of the intersex community in this post. They write this post in allyhood with the intersex community.]

Representation is a critical aspect of identity for people around the world – especially for intersex folx, who are often invisible, invalidated, ashamed, or even unaware that they are intersex. Representation – and even visibility – of intersex people is crucial to validate (and protect) these identities and break down the archaic and harmful idea that there are only two sexes.

[Author’s note: The author is not intersex and does not necessarily speak for the entirety of the intersex community in this post. They write this post in allyhood with the intersex community.]

Representation is a critical ...