Alison Colasanti’s Blog

  Toxic masculinity has been around for ages but has recently come to light in the media. There have been many documentaries, films, and articles that discuss the toxicity of what it’s like to be a man in modern times and the dangers of it. Jackson Katz shows his viewers an insight on the daily battles men have to fight in his film Tough Guise 2 . Through his film, he encourages that men and women both should challenge the way society views masculinity. Articles such as “The Boys are Not All Right” and “Not Your Father’s Masculinity” reinstates Kratz’ views and adds their own insights to the matter, as well.  As discussed in Tough Guise 2, boys are introduced to toxic masculinity at a young age- ranging from watching movies depicting men as violent, strong, gun lovers to being called derogatory names. “Old masculinity”, the masculinity in older generations, has been drifting away- to which is causing men today to feel as though they have to prove themselves to the society that...

Anyone can have conversations with others. It doesn't take much to walk up to someone and open your mouth. It's easy to talk about the weather, or what you've been up to. But having a great, inspiring conversation takes a lot more than just that. To have a worth-while conversation with someone, one that leaves you feeling fulfilled, you need to learn to listen.  You shouldn't always talk about yourself, and for many people that can be the hardest part. Learning to listen isn't easy for everyone. For a long time, I admit that I talked too much. Perhaps it was because I was young and hadn't acquired my listening skills yet, but I couldn't stand having to pause to let others speak. I had too much to talk about; ideas have always come to my mind randomly and quickly, even today. Over time though, I've learned to repress my need to speak. I listen more than I speak; I have found listening more interesting and educational. I have learned so many new and intere...

The Hairless Sphynx Cat As someone who wants a Sphynx in the near future, I've been researching these type of cats for a while now. At the sight of these cats, many questions have arose and I'm sure that I'm not the only one. These cats aren't seen often, so it's natural for us to be curious about these furry friends that actually aren't very furry...at all. Check out this cool post to read about my favorite feline, the Sphynx Cat! This blog has some really interesting facts about these hairless cats, and even discusses the misconceptions about them. You'll find that although they have no fur, Sphynx are not hypoallergenic because of their skin. You'll also find how to properly take care of these felines, as they aren't like "regular" cats. These cats are very high maintenance, which is highlighted throughout the blog. Their visuals, like gifs, add humor to the blog as well, making it exciting for readers to learn.  Hairless Cats: Everythi...