Shannon D. M. Moore

  • Associate professor of social studies education, Department of Curriculum Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba
Protestors raising awareness for sexual assault survivors protest outside the courthouse in London, Ont., May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins

If we don’t teach youth about sexual assault and consent, popular media will

Although there is a strong rationale for using popular media to confront sexual assault, many teachers identify and experience barriers to doing so in their classrooms.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane is congratulated after scoring his third goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game on March 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

What a viral meme about Evander Kane can tell us about white supremacy in hockey

The viral Kane vs. Karen meme invites the viewer to see the parallels between the actions of a white female hockey fan, surrounded by white onlookers, towards a Black player surrounded by referees.
People have come forward in highly publicized stories speaking to experiences of sexism, sexual violence and silencing at the hands of hockey players and teams. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Showered in sexism: Hockey culture needs a reckoning

We need to question how gender is understood, constructed and performed by hockey players, teams, coaches and organizations to truly change the culture.