Sentences with phrase «shattered stereotypes»

McCluggage shattered stereotypes during the»50s and»60s when she served as a sports journalist, reporting on auto racing, for the New York Herald Tribune in 1954.

He captured the public imagination with visions of alien life and intelligence, shattered stereotypes of scientists and undoubtedly inspired many to consider a career in science.

Shattering stereotypes takes more courage than media ratings will allow.

Using biographical vignettes (with photos) of monks, abbots, bishops, nuns, and «fools for Christ,» its author, Archimandrite Tikhon, paints a powerful picture of the courage and cleverness Orthodox monastics deployed to survive Soviet persecutions» even as it shatters the stereotype of monks as dour men dressed in black who never enjoy themselves and are ignorant of and indifferent to the outside world.

Perhaps Winfrey, who could use her influence to shatter stereotypes about atheists rather than reinforce them, would have benefited from listening to Nyad just a bit more closely and from talking to more atheists about awe and wonder.

Quote: «Perhaps Winfrey, who could use her influence to shatter stereotypes about atheists rather than reinforce them, would have benefited from listening to Nyad just a bit more closely and from talking to more atheists about awe and wonder.»

While emphasizing the role of hard work could be an equalizer, pointing out equal abilities might also help shatter the stereotypes, one woman at a time.

Set in a subculture most people would never guess exists, this entertaining comedy - drama shatters stereotypes in every scene.

It's a terrific film, one that shatters stereotypes about race and gender in tentpole blockbusters, explores important ideas about black culture and Afrofuturism, and is a genuinely fun, well - made movie to boot.

KIPP Academy, along with two other schools Education World visited on a recent trip to New York City, shatters those stereotypes.

Brian Castner's new memoir, The Long Walk, shatters stereotypes about the private wars that veterans fight once they return home.

Not exact matches

Olga Korbut almost singlehandedly shattered the Western stereotype of the Soviets as stoic, unfeeling automatons.

You will learn how phrases like «the gay lifestyle» and «love the sinner, hate the sin» sound to those most impacted by them and your stereotypes will be shattered.

I'm ready to look into faces, eye to eye, I'm ready to hear voices, and I'm ready to be wrong, and I'm ready to have my stereotypes shattered, and I'm ready to repent, and I'm ready to be born again, I am ready to learn.

One interesting phenomenon is the fresh study of Luther and the Reformation by Catholic scholars that has shattered the old Catholic stereotypes.

Today's stay - at - home mom is shattering all of the stereotypes associated with life at home with the kids.

«Taken together, these findings shatter the popular stereotype of Medicaid recipients as lazy individuals sitting at home and watching TV rather than working to provide for themselves,» Poloncarz added.

The stereotype - shattering nature of the opioid drug crisis, both in Erie County and nationwide, has not gone unnoticed by activists in the black community who remember when the crack epidemic swept through low - income, urban neighborhoods in the 1980s and early»90s, leading to a spike in violent crime and homicides.

There is often a stereotype associated with barre exercises and Pure Barre shatters that stereotype.

The survey also shattered cultural stereotypes — for example, in many categories, US singles were more traditional than singles from the other countries.

«Online Dating Site Find Out the Real Truth About Online Dating» - it's the title of the site.The most important text on the main page - «4 Online Dating Stereotypes: Shattered!»

Throughout the competition, and after the winner, Shelby, was crowned in September, each of the Sugar Babies worked to shatter Sugar stereotypes, advocate for the Sugar lifestyle and share their compelling stories of the Sugar world.

Throw in Neil Patrick Harris — once again playing the Bizarro World version of himself — shattered and reinforced redneck stereotypes and a delightful take on Dubya [here, he may not speak real good English, but he's slyer, smarter and mellower than we are expecting] and the result is a solidly funny movie that Says Something more by highlighting the characters of Harold and Kumar than by the political jokes.

«The Help» takes us on a pop - cultural tour that savors the picturesque, and strengthens stereotypes it purports to shatter.

Stereotypes are made to be broken, of course, or shattered, in the case of Greta Gerwig's powerful first - time efforts with «Lady Bird.»

12 Years a Slave shatters that stereotype.

The Mercedes - Benz Sprinter Cargo Van not only sheds those stereotypes, it shatters them.

Capable of generating 208 horsepower and 258 pound - feet of torque with standard rear - wheel drive, the 2016 Mercedes - Benz Metris in Chicago IL shatters the sluggish stereotypes associated with vans.

The traditional stereotype of cats being stand - offish and aloof is quickly being shattered by videos and stories of loving, caring cats.

We hope to help shatter the many negative stereotypes about abandoned animals, encourage and help people to choose to adopt instead of purchasing a pet, to educate people about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets, and to encourage people to become involved with organizations that promote animal welfare.

We strive to shatter the many negative stereotypes about abandoned animals.

While this is still a game squarely for the male audience, the inclusion of a tough, stereotype - shattering female co-lead helps keep things grounded, resonating much more than Halo 5 «s addition of female Spartans whose femininity was buried underneath opaque visors.

The results shatter the all - too - familiar disorganised, «starving artist» stereotype, depicting instead a group of confident, business - minded, active individuals that are passionate about their crafts.

«I Am,» a traveling exhibition that has already stopped in Amman, Jordan and London, UK, aims to challenge such stereotypes and shatter misconceptions of Middle Eastern women through photographs, paintings, and mixed - media works that reflect their varied life experiences.

Shattering the disorganized, sleep - all - day, drink - all - night «starving artist» stereotype, our results depict a group of confident, business - minded, active individuals that are passionate about their crafts.