I thought the songs I chose for my playlist were gender appropriate...for women that is. I decided to go with empowering female songs such as, "Im every woman," "Respect," "I will survive," and "Survivor," etc. I like these songs because not only are they good workout songs for your ipod, but they create a sense of independence and "girl-power" mentality. I usually don't listen to these songs on a regular basis, but some women are familiar with these upbeat and inspiring tracks to get them going when they feel oppressed or taken advantage of!
Readings:
(My FIFE book should be in today from Amazon)
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
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I accessed the course catalog for women's studies and was very interested in some of the classes. I am a senior graduating in May and wish I was aware of this program earlier...I probably would have considered minoring in WS. I am getting my bachelor's degree in journalism and tried to think of WS courses relevant to my career or just beneficial for myself. Body Image/Reality seemed interesting considering most women are concerned about they way they look, especially in our society. Women and Religion and Gender/Law/Human Rights also seem like interesting courses. Public relations and journalism is a fast-paced, competitive, and mulitifaceted degree. Like the speakers in class said the other day, "You have to worry about men/boss hitting on you, sexual harassment, and sometimes telling men twice your age what to do." This worries me but I know it is inevitable. I have worked in the food industry all through high school and college. Working in a bar and serving men most of the time, has opened my eyes to the harsh realities of chauvanism. Having men look at you as if you are a piece of meat is disheartening. One time my friend was waiting on a large group of guys at a table and they were asking her a question. One of the guys said, "What does she know, she's just a stupid waitress." In reality she had her bachelor's degree in letters and was in graduate school.
The F-word describes how women feel neglected in the academic and economic sectors of society. This chapter applied to me considering it explained how women feel inequalities on college campuses. Professors seem to relate more to men who raise their hands and answer questions than women and the girls who actually speak up in class are seen as nerds or bookworms.
Considering it is Black History Month, I enjoyed the Hull article. Black women are not only a part of gender inequalities, but racial inequalities as well. Segreation and gender inequalities has come a long way, but I think many are still feeling the effects of it.
The F-word describes how women feel neglected in the academic and economic sectors of society. This chapter applied to me considering it explained how women feel inequalities on college campuses. Professors seem to relate more to men who raise their hands and answer questions than women and the girls who actually speak up in class are seen as nerds or bookworms.
Considering it is Black History Month, I enjoyed the Hull article. Black women are not only a part of gender inequalities, but racial inequalities as well. Segreation and gender inequalities has come a long way, but I think many are still feeling the effects of it.
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Iron Jawed Angels
This movie featured Alice Paul and Lucy Burns as women's rights activists who struggled to help pass the 19th amendment: the right for women to vote. There seemed to be a significant amount of tension among the women fighting for the 19th amendment. Women were living in a chauvinistic society and also young activists like Paul and Burns seemed to be clashing with the older, conservative women activists. Also, the pushing of the 19th amendment was during the war and the inauguration of President Wilson. It was inspiring to watch this movie and see how passionate the women were back then. I couldn't imagine being thrown in jail then enacting a hunger strike just to prove how I needed women's rights and the right to be heard. President Wilson eventually supported the suffrage movement and eventually the amendment was passed. It's amazing to realize this suffrage movement was only ninety years ago. Great movie!
(still can't find a FIFE book!)
This movie featured Alice Paul and Lucy Burns as women's rights activists who struggled to help pass the 19th amendment: the right for women to vote. There seemed to be a significant amount of tension among the women fighting for the 19th amendment. Women were living in a chauvinistic society and also young activists like Paul and Burns seemed to be clashing with the older, conservative women activists. Also, the pushing of the 19th amendment was during the war and the inauguration of President Wilson. It was inspiring to watch this movie and see how passionate the women were back then. I couldn't imagine being thrown in jail then enacting a hunger strike just to prove how I needed women's rights and the right to be heard. President Wilson eventually supported the suffrage movement and eventually the amendment was passed. It's amazing to realize this suffrage movement was only ninety years ago. Great movie!
(still can't find a FIFE book!)
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I interviewed my grandmother about feminism. My grandmother grew up on a farm and was raised to help her parents with the animals and the crops. She's 85 years old and said "back then, things were a lot different." She explains how women were expected to accommodate the family by cooking, making sure the children went off to school, and cleaning the house. "I was the only child, and I was working on the farm like any young boy would." "I never thought of going to college, it just seemed out of the question for me." When I brought up the word feminism, I asked if she saw herself as one. She "didn't seem to think so." I'm sure she views feminists as men-hating, short haired lesbians. I explained to her how feminism is a multifaceted concept, dealing with equality of women, eliminating oppression from the past and present, etc. She seemed to embrace feminism a little more after our interview. "Well, I probably could have been a feminist back then."
The McIntire reading definitely open my eyes to a lot of issues apparent today. It appears we live in a white man's world oppressing those of another color or just women for that matter. I liked how she gave examples of regular mundane activities we experience in life (going shopping, reading the newspaper, talking about politics)...but some people don't see their race on the cover of the newspaper, or feel inadequate talking about politics because of their race/gender, or feel unsafe walking to their car when they leave the mall.
I am a fan of the F Word so far. This book opens the door to a plethera of circumstances and situations women face in the world. Reading about voting, health care, education, and sexual identity spark my interest of feminism and what I can do as a woman in our society.
The McIntire reading definitely open my eyes to a lot of issues apparent today. It appears we live in a white man's world oppressing those of another color or just women for that matter. I liked how she gave examples of regular mundane activities we experience in life (going shopping, reading the newspaper, talking about politics)...but some people don't see their race on the cover of the newspaper, or feel inadequate talking about politics because of their race/gender, or feel unsafe walking to their car when they leave the mall.
I am a fan of the F Word so far. This book opens the door to a plethera of circumstances and situations women face in the world. Reading about voting, health care, education, and sexual identity spark my interest of feminism and what I can do as a woman in our society.
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