Learning Module Eight
DUE SATURDAY 4/2 BY NOON
Look up some of the videos discussed in this week’s readings. In two paragraphs, discuss what it means to "flip the scripts" of hetero-masculine sexual dominance? How does this also relate to re-appropriation and counter-appropriation? Who has the power to set the patterns for dominant forms of representation in the music industry and Why? (use “intersectionality” in your analysis)
Next find a couple of videos that demonstrate what you would consider to be empowering to the women (and men) involved in them (as well as those viewing them), especially in relation to what you observed and learned from the film Dreamworlds 3). Provide the name of the videos and in 2 paragraphs explain how female artists are using their messages, language, bodies, etc. toward greater gender empowerment?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Extra Credit Blog
Due Sat 3/26 by noon
In 2-3 paragraphs, please reflect upon the following article and place it in conversation with this week’s readings on globalization and women’s labor. What is the importance of labor unions here and abroad? Why are they particularly important for women laborers? How do union concerns here in the United States relate to union concerns in the “developing world”? (hint: consider free trade agreements). Can you imagine unions being a point of transnational solidarity for workers? Why?
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Grant Hill to Jalen Rose "Who you calling an Uncle Tom?"
Some may not know the background or story behind Jalen Rose and his comments about the Duke basketball team but I thought the article was very interesting to hear the discussion betwee two African American men about the past, present and the future of their race. Grant Hill makes some very good points.
Check it out:
http://www.thegrio.com/sports/grant-hill-who-you-calling-uncle-tom.php
Check it out:
http://www.thegrio.com/sports/grant-hill-who-you-calling-uncle-tom.php
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Look At This!
http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-the-prosecution-of-pregnant-women-as-drug-labs-in-alabama#?opt_new=t&opt_fb=f
What is happening in Alabama today!
What is happening in Alabama today!
Friday, March 4, 2011
If I woke up and the world had completely reverses and being gay was now considered normal I would honestly think I was having some crazy dream I wouldn’t believe it. It would take a lot to convince me but once I was convinced I wouldn’t switch to being gay. For one thing I love women too much just to give it up because everybody else does. Heterosexuality it just like homosexuality in the fact that we have no control over who we’re attracted to. Women attract me like crazy and I have absolutely no attraction to men and that wouldn’t change just because everyone else is. I mean its just like being black in segregated times I wouldn’t be able to change my skin color in public and you should be proud of who you are regardless so I wouldn’t even like pretend I was gay to be accepted. I wouldn’t even want to be accepted like that besides since it would be fake they would catch me pretending and I would still be outcast.
I would think this some crazy stuff going on, how the world just gone change overnight like this. My life would change a great deal I would go from being a sexy, normal, accepted guy to a sexy, weird, unaccepted guy. I’m pretty sure my relationship with my family would be strained if I all of sudden became the only heterosexual but they my family so I know they would accept my decision and support me even if they didn’t agree, that’s what family does. As far as letting other people know I’m straight if people came up and asked me if I was straight I would tell them yes but I wouldn’t just walk around with a sign on my chest saying “I’m straight Hate Me”. I would have the same mentality that I do now as long as you leave me alone I have no reason to mess with you so just leave me alone.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Learning Module 7
LEARNING MODULE SEVEN
(Due Saturday by Noon)
Read the Heterosexual Questionnaire and take the time to answer the questions for yourself. Now read the following prompt and critically reflect upon the following questions.
This morning when you awoke from a night’s sleep, you became aware that society was no longer as you remembered it. In fact, it had universally made a 180-degree turn in sexual orientation and the world you remember as being a comfortable environment for heterosexuals like yourself no longer accepts people like you. You don’t want to return to isolation, so you must deal with the situation, and do it right now. But now you don’t fit in. Homo-erotic love is the required standard. Heterosexuals are moral outcasts. They are widely thought to molest children, and the marriage of your partner that you have looked forward to for several years will not be legally recognized. Procreation takes place in test tubes and hired wombs according to accepted procedures, and couples like you and your partner are considered hazardous to population growth. You turn on the TV news, only to see a demonstration on the courthouse steps by anti-heterosexual activists shouting ‘heterosexuality is sin’ and ‘ban the straights.’ A sense of doom envelops you as the truth sinks in. You have a cup of coffee and sit down to think about how you will deal with the situation.” What do you think? How will your life change? What will happen to your relationship with your family and friends, now all gay? Will you allow others to know that you are straight and risk the consequences? What might they be? How do you decide to deal with the situation? Why?
In 2-3 paragraphs, write some key insights drawn from BOTH of these exercises, and how it felt to answer the questions. Use course readings to discuss ways to navigate through this oppressive situation and how you see the world changing if homophobia was abolished.
(Due Saturday by Noon)
Read the Heterosexual Questionnaire and take the time to answer the questions for yourself. Now read the following prompt and critically reflect upon the following questions.
This morning when you awoke from a night’s sleep, you became aware that society was no longer as you remembered it. In fact, it had universally made a 180-degree turn in sexual orientation and the world you remember as being a comfortable environment for heterosexuals like yourself no longer accepts people like you. You don’t want to return to isolation, so you must deal with the situation, and do it right now. But now you don’t fit in. Homo-erotic love is the required standard. Heterosexuals are moral outcasts. They are widely thought to molest children, and the marriage of your partner that you have looked forward to for several years will not be legally recognized. Procreation takes place in test tubes and hired wombs according to accepted procedures, and couples like you and your partner are considered hazardous to population growth. You turn on the TV news, only to see a demonstration on the courthouse steps by anti-heterosexual activists shouting ‘heterosexuality is sin’ and ‘ban the straights.’ A sense of doom envelops you as the truth sinks in. You have a cup of coffee and sit down to think about how you will deal with the situation.” What do you think? How will your life change? What will happen to your relationship with your family and friends, now all gay? Will you allow others to know that you are straight and risk the consequences? What might they be? How do you decide to deal with the situation? Why?
In 2-3 paragraphs, write some key insights drawn from BOTH of these exercises, and how it felt to answer the questions. Use course readings to discuss ways to navigate through this oppressive situation and how you see the world changing if homophobia was abolished.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
In the news...
Because this pertains to what we are studying this week, I wanted to share this with you all...
The Westboro Baptist Church has been in and out of the news for a while now due to its radical views against homosexuality. They put on protests with signs that say things like, "Thank God for 9/11" and "Fags are beasts" and take pride in picketing funerals of fallen American soldier. Personally, I find these statements hurtful, harmful, and erroneous.
Watch the video and read the article about the First Amendment rights that were recently brought to the Supreme Court.
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