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Presentations 12/10
I thought that all of the presentations today were phenomenal, but I am only going to discuss two of them. I enjoyed Lauren’s presentation because it was extremely powerful. I’m sensitive towards special populations, hidden populations and oppressed populations. The … Continue reading
Sultana’s Dream
Sultana’s Dream by Rokeya Hossain was definitely different than the readings we have done in class. I found it really interesting how much the men were oppressed to the point of confinement in Zenana whereas; the women lived in what … Continue reading
Knowledge is fatal.
I found “Russalka” by Joanna Russ very interesting. I forgot that we read other stories by Joanna Russ, so I also forgot about the story of the “Little Mermaid” and thought that “Russalka” was a story of its own. Race and … Continue reading
Defense Mechanisms Can Only Be Used For So Long
In Gloria Anzaldua’s short story “The Coautlicue State” she speaks again on the behalf of her culture and her sexuality being constantly hidden and scrutinized by the people around her. I have to say I did get a little down in the … Continue reading
She Pushed Their Eyes Away…
That line leapt out at me. Gloria Anzaldua in “The Coautlicue State” talks of being oppressed as felling as if those who are considered “normal” as seeming to constantly stare at her, as if she always has something to hide and … Continue reading
Optimism At it’s Finest
Entering Into The Serpent by Gloria Anzaldua was definitely a tough read at first but after rereading through everything and the conversations in class, I think it is by far one of the most inspiring and best piece’s we have read … Continue reading
Sex and the Supernatural 