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My Digital Diary on Feminism

For my final project, I designed a website that functions as a digital diary. I used it to explore my feelings and, admittedly unpopular opinion, on feminism and…

Class Summary of 11/21: Ahmed Ch. 4

Chapter 4 In last week’s class we discussed Ahmed’s chapter 4 in The Promise of Happiness. Laura started the class off by presenting to us the idea of…

“Happy Futures” Ahmed Chapter 5

“The figure of the raging revolutionary or angry activist teaches us something: those who fight for alternative futures are seen as committing acts of senseless violence, which stops…

Good Girl.

[Personal Anecdote / Introduction] Family always had a strong influence in my life growing up. Fortunately, I grew up alongside the care and support of forty-five cousins, my…

Snap! Discussion Questions

1. What is the Ahmed meaning when she says “to those who do not come against it the wall does not appear”? Is the wall there for those…

Hook-up Culture: A Friend or Foe of Feminism?

The supposed best years of one’s life, college is the time for one to sow their wild oats and possibly meet “the one” in the process. The rampant…

Chapter 2: Feminist KILLJOY

1. Are there moments in your life where you genuinely find happiness in someone else’s happiness? Do you think this conditional dynamic is organic and healthy, or does…

To what extent does Family Guy have a policing effect on its female audience?

Family Guy is undeniably one of the most thematically controversial, denounced and censored animated sitcoms currently broadcast on prime-time television. Critics have stated, “Like so many other people,…

The Honorable Brutus: The Logic of Himpathy

Let’s begin with a contemplative exercise. Take some time to reflect on a role model in your life who you consider virtuous. Perhaps, this person has taught you…

My Story of Fake Forgiveness (thanks to Himpathy)

My Fake Forgiveness Thanks to Himpathy Walk with your head down. Don’t look up, they are staring at you. Cover your chest. Wear that extra layer to deny…