Monthly Archives: February 2008
Analysis on Obama: The First Woman President?
There’s an absolutely brilliant article on newsweek.com entitled Obama: The First Woman President?. The article showcases a lot of the lessons learned in WST 100. Much of Barack Obama’s appeal is his break from the past – a sort of … Continue reading
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Heterosexism – A Real Life Example
Think the issues raised in WST 100 aren’t for real?? Check this article out dated 14 Feb 08. Campfield Proposes Ban. Stacey Campfield is a State Representative of Tennessee and is a fundamental right wing conservative AND a raging heterosexist … Continue reading
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Jane Fonda Can Say C*nt and Ron Hoon Can’t Say Vagina!
At my work we have the television turned on to Channel 10 mostly for background. Just before closing, I was watching the evening news about the national headline story of Jane Fonda saying the word ‘cunt’ on the Today Show. … Continue reading
Bill Clinton’s Proudest Moment
Homework assignment: highlight an intimate relationship on television, the media, or in everyday life. On Super Tuesday, Bill Clinton emerged from the voting booth to a throng of reporters. He stated with his hand held over his heart, “This was … Continue reading
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Pop Culture Oppression? – A Matrix of Domination Brief Study
Blog Assignment #2 Pop Culture Oppression? A Matrix of Domination Brief Study The purpose of this study is to examine Simone de Beauvoir’s quote, “One is not born a woman,but becomes one“, with respect to the theory of the matrix … Continue reading
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