Examining Heteronormativity, Part 1
As a scholar who studies gender, (and who focuses on feminism, queer theory, and masculinity studies specifically), I love to point out patterns of gender assumption, and examples of heteronormativity....
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Hello again. I have a story to tell you about my personal experiences with heteronormativity (as discussed in Part 1 here), as a fellow human, scholar, and also as a woman. The first “big” story I ever...
View ArticleHeteronormativity, Part III
So, you have become even more aware of heteronormativity. Congrats! If you have not done so yet, you may be interested in reading the previous posts: Part I Part II So, now what? What could I possibly...
View ArticleAlmost 10 Bits of Wisdom from the Awesome and Elderly
Have you ever been on a road trip across a state for a family reunion? Well, I have. And I loved it. I spent this past weekend in a car for a long period of time with 2 people who are almost 90, and...
View ArticleMale Oppression?
My brother and I had a really interesting conversation about a month ago. As I side note, my brother has been growing from one of the people who used to bug me sometimes into one of the most amazing...
View ArticleArtist of the Week: Lea Michele
You might already know her from the hit TV show Glee. However, she has also recently released a solo album Louder, which includes the hit song “Cannonball.” I admire her as a performer for a variety of...
View ArticleSlam Poetry and Justified Rage
There are lots of angry people in the world. We all get angry at different times, since we do not necessarily live in a fair and just world. It is my belief that injustice produces most rage. People...
View ArticleLooking for Interviews
Sorry it has been a little while since my last post. I’m hoping to learn more about people I admire through interviews, and may be contacting some of you in the coming months to see if I can send one...
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