Live Learning Module

Learning Module 10 LIVE LEARNING MODULE due 4/20 by NOON

Pick one of the following events that you attended during the Ladyfest activities and submit a 3 paragraph blog entry with your reflection, grounded in course content.

FRIDAY 4/15 1:00 pm – Screening of PBS’s In The Life episode featuring KIN4LIFE, followed by Q&A with Nor & IQ of KIN4LIFE – ten Hoor 125

SATURDAY 4/16 10:00AM – Old School Consciousness Raising Session lead by Melanie DeMaeyer (one of the author's we read this semester) – Chloe’s Cup - 2117 University Blvd

SUNDAY 4/17 Noon-6pm – Attend one of the workshops at Alabama Art Kitchen – 2626 University Blvd

Noon – Ladyfest Zine Workshop – Learn about the history and importance of zines and help make a zine for Ladyfest Deep South 2011.
3:30PM – Vagina Monologue Workshop – If you’ve ever heard of the Vagina Monologues, then this is the arts and crafts version of that. Come create your own!
4:30PM – Herbs Health for Women – This class is a very broad, general, and beginner friendly exploration of plant-based medicines for women. Local, Abby Hall Luca, will cover several herbs and herbal formulas/ preparations for young through post-menopausal women. No knowledge of herbs required!

For more info please visit the following social networking sites for Ladyfest Deep South 2011.

LEARNING MODULE 9

Due Sat. 4/9 by noon

 

What would you do to end sexual violence at the University of Alabama? 

Using your articles for this week, write 1-2 paragraphs demonstrating your understanding of the social systems and social conditions that support male sexual violence against women and other men on college campuses.  Then in 1-2 paragraphs, build upon the “Feminist Frat Boys” article and reflect upon some possible forms of action/activism that you and your peers (as well as the larger University system) can take to end sexual violence on the UA campus.

LEARNING MODULE 8

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?

Extra Credit

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In Brigid O' Farrell's article she talks about how many were killed in a factory disaster. It is sad that it took such a dramatic and terricle thing to happen to have unions legalized and women to finally have the right to vote. Labor unions are very important to women because they now get many benefits. As an education major I know that labor unions will offer me alot. In the article she talks about how in Wisconsin it is an attack on women when the govenor is attacking working unions because 61 % of city workers which include teachers are women. I agree that this is basically an attack on women.
From the article I've realized that unions are not only important in the United States but all around the world. Unions give benefits and prevent health hazards which from the article when the shirt factory burnt down there were many health hazards. So having unions really helps prevent things like this from happening.

Extra Credit Opportunity!!

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?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brigid-o/from-the-triangle-fire-to_b_839023.html

Group 4 Project Brainstorming Ideas

• Victoria Blackburn
• Mallorie Grissom
• Amanda Hardin
• Alex Mays
• Lauren Riley
• Megan Warren