Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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?

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Extra Credit

my posting wouldnt post as a comment, sorry!

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.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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?



Group 4 Project Brainstorming Ideas

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

Group 3 Project Brainstorming Ideas

  • Hillary Barnes
  • Tariah Hunt
  • Annette Farrell
  • Taylor Mcneil
  • Kate Rissanen
  • Michael Smith
  • Alexa Verses

Group 2 Project Brainstorming Ideas

  • Victoria Arnold
  • Samantha Candee
  • Christopher Elliot
  • Payton Payne
  • Eric Peck
  • Samantha Sandel
  • Malori Yarchak