Krysten Sanders
Jeanina Perez
WST 3015
April 24, 2010
Activism
With everything for our event wrapped up, we basically have been working on our presentation. We are all still keeping in touch with Ariel through e-mail. She was able to sign all of our hours sheets as well.
Reflection
As in Seely's number 11 step in activism, we held a meeting after the event (22). This was when we were able to return all of the supplies we borrowed from Ariel as well as have her sign our hours sheets.
Reciprocity
I'm happy that I was able to work with the people in our group. We all contributed something different; some did a lot of organizing, others used creativity, and we all spread the word. I feel accomplished and successful with this whole project, and I hope to continue to help out the organization in the future.
Seely, Megan. Fight Like a Girl: How to be a Fearless Feminist. New York and London: New York University Press, 2007
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Activism Log 9
Krysten Sanders
Jeanina Perez
WST 3015
April 17, 2010
Activism
We held our donation drive/signing event this past Sunday. It was a family owned Italian restaurant. We collected tons of donations prior to the event as well as during it. Although the restaurant was closed, the owner provided us with pizza for those attending. We had around fifty people who signed to help out or gave donations. During the time we spent there we had our display boards up with plenty of flyers and the DVD playing on four different televisions.
Reflection
Because the Animal Safehouse is a source for women seeking homes for pets in domestic violence situation, it more or less reaches out to families. For this reason we chose a family-oriented and owned restaurant. This was the best place because it was "symbolic of the issue" we were raising, as Seely claims is important (20).
Reciprocity
It was a successful event. We had so many donations, we filled up Ariel's car with boxes of them. I enjoyed it, and we all finally were able to get together and meet in one place with Ariel. She was also very excited about everything we were doing, which made me feel as though our efforts were appreciated.
Seely, Megan. Fight Like a Girl: How to be a Fearless Feminist. New York and London: New York University Press, 2007
Jeanina Perez
WST 3015
April 17, 2010
Activism
We held our donation drive/signing event this past Sunday. It was a family owned Italian restaurant. We collected tons of donations prior to the event as well as during it. Although the restaurant was closed, the owner provided us with pizza for those attending. We had around fifty people who signed to help out or gave donations. During the time we spent there we had our display boards up with plenty of flyers and the DVD playing on four different televisions.
Reflection
Because the Animal Safehouse is a source for women seeking homes for pets in domestic violence situation, it more or less reaches out to families. For this reason we chose a family-oriented and owned restaurant. This was the best place because it was "symbolic of the issue" we were raising, as Seely claims is important (20).
Reciprocity
It was a successful event. We had so many donations, we filled up Ariel's car with boxes of them. I enjoyed it, and we all finally were able to get together and meet in one place with Ariel. She was also very excited about everything we were doing, which made me feel as though our efforts were appreciated.
Seely, Megan. Fight Like a Girl: How to be a Fearless Feminist. New York and London: New York University Press, 2007
Activism Log 8
Krysten Sanders
Jeanina Perez
WST 3015
April 10, 2010
Activism
I completed the DVD we are going to use for our signing/donation event. I attended a tabling event that involved Animal Safehouse and other equality groups. We sold a couple headbands and I met two of the other members of Animal Safehouse: Cherie and Christine. We did a lot of explaining to the people who attended the event, and also introduced ourselves as each group had to.
Reflection
As each person came by our table, I saw most of them were incorporating their "path of least resistance" (Johnson 68) They care about animals as they say, but are not willing to actually foster a pet to help someone in need. They more or less were acting as if these kinds of things do not concern them because they have no experience with them.
Reciprocity
I enjoyed this event. I always feel accomplished when I can spread the word about things I care for. It helps that I am able to do so much with this project. BARC is holding a protest for the upcoming circus on campus, but unfortunately I will be working and not able to attend. Even if it is not a protest or big event, tabling helped me to promote something I care about.
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Jeanina Perez
WST 3015
April 10, 2010
Activism
I completed the DVD we are going to use for our signing/donation event. I attended a tabling event that involved Animal Safehouse and other equality groups. We sold a couple headbands and I met two of the other members of Animal Safehouse: Cherie and Christine. We did a lot of explaining to the people who attended the event, and also introduced ourselves as each group had to.
Reflection
As each person came by our table, I saw most of them were incorporating their "path of least resistance" (Johnson 68) They care about animals as they say, but are not willing to actually foster a pet to help someone in need. They more or less were acting as if these kinds of things do not concern them because they have no experience with them.
Reciprocity
I enjoyed this event. I always feel accomplished when I can spread the word about things I care for. It helps that I am able to do so much with this project. BARC is holding a protest for the upcoming circus on campus, but unfortunately I will be working and not able to attend. Even if it is not a protest or big event, tabling helped me to promote something I care about.
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Activism Log 7
Krysten Sanders
Jeanina Perez
WST 3015
April 3, 2010
Activism
I have not been able to do much because of my schedule, however the lovely display board is finished and all that is left to do are finishing up the DVD. I will most likely be calling in to work the next week just to do what I need to. I plan on helping out at a tabling even for the 9th.
Reflection
Another one of my Anthropology classes requires me to write a 500-word paper every Wednesday. There is a different theme, or type of Anthropology each week. This past week was gender in Anthropology. The essay I had to read included the myth of "Man the Hunter" (and was written by a feminist Anthropologist). This had a big connection with many of the rape myths, such as all men being naturally aggressive and women naturally passive (WLMP 266). I was constantly reminded of the things I read about from Violence Against Women while I was writing this paper.
Reciprocity
Although I have had a hard time with scheduling for things, I think this class and the readings have impacted the way I view Anthropology. I recognize things I would not have before, such as the issues with gender and male-bias. It is not the same as it has been, since "Man the Hunter" is not believed by Anthropologists anymore.
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Jeanina Perez
WST 3015
April 3, 2010
Activism
I have not been able to do much because of my schedule, however the lovely display board is finished and all that is left to do are finishing up the DVD. I will most likely be calling in to work the next week just to do what I need to. I plan on helping out at a tabling even for the 9th.
Reflection
Another one of my Anthropology classes requires me to write a 500-word paper every Wednesday. There is a different theme, or type of Anthropology each week. This past week was gender in Anthropology. The essay I had to read included the myth of "Man the Hunter" (and was written by a feminist Anthropologist). This had a big connection with many of the rape myths, such as all men being naturally aggressive and women naturally passive (WLMP 266). I was constantly reminded of the things I read about from Violence Against Women while I was writing this paper.
Reciprocity
Although I have had a hard time with scheduling for things, I think this class and the readings have impacted the way I view Anthropology. I recognize things I would not have before, such as the issues with gender and male-bias. It is not the same as it has been, since "Man the Hunter" is not believed by Anthropologists anymore.
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
El Ambiente del Fauno
Krysten Sanders
WST 3015
Jeannina Perez
04-14-10
The movie Pan’s Labyrinth follows the story of a young girl obsessed with fairytales. She moves with her pregnant mother to the house of her new father. Initially the father is seen as authoritative, since he is a leader in the military. He also shows that he should be respected by his new family and what he says should go. This already sets the standard that women should be obedient to men. In order to escape the problems of the real world, Ofelia (the main character) goes on a mission set before her by a Faun. The Faun ultimately represents nature. He tells Ofelia that she is a princess and needs to complete tasks to prove herself so she can be in her kingdom again. Ofelia shows no fear when being confronted by the Faun. She in fact finds him by following a strange bug she calls a fairy. I noticed when watching this part with the class, a few of the others appeared uncomfortable with the fairy. It is odd that a young girl would be so willing to chase something that makes several adults cringe.
Ofelia is connected to nature, and female. Another female character, Mercedes, is also in a way connected. Ofelia questions Mercedes about fairies, and Mercedes tells her that she used to believe in those kinds of things and her mother warned her to be wary. The stories are all involving female characters. Fewer male characters play an important role in the story. Another aspect of the film is when Ofelia uses a plant or root to improve her mother’s health. This directly relates women and pregnancy to nature. This is similar to the idea that “pregnancy and motherhood are private.” The mother is stuck inside her bedroom for the whole movie except to eat, and nature is used to help her.
In another scene, the Faun approaches Ofelia and she shows him that there is only one remaining fairy. He scolds her, saying that she made a mistake and can never return to the kingdom. Further connecting the girl to nature he says “Your spirit shall forever remain among the humans. You shall age like them, you shall die like them and all memory of you shall fade in time. And we’ll vanish along with it.” It is obvious that nature depends on Ofelia. She is the protector, a princess, who must fight to save everything in nature. She is young and innocent – a virgin. It is typical for a character like her to be portrayed as the savior of nature, such as the imagery of the “virgin forest.” (WLMP 539)
The visual effects of the movie are frightening when nature is depicted. The evil aspects of nature are male. The colors are dark and the Faun appears to be friendly at first, and then hostile later. In the end when Ofelia reaches her kingdom, the Faun is standing with her family as a friend.
Works Cited
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Pan's Labyrinth. Dir. Guillermo Del Toro. Perf. Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones. 2006. DVD.
WST 3015
Jeannina Perez
04-14-10
The movie Pan’s Labyrinth follows the story of a young girl obsessed with fairytales. She moves with her pregnant mother to the house of her new father. Initially the father is seen as authoritative, since he is a leader in the military. He also shows that he should be respected by his new family and what he says should go. This already sets the standard that women should be obedient to men. In order to escape the problems of the real world, Ofelia (the main character) goes on a mission set before her by a Faun. The Faun ultimately represents nature. He tells Ofelia that she is a princess and needs to complete tasks to prove herself so she can be in her kingdom again. Ofelia shows no fear when being confronted by the Faun. She in fact finds him by following a strange bug she calls a fairy. I noticed when watching this part with the class, a few of the others appeared uncomfortable with the fairy. It is odd that a young girl would be so willing to chase something that makes several adults cringe.
Ofelia is connected to nature, and female. Another female character, Mercedes, is also in a way connected. Ofelia questions Mercedes about fairies, and Mercedes tells her that she used to believe in those kinds of things and her mother warned her to be wary. The stories are all involving female characters. Fewer male characters play an important role in the story. Another aspect of the film is when Ofelia uses a plant or root to improve her mother’s health. This directly relates women and pregnancy to nature. This is similar to the idea that “pregnancy and motherhood are private.” The mother is stuck inside her bedroom for the whole movie except to eat, and nature is used to help her.
In another scene, the Faun approaches Ofelia and she shows him that there is only one remaining fairy. He scolds her, saying that she made a mistake and can never return to the kingdom. Further connecting the girl to nature he says “Your spirit shall forever remain among the humans. You shall age like them, you shall die like them and all memory of you shall fade in time. And we’ll vanish along with it.” It is obvious that nature depends on Ofelia. She is the protector, a princess, who must fight to save everything in nature. She is young and innocent – a virgin. It is typical for a character like her to be portrayed as the savior of nature, such as the imagery of the “virgin forest.” (WLMP 539)
The visual effects of the movie are frightening when nature is depicted. The evil aspects of nature are male. The colors are dark and the Faun appears to be friendly at first, and then hostile later. In the end when Ofelia reaches her kingdom, the Faun is standing with her family as a friend.
Works Cited
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Pan's Labyrinth. Dir. Guillermo Del Toro. Perf. Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones. 2006. DVD.
Monday, April 5, 2010
"Allah Kareem"
The blog of November 9th, 2003 is personal, political, and educational. She includes a link to another blog about food and starts off with a short story of her relatives. This is personal considering she is writing of her personal life and relationships. Later on she includes a brief history of the Baghdad University, including how it became a university and how the people in charge have changed over the years. It goes into being political when she recites a story someone told her about an event that took place at the university. There were people trained to be campus security and this led to abuse of power and violence. She makes a point to say they were probably trained by soldiers before the American troops left. In her blog she describes the dean as small, earnest and pale. This is opposite of what is described as militarized masculinity. (508) It is surprising that he would have any power at all to do anything about the situation, since he is not described as “masculine.”
Furthermore, there is a “glocality” within her blog. (WLMP 634) She discusses how the university was lacking text books because they are being refused. The courses are mostly taught in English, so the books are also in English. Because it is common for people foreign to Iraq to assume that educating Iraqis will lead to weapons of mass destruction, it affected the university experience of the students at Baghdad University.
Even though the blog is mostly telling a story, she uses ideas and terms from the Iraqi culture. She includes that when telling a sad story her relatives begin and end in a certain way. She then ends the blog in the same way. It indicates that although she is telling the story in a formal way, there is much emotion or sadness intertwined in it. She leaves out her own feelings and uses the ending as the only hint. I think this is a way of passively making her opinion known to the public without excluding any facts of the events that took place.
Work Cited
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Riverbend. "Galub Memdeshen..." Weblog post. Baghdad Burning. 9 Nov. 2003. Web. 5 Apr. 2010.
Furthermore, there is a “glocality” within her blog. (WLMP 634) She discusses how the university was lacking text books because they are being refused. The courses are mostly taught in English, so the books are also in English. Because it is common for people foreign to Iraq to assume that educating Iraqis will lead to weapons of mass destruction, it affected the university experience of the students at Baghdad University.
Even though the blog is mostly telling a story, she uses ideas and terms from the Iraqi culture. She includes that when telling a sad story her relatives begin and end in a certain way. She then ends the blog in the same way. It indicates that although she is telling the story in a formal way, there is much emotion or sadness intertwined in it. She leaves out her own feelings and uses the ending as the only hint. I think this is a way of passively making her opinion known to the public without excluding any facts of the events that took place.
Work Cited
Kirk, Gwyn and Okazawa-Rey, Margo. Women's Lives. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
Riverbend. "Galub Memdeshen..." Weblog post. Baghdad Burning. 9 Nov. 2003. Web. 5 Apr. 2010.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Activism Log 6
Activism
I spent the past week informing friends, coworkers and classmates about the event we are holding for Animal Safehouse. I also worked more on the DVD which is still not finished. My roommate and coworker also offered to help out and come to the event after I explained what Animal Safehouse does.
Reflection
I have realized a lot more people care about helping in domestic violence situations than I originally had thought. Usually when I ask people to help out with things like Walk for Farm Animals they are not interested, but as soon as I explained that people are involved they are more willing to listen. This disappoints me because it makes me think of how people automatically ignore certain things because of myths or ignorance. It is similar to how people think feminism is no longer necessary (Seely 7).
Reciprocity
I feel as though I have learned more effective ways of explaining things to people who never think about women in society. I think this could also help me in my animal activism. So many people assume everything is alright or ignore what actually is going on.
Seely, Megan. Fight Like a Girl: How to be a Fearless Feminist. New York and London: New York University Press, 2007
I spent the past week informing friends, coworkers and classmates about the event we are holding for Animal Safehouse. I also worked more on the DVD which is still not finished. My roommate and coworker also offered to help out and come to the event after I explained what Animal Safehouse does.
Reflection
I have realized a lot more people care about helping in domestic violence situations than I originally had thought. Usually when I ask people to help out with things like Walk for Farm Animals they are not interested, but as soon as I explained that people are involved they are more willing to listen. This disappoints me because it makes me think of how people automatically ignore certain things because of myths or ignorance. It is similar to how people think feminism is no longer necessary (Seely 7).
Reciprocity
I feel as though I have learned more effective ways of explaining things to people who never think about women in society. I think this could also help me in my animal activism. So many people assume everything is alright or ignore what actually is going on.
Seely, Megan. Fight Like a Girl: How to be a Fearless Feminist. New York and London: New York University Press, 2007
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