International Women’s Day Celebration, hosted by High Point and YWCA I attended the International Women’s Day Celebration and had a great time. The event offered music, performances, and food. I was very excited when I walked in because the environment was very lively. There were a ton of people that were dressed up andContinue reading “Event Response”
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Women in India
This article speaks about how women in India are often killed immediately after birth. It also talks about how they are mistreated and disrespected. This directly relates to the documentary we watched in class. One of their Dad’s admitted to repeatedly beating his daughter as well as forcing marriage upon her. It is very rareContinue reading “Women in India”
View on Sexuality in Africa
In this article is speaks about how sexuality isn’t discussed often because it is not accepted to be gay in certain areas. This relates to our conversation in class about our recent novel. It relates to how the woman was kicked out of her country and not accepted by her mom initially because of herContinue reading “View on Sexuality in Africa”
Phoenix Reading Series Presents: Barbara Keiler
I attended the Phoenix Reading Series with Barbara Keiler. I attended this event because it was honestly placed at a great time of day based on my class schedule. The event was on Friday and lasted about an hour and half. Barbara Keiler spoke about herself at the beginning by giving a quick introduction. SheContinue reading “Phoenix Reading Series Presents: Barbara Keiler”
Social Anxiety Disorder
I believe everyone has some form of social anxiety. We all get nervous or uncomfortable in certain situations. Therefore, I feel the more we speak about it the more comfortable people will be. If we all admit to having some form of anxiety it will ease many people’s minds knowing they aren’t alone in anyContinue reading “Social Anxiety Disorder”
The Power of Storytelling
Storytelling can shape our thoughts and decisions. Interpreting these stories can result in your mind putting it’s thoughts into action. Stories tend to stay with the reader and allows them to never lose the concept of the story. Storytelling also allows history to be spread and learned for generations to come. https://www.mandel.com/blog/power-of-what-if-storytelling?gclid=CjwKCAiAj-_xBRBjEiwAmRbqYqvzoyHIkbCJ6mPKS645zOTNrh0yywDo31kK2Mb-xDFm_eg8doUzOBoC9zsQAvD_BwE
Intersectionality
https://www.ywboston.org/2017/03/what-is-intersectionality-and-what-does-it-have-to-do-with-me/ I find the topic of intersectionality very interesting. We all know people are judged and treated differently in society. But, intersectionality specifically emphasizes the disadvantages of African American’s and foreign women. This article speaks about the amount of money they make compared to white America. It speaks about how it isn’t fair, but itContinue reading “Intersectionality”
Global Feminism
I decided to research global women’s rights and came across the Feminist Majority Foundation. The Feminist Majority Foundation’s goal is to create equality for Afghan women. In the article, it speaks about feminism being a global issue. But, it is very severe in Afghan. They are trying to raise money to end violence against women.Continue reading “Global Feminism”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
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