Tuesday, October 30, 2007

LIANA

1) What do you think about the tradition of a woman changing her name when she gets married? How does it relate to feminism?

Saturday, October 27, 2007

JERLINA

1) What do you think of the concept of ecofeminism? Do you see the enviroment and nature as inextricable from women's issues?

BEA

1) How important is the idea of “women-only” spaces when pertaining to the trans community? Where do you draw the line?
2) Do you think violence is an issue that could inspire young women to participate in a new women’s movement?

Friday, October 26, 2007

REBECCA AND JANE

1) How does pornography fit into the goals of feminism? Is porn inherently degrading for women? What do you think of the concept of “feminist porn”?
2) Is taking a leadership role in a profitable industry a feminist move regardless of whether you may or may not agree with the ideals of pornography? How much does economic power have to do with combatting sexism?
3)If a woman wants to be dominated in bed, does this have anything to do with her feminism? To what extent should fantasies extend to your political and social beliefs?

Thursday, October 25, 2007

ROXANNE

1) What feminist issues do you think are particular to rural women?

CAREY

1) Should feminism's success be measured in women's careers, and must you have a career if you are educated?
2) How do you reconcile wanting to preserve classic theater while still realizing that most female characters in such plays are flat and powerless?

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

SPRINAVASA

1) Do you think Sprina is right, that conflicts between white women and women of color are diminishing, and that an alliance between all racial groups is possible?
2) As Sprina said, many young women don’t directly experience professional discrimination early on. Young women are in fact making more money than men in some cities. Do you think this is one of the reasons that young women don’t relate to feminism?

ANDI

1) Do feminist magazines have a special responsibility to counter degrading material of popular women's magazines? Is their a way to be an empowering publication for women that doesn't have a "feminist" centered agenda?, or are the missions by default intertwined?
2) What do you think of the idea of reclaiming words like "bitch" and activities like stripping? Does one really "choose their choice?" Is that feminist?

Monday, October 22, 2007

COLLEEN

1) Do you think sororities, despite their reputation, have the ability to empower women and create a climate of sisterhood? Can a sorority be a feminist space?
2) Feminist artists have often used their own body as a site of discourse and meaning. Why do you think self-portraits are so important to women-made art?

Sunday, October 21, 2007

GINA & BANJI

1) Watch Gina’s butch-femme video and answer Question 1:
Because many butch lesbians are transitioning into becoming transmen, Team Gina tells us in the video that it’s important to preserve the “hotness” of the butch aesthetic. Is something lost as this community transforms their gender identities?
2) Is it more productive to engage in identity politics or, as Banji feels, to be a “pyramidist?”

CARLA

1) As Emma wondered, do you think it’s possible for pop culture to embrace a rebellious female musician that isn’t either eye candy or a publicity stunt?
2) Carla told us that she thinks we need to create a new word for feminism. Do you agree or disagree?