Category Archives: Commonplace posts

As we watched the documentary “The World Before Her” one thing struck out to me: the use of lightening cream on the pageant girls to lighten their skin. It reminded me of a column I read this week (for my opinion writing class). One of the girls who was forced into prostitution was worth lessContinue reading “The World Before Her”

The article about discusses traditions and modernity that women run into in South Asia. This article connected back to Bibi Haldar and how the story was narrated by the women of her town. They looked at Bibi through the eyes of tradition while Bibi ended up more modern since she was a single mother andContinue reading “Bibi Haldar & Traditions Among South Asian Women”

“…just remember that it is the same moon that wanes today that will be full tomorrow. And even the sun, however long it disappears, it always shines again.” Anuli, Under the Udala Trees pg. 287 The article I included above is an interview from NPR. They interviewed the author of Under the Udala Trees, ChineloContinue reading “Under the Udala Trees”

“There is no amount of prayer that can change that.” As we began reading Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta this week, I made a connection. In part two of the book where Ijeoma’s mother is trying to “convert” Ijeoma from thinking “sinful thoughts” it reminded me of this scene from one of myContinue reading “Ijeoma & Coop”

What do we want? Intersectionality! When do we want it? NOW! This article explains how there is more to media than just white men and women. Hollywoods thinks including one black actor in a film or tv show satisfies the diversity component. We NEED more black women and women of color in media! This isContinue reading “What Do We Want? Intersectionality!”

As a huge marvel fan and feminist, this scene made me happy to see the women of Marvel come together to defeat their biggest foe. One of the terms we learned in class was androcentrism which most Marvel movies have been. It was up until last year, Marvel released their first solo, female hero movie,Continue reading ““She’s Got Help””