WS265: February 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

http://www.feministing.com/archives/020164.html

Monday, February 22, 2010

Required for 3/1: The 7th Annual Great Performers in Film - Oscars - Slide Show - NYTimes.com

(Remember to sign your full name:))

Watch this slide show of some of 2009's most skilled and talented male and female actors:
The 7th Annual Great Performers in Film - Oscars - Slide Show - NYTimes.com

Before you comment read the following question very carefully and direct your comment in a specific way to this question:
What is the difference between the way the New York Times magazine depicts women and men in the photos? Be specific with your descriptions, and you need not refer to all 60 slides, just the "great performers" set.

Once you've answered this questions, you may add other comments.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Violence against women is a-okay, says adolescents in UK study

Monday, February 15, 2010

Required for 2/22 before class: A Feminist Valentine. Sign full name.

A Feminist Valentine

Comment on this blog post linked above. You may chose to analyze the video.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Sarah Schenck: Feminist Filmmaker, Director, iSlippery Slope/i

Saturday, February 13, 2010

The Feministing Five: Emily Abt

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Quick Hit: (Women) Writers

Quick Hit: (Women) Writers

Read the above link for an explanation of why we need such classes as Women and Creativity.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Required for 2/15 before class: Is live theater still relevant? (Sign last, as well as first name.)

Today we rarely see live plays--we watch DVDs, TV, and movies online, but we don't see live theater very often. Is live theater still relevant? Watch and listen to this audio slide show before you answer.

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