1. I do not agree with her survey based on it was don't by a few college kids so to speak. I do agree that anyone can be a feminist and its not a dirty word. But society has deemed it as that. And for some reason when it comes to society its monkey see monkey do. If we here that its a dirty word we think it is. Like i said i agree with men and women being a feminist, but in this day of age hell any day of age what man is not embarrassed to say that. Men are suppose to be macho, heroes, knight shining amour isn't that how it goes? Aren't women suppose to be the damsels in distress, the dames, the emotional ones.
2. Libby observes that a lot of people prefer not to call themselves feminists. She come up to the conclusion of a couple possible reasons of why that might be. The title freaks them out, They support it but aren't activists, mostly men said that because they were simply men it wasn't they're place to be a feminist.
3.Libby thinks that feminism is a good movement. Of course she want more people to acknowledge that they are feminist. Shes not embarrassed it seems so why should other people be. Don't you follow what you believe in and stand by it one hundred percent? That's what shes doing and unfortunately Libby not all of us are so fortunate to find that self empowerment in ourselves.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Chapter 8 Blog
I think i memorize the best y making it meaningful to myself. I try to add emotional connections so that later when it is brought up it is easier for me to remember. Since memory can play such an important p[art in our lives why not use it to help you learn. i mean you need your memory. When i can personalize a topic i can remember it easily because it always remind me of what im talking about.I guess i also remember things that can make me laugh. i love to laugh and I usually remember when something is funny or exciting. besides when something is funny or exciting and it intrigues you. You want to know, or at least i do, why is this funny? why am i so excited about this? Of course you cant use these techniques for everything. Not everything you learn in school is going to be funny or meaningful. Sometimes its just knowledge.
Sacramento Conference
On November 7, i went to Sacramento state for a conference. i had a really great time. when we got there ,i ate like 3 chorizo burritos that they had for breakfast. we listened to some great speakers and heard a lot about opportunities for some great scholarships and grants for Hispanics and Latinos. I learned that you do not have to be with Hispanic or Latino to earn these or apply. After a couple of speakers we went to our workshops. i went to the one about empowering women. Which was a lot of fun but she really didn't empower me, however she did have a fantastic story of her own life. After the workshops we ate lunch, which by the way wasn't that great, and took a tour of the campus. Me and Gizela had got lost from the group and had to give ourselves a tour. Which i preferred since i didn't want to listen to anymore lectures. After the tour we went on the bus and went home which for me was the highlight because i was tired and wanted to read my book.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Anzaldula Blog # 2
Q: Anzaldua writes about language and its influence on our identity in a non-traditional, academic format. In terms of structure, what is different about how Anzaldua writes? What makes it an academic text (consider your notes on academic writing). What makes it "anti-academic?" In other words, how is it different from a traditional essay? Why do you think Anzaldua writes her essay in this way? What is she trying to accomplish? Select ONE quote from the text that you think expresses her PURPOSE or reasons for writing the essay in this non-traditional way.
Well its different then an academic essay because number one shes not writing in the 5 paragraph essay format. number 2 shes constantly giving example and then her opinions. Its Different because she is also influencing English and Spanish in the text, constantly translating. I think she writes the essay this way because she want the readers attention. It doesn't matter it you agree or disagree, or if your confused or you right on with her. That's what she wants, she wants the attention of the reader so they can make their own opinions based on the facts and her own opinions in the text."i will no longer be made to feel ashamed of existing. I will have my voice: Indian, Spanish,white. I will have my serpents tongue- my woman's voice, my sexual voice, my poets voice. I will overcome the tradition of silence." I absolutely love this quote and completely agree. This shows how Anzaldua put her thoughts and pinions into her work. shes not stating on thing and listing facts. Sher is writing about how she feels ,what has influenced her in her life, how it and influenced her language and how her peers perceive her. She talks about competition with the women of her people. An not all people feel this way and that's why i think that this essay is non traditional. Its about her and what in her mind.
Well its different then an academic essay because number one shes not writing in the 5 paragraph essay format. number 2 shes constantly giving example and then her opinions. Its Different because she is also influencing English and Spanish in the text, constantly translating. I think she writes the essay this way because she want the readers attention. It doesn't matter it you agree or disagree, or if your confused or you right on with her. That's what she wants, she wants the attention of the reader so they can make their own opinions based on the facts and her own opinions in the text."i will no longer be made to feel ashamed of existing. I will have my voice: Indian, Spanish,white. I will have my serpents tongue- my woman's voice, my sexual voice, my poets voice. I will overcome the tradition of silence." I absolutely love this quote and completely agree. This shows how Anzaldua put her thoughts and pinions into her work. shes not stating on thing and listing facts. Sher is writing about how she feels ,what has influenced her in her life, how it and influenced her language and how her peers perceive her. She talks about competition with the women of her people. An not all people feel this way and that's why i think that this essay is non traditional. Its about her and what in her mind.
Anzaldula Blog #1
Q: write about a time when you felt that someone in authority tried to silence you or criticized the way you spoke.
Well i wouldn't say criticized but they made me feel beneath them. Not up to par, or they're standards. You see my father is full blooded Mexican from Mexico. And my mother is half Yugoslavian and half Nicaraguan. Growing up my father never taught me Spanish, and it had definitely affected the way i communicate with my family and my peers. I be live it has cost me some opportunities. Its hard to go around feeling like on or the other. I look Mexican but don't speak Spanish. My first language is English and yet i look another race in other peoples eyes. Everywhere i go and someone talks to me in Spanish i can only understand some of what they are saying and ill say 99 percent of the time they ask me, "How come you don't know Spanish and your Mexican"? I always feel not whole or like I'm missing out. Especially when i visit my grandma and Grandpa because they don't know a lick of English. We have to play the guessing game sometimes. It hurts my heart, and i wish i was closer with them. And i know if i could communicate with them that could be possible. I know its never to late but as you get older its a little harder to learn and absorb a new language. So i guess i wouldn't say an authority made me feel inadequate, no it was my peers and strangers that made me feel this way. Maybe i should just learn Spanish!
Well i wouldn't say criticized but they made me feel beneath them. Not up to par, or they're standards. You see my father is full blooded Mexican from Mexico. And my mother is half Yugoslavian and half Nicaraguan. Growing up my father never taught me Spanish, and it had definitely affected the way i communicate with my family and my peers. I be live it has cost me some opportunities. Its hard to go around feeling like on or the other. I look Mexican but don't speak Spanish. My first language is English and yet i look another race in other peoples eyes. Everywhere i go and someone talks to me in Spanish i can only understand some of what they are saying and ill say 99 percent of the time they ask me, "How come you don't know Spanish and your Mexican"? I always feel not whole or like I'm missing out. Especially when i visit my grandma and Grandpa because they don't know a lick of English. We have to play the guessing game sometimes. It hurts my heart, and i wish i was closer with them. And i know if i could communicate with them that could be possible. I know its never to late but as you get older its a little harder to learn and absorb a new language. So i guess i wouldn't say an authority made me feel inadequate, no it was my peers and strangers that made me feel this way. Maybe i should just learn Spanish!
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