Online Day 1

I have to admit that even as a female I really didn't have much interest in women's studies. I just took the course because it was the only humanities that fit into my schedule, but following the first week of class, I am already seeing things differently. In the beginning, I saw women's studies as most men do (women wanting to whine and fuss about something), but now I see that it's much more than that.
Through the readings I have learned that women in the past had to go through a lot to create the life that I see as normal today. Without these brave women and the documents and struggles they made, my life would be completely different. This became particularly apparent to me in the reading "A Day Without Feminism." Another reading that really stuck out to me is "Becoming the Third Wave". This story, in all honesty, pissed me off. It did so because it made me realize that there are still issues with and disrespect for women in the world today. As I was reading this story, I could envision these conversations taking place....because they do take place, ALL the time. Something needs to be done about the disrespect people have for each other.

- Emily Hamilton

What Feminism Means to You Today

For this week, I want you to talk about what feminism means for you today. Use the readings for this week and write about your thoughts on them and on feminism as you have come to understand it. How useful is feminism in your life? Do you think it is useful for you? Have you learned anything new in the last week of readings?