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Bye Bye Blog: Owning Children

Posted on June 16, 2011

Before reading this article, I never really thought about owning one’s children, and certainly never considered it under the context of gender studies. However, Juana Maria Rodriquez brings up a fascinating question about parenting, especially in the context of adoption, … Continue reading →

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A Queer Analysis of Queer Analysis

Posted on June 15, 2011

Lesbians often live in a sort of limbo between recognition and invisibility. Because lesbians have the intersectional problems of being both female and homosexual, they assume the invisibility of both. These women are often forced to choose where their allegiances … Continue reading →

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Villains of Every Color and Creed

Posted on June 9, 2011

The performance Delinquent, Alisa Solomon, and Anna Agathangelou, M. Daniel Bassichis, and Tamara Spira all challenge the prison industrial complex, especially in regard to the United States. Delinquent focuses on prison and youth, whereas Solomon looks at queer bodies and … Continue reading →

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Blood Disease

Posted on June 2, 2011

I know I like to talk about popular culture, but I think it speaks more than policy or even news coverage of events. The movies, music are often more closely tied to people than unimaginable horrors of real life. This … Continue reading →

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Gender Studies Courses are Infecting my Mind. And Entertainment Choices.

Posted on May 26, 2011

I started writing this blog pre-prompt, so it was exciting for me that the prompt is more or less write what you want while still analyzing the texts. Tomorrow (well, I suppose at this point today) is my boyfriend’s birthday, … Continue reading →

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2012 Republican Poetry

Posted on May 19, 2011

To continue with my theme of political aspirations, I want to discuss the Republican candidates for President of the United States. While the Republican Party has been trying very hard since President Obama was elected to delegitimize his actions as … Continue reading →

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Prehistoric Queer Performance

Posted on May 12, 2011

Hello, Internet. This is my first time blogging as a “real” blogger, not just expressing my teen angst and daily life dealings over Xanga, so long ago. So forgive my awkwardness as I address serious issues. My name is Bekki … Continue reading →

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