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Stephanie Valentin started the topic Gender and sexuality
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The discussion of gender and sexuality was very illuminating and I think necessary to have. I say necessary because I feel like a lot of people have questions regarding lgbtq topics, but are a bit hesitant to ask as to not offend anyone. I feel like giving this open space offers everyone to also be open minded and…[Read more]
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Stephanie Valentin started the topic Feminism response
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”> I don’t necessarily know where on the spectrum of feminism I fit in because I’m not very knowledgeable on these topics, but I would definitely say I’m a feminist. I strongly believe women are capable of doing anything and everything men can; that women can dress however they want and shouldn’t be shamed for it. Mos…[Read more]
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Stephanie Valentin started the topic Gadsby response
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Gadsby uses stand up comedy to present her story in a way where it doesn’t necessarily follow the format of a standup comedy. She defies the genre expectation by using her story to turn “funny inside out”. Instead of making several jokes about her life experiences like most comedians would, she sort of takes what…[Read more]
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Stephanie Valentin started the topic Biases
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”> I’m very biased on the topic of double standards and gender norms that society has placed on us. Especially when guys are praised for having sex with however many girls they please, but it’s a problem if girls do it. Another thing, how girls have to follow a “dress code” as to not draw any attention to themsel…[Read more]
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Stephanie Valentin started the topic Labor Log (Week #1)
8/29 – I spent 2 hours reading “Labor Logs” and “When Your Grades Are Based on Labor”. In addition, took some time to rewrite some notes for my math class. Refrained from getting distracted and surprisingly it worked, which allowed me to devote my time to finishing what I needed to get done.
8/31- Bought whatever I needed for my classes.
9/3 -…[Read more]
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Stephanie Valentin started the topic Response to author's main ideas and claims
<span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Before, rhetoric was believed to be a non-stimulant for conversation and debates. In actuality, it would draw attention to a point that was made. In addition, it was thought that using rhetoric in writing was also seen as deceptive, but really really it enhances and strengthens the person’s point. Not only has the…[Read more]
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