CUNY Academic Commons | zena k | Activity https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/zena101/activity/ Activity feed for zena k. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 31622f3132fd21b89d2df2234d7ba32c zena k's profile was updated https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/838343/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:45:43 -0400 6d6c2b6824ccdad62b86eec49fb96bee zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=3262 Mon, 18 May 2020 19:09:39 -0400 5299884a797c2a6c13224b23004ea5d6 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=3259 Mon, 18 May 2020 19:07:04 -0400 I really enjoyed reflecting on this class and all the material we discussed this semester. Although this was an unconventional semester with a lot of rapid change, I’m pleased to know that I did take a lot from […]

]]> f56bf2ca6c512c41b1a97a57b0923f9d zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=3257 Mon, 18 May 2020 18:48:26 -0400 “Complicated Women: Sex and Power in Pre-Code Hollywood.” Choice Reviews Online, vol. 39, no. 02, 2001, doi:10.5860/choice.39-0825a.

The Relationship Between the “Invisibility” of African American Women in th […]

]]> 608dfd332dbe189c6ea3978150c25e0b zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=3000 Thu, 07 May 2020 22:19:07 -0400 f779dfdcb2e8d0640f0d64d65c786062 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=2967 Wed, 06 May 2020 19:53:55 -0400 My topic for my independent study is on the “Me Too” movement. This movement is in effort to create social change by victims of sexual assault sharing their own experiences in hope to show just how common sexual […]

]]> 26ba80997df861e99b6dd94baa00e9bf zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=2964 Wed, 06 May 2020 19:30:19 -0400 In Toni Morrison’s Song Of Solomon, the legacy of racism affects every single character in implicit and explicit ways. The Dead family in particular struggles to deal with the multi-generational trauma that r […]

]]> 78f30769e3b6603237033305f9aa5015 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=2916 Mon, 04 May 2020 22:44:52 -0400 Material feminism is a way of understanding women’s oppression through capitalism and patriarchy. Material items play a huge role in the production of gender normalities. Industries such as the beauty industry m […]

]]> 1c0910848ffa8d1e85f85f379792d751 zena k commented on the post, Presentation “ Playing in The Dark ’’, on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/presentation-playing-in-the-dark/#comment-272 Sun, 03 May 2020 19:33:56 -0400 Provided a great explanation about the importance of the book and an overall really organized presentation! As for your question, I do think knowing about your roots is important in knowing who you are and what […]

]]> 247bf701651e347442df720e526dc321 zena k commented on the post, Judith Butler Presentation By Ramy Mohamed, on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/judith-butler-presentation-by-ramy-mohamed/#comment-271 Sun, 03 May 2020 19:28:29 -0400 This was a really well organized presentation! As for your fourth question, I think a lot of people have trouble differentiating between gender and sex because society implements roles on people’s sexes. Gender is […]

]]> 385dd1c2f5f292baf55ae1f9921aaee9 zena k commented on the post, Jo Carrillo Presentation, on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/jo-carrillo-presentation/#comment-270 Sun, 03 May 2020 19:24:15 -0400 You showed a really strong analysis on the reading and gave a strong explanation as to the struggles that come with being a women of color. As for your question, underrepresentation for minorities is definitely a […]

]]> 05afa89e4f64f91a8b1a3c28687bf707 zena k commented on the post, Presentation 2- 'Vibrant Matter' by Jane Bennett (04/20/20), on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/presentation-2-vibrant-matter-by-jane-bennett-04-20-20/#comment-269 Sun, 03 May 2020 19:18:40 -0400 This presentation was really well organized and I think Bennett’s take on humanity and how humans interact with inanimate objects is really fascinating.

]]> b6234ae4d1c27f2d114415eccb0a5e1c zena k commented on the post, Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman Presentation, on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/black-macho-and-the-myth-of-the-superwoman-presentation/#comment-268 Sun, 03 May 2020 19:10:03 -0400 This was an extremely detailed presentation that gave really in depth background on Michele Williams along with her impactful writings. It’s really important to learn about the obstacles African American women […]

]]> acacd060343df8e9ac90a1cf581ea57d zena k commented on the post, Gender Trouble - Judith Butler, on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/gender-trouble-judith-butler/#comment-267 Sun, 03 May 2020 19:00:17 -0400 Really informative and well put together presentation! Judith Butler’s belief on gender being performative was explained in a really detailed way.

]]> 94fad529a0a2dabced1fca988c81d294 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=2831 Fri, 01 May 2020 19:29:38 -0400 Judith Butler believes that gender is a performance by claiming, “It would make no sense to define gender as the cultural interpretation of sex, if sex itself is a gendered category”. Because of these lim […]

]]> 68105048c162f899fd2cf7340ce3a850 zena k commented on the post, Post #10, on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/post-10/#comment-252 Fri, 01 May 2020 19:04:41 -0400 This was a very clear and direct answer! I liked how you discussed the culture wars in and outside of feminism.

]]> 7aedff2a1c703f020d20164b2b3ac1eb zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1355 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:48:00 -0400 The culture wars were the cultural conflict between social groups and power struggle of their values and beliefs. The culture wars tie into feminism because of the fight women still have to gain equal rights. […]

]]> d74df1a85203c841e08cee013416acb1 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1353 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:17:41 -0400 Munoz states that, “Disidentification is a strategy of resistance and survival for minority subjects such as queers of color”. By this definition, Munoz not only suggests a level of bravery to disidentify, but […]

]]> 7c0802fb1c1d8f97ab72ec1c5ba5a793 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1273 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:48:09 -0400 a1be248866a8c67d2569f018111aa0a6 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1157 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:01:26 -0400 In order to annotate a text on hypothesis, all you need to do is login, visit the latest chat, click on “Visit annotations in context” and read the article. Once you’re done reading, highlight an excerpt, choose […]

]]> c7e05753fb84c8bcafea874f7c776040 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1155 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:52:28 -0400 I was able to interview my grandmother for this assignment. My grandma moved to the Bronx from Puerto Rico when she was 17 and raised 3 daughters all on her own. When I think of women liberation, I think of her […]

]]> a6dba3e3881b200a1c4e8da4a1b4e59a zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1152 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:39:51 -0400 This whole switch is really taking some getting used to. From constantly being busy with school and work to all of a sudden having neither is really weird. I feel a lot is being exposed in the world and it’s […]

]]> 4ea25a4bf30c871c630a6def417c99bf zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=1150 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:43:23 -0400 HBO’s “Insecure” is the perfect depiction of modern day womanhood. This show not only gave a voice to women of color, but also opened up honest conversations about dating, colorism, navigating life in a city and […]

]]> 95e0032ca52f0717d4c198bedd47881a zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=705 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:52:22 -0500 If we lived in a less oppressive world I would live my life very differently. I would be able to go on a train without constantly being on edge of being alone in the cart. I would be able to look in my closet and […]

]]> 4e0050b38c38a9651d6f01606080ac68 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=541 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 20:28:28 -0500 I am interested in exploring issues of the “Me Too” movement as they related to women, gender, and sexuality studies, especially the work of Tarana Burke during the time period of the 21st century.

]]> 63254be92e561cf8dcafe5daa3ff182b zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=433 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:15:16 -0500 To me feminism is all about the empowerment, protection and equality of all women. I strongly believe women as a collective should all have each other’s backs and understand each women’s unique struggles so we […]

]]> 5880009c4ce7f8df44c3b37e64833ab5 zena k wrote a new post on the site Intro to Women's Studies https://wgs1001shaw20.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=354 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:27:34 -0500 Hi Everyone,

Here it is.

]]> b9adbdc186fd67b17d4714d8722c891d zena k became a registered member https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/642280/ Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:54:08 -0500