Piecing together a new discussion that I have never indulged in has proven to be a little complicated and the topic of the discussion is a little daunting as I have stated in the last post that I made. This is because the topic is something that professional researchers in the field are arguing about … Read more
Maria Jose Ventura discusses throughout her article how Women’s collective action in Mexico has gained greater media exposure since 2016, specifically focusing on the rise in violence against women and femicide across Mexican states. Alfaro points out that Mexican Women’s Collective Action has been influenced by the women’s movements across Latin America and the US. Specifically, she mentions the impact of … Read more
In my paper, I will examine gender-based violence in Mexico and the feminist movements that have arisen in response. Mexico has had a long history of gender violence and femicide. I aim to examine the gender inequalities that are prevalent in Mexico and how feminist mobilizations have emerged in response to them or have been affected by them. The purpose … Read more
For my paper, I’m wanting to explore the intersection between police response towards protests and gender. I think that global cultural differences create differences in policing, due to different status quo objectives. Essentially, policing of protests escalates as the perceived power/threat of the protest increases (against the status quo). For example, while in the U.S. … Read more
Starting a new research project means the ever so dreaded literature review and depending on how much you already know about your topic depends on how much information you start out with as you continue on your search for sources. The amount of information you know can make your reading of articles simplier or harder. … Read more
I read this excerpt on why gender needs to be a key dimension of refugees. The excerpt was written in 1987 but can still be applicable today. This is a big part of acculturation because before some of these immigrants even had a chance to there is a reason they had to. The paper breaks … Read more
As we discuss feminist theories in class, the theories and playwrights of how femininity and masculinity interact with each other never fails to intrigue me. One researcher decided to see if the game, Grand Theft Auto, could tell us something about ‘Crisis in Masculinity’ and what breaking down ‘toxic masculinity’ looks like in real time. … Read more
This article gives insight into two activists on trial in China. Their names are Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing. They are on trial for inciting or subversion of state power. Huang is an activist who is known for her work in the #MeToo movement in China. She came to prominence because she created a platform … Read more
Over the last week, thousands of people have joined protests over LGBTQ policies in Canada. The first protests to emerge were tied to the ‘1 Million March 4 Children’ whose motto is to protect kids from ‘indoctrination and sexualization.’ Other protest groups have emerged to counter them. Consequently, competing protests have developed across Canada. A difference of opinion … Read more
In class, we had a brief discussion about framing and its importance in social movements. I thought it would be important and helpful to expand on this conversation, given the re-framing that the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America has recently gone under. There are two concepts to define before getting into the … Read more