Differences are a very real part of our contemporary society. We have separated ourselves on various levels. Racial and socio-economic differences have created barriers separating individuals. Furthermore, we have also come to ignore these differences, pretending as if they do not exist. Audre Lorde suggests that these very differences must be embraced and understood in [...]
Posts Tagged ‘identity’
Difference
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged difference, identity on February 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Two Identites
Posted in feminism, tagged identity, muslim, shahbano, woman on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It is interesting how we constantly are pressured to fit the position we are in and ignore the idea of making the position fit us. In the article, “Shahbano” by Pathak and Rajan, they explain how she refuses to occupy the subject position offered. Why is it that we have to pick one identity to [...]
“Experience” Identity Readings
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged identity, Joan Scott, Judith Butler, subjectivity on February 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recently, I read the article “Gender Trouble” by Judith Butler, and I couldn’t help but recognize a strong correlation to Joan W. Scott’s “Experience.” Along with their co-authorship of Feminists Theorize the Political, these authors share a similar philosophy regarding subjective identity, acknowledging systems of power which simultaneously produce the subjects they represent; (Scott claims [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged experience, identity, inauguration, Rick Warren on January 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In reflecting on the essay, “Experience”, by Joan Scott and the inaugural ceremonies this Tuesday, I realize that experiences are fused so strongly with identity that it may not be possible to separate the two. Or maybe (if, through my process of thought, it becomes apparent that the two can be separated) it is impossible [...]
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