Monthly Archives: October 2017

Cafe Discussion #4

Group Members: McKenzie, Hannah, and Sarah Written By: Sarah Hannah, McKenzie, and I discussed Orientalism by Edward Said. We all found his article interesting and thought-provoking; since McKenzie and I did not get an opportunity to analyze Orientalism in class, … Continue reading

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Sadaf and Rinzin Cafe Discussion 4- Bressler and Being Gay in Japan

Rinzin & Sadaf Gs 302 Live Life More Selfishly: an on-line gay advice column in Japan Both Rinzin and I were able to find some time to talk about this article last week after class. While both of us enjoyed … Continue reading

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Cafe Discussion-4

Marx would argue that society moves in a linear motion that is based in a Eurocentric mindset. He analyzes that history is central to class conflict between a competition of people and dominance. For example, he saw this between the … Continue reading

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Research Post 4

https://psmag.com/economics/the-evolution-of-mardi-gras-rituals-8999 This article also highlights similar arguments as the article in my third research post. However, this reading goes more into depth about examples and focusing on specific rituals which were practiced. This article also discusses important global studies terms … Continue reading

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Research Post 3

The history and evolution of Mardi Gras This article highlights the evolution of Mardi Gras. It tells how traditions and celebration purposes have changed. It also addresses the stereotypes and assumptions people have about the celebration, when those assumptions of … Continue reading

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Cafe Discussion 3: Adam and Mishell

Transnational LGBT Identities: Liberation or Westernization Mishell: I found it very interesting that the father of Linda was okay with him being feminine and looking like a woman, but the minute he chose to stop the hormones and accept himself … Continue reading

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Cafe Discussion 2 – Adam & Mishell

Adam: The first thing that struck me was the idea of transnational gay or LGBTQ ideas and ideologies were in a way spread by globalization. We often cite globalization as a negative for the global south, and in a way … Continue reading

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Research Post 5-The beginning of the “Bacha posh” research

The author Jenny Nordberg in addition to having her novel widely acclaimed and published has created this website to hear all those untold stories that are currently going on. This website allows people to explore the different ways in which … Continue reading

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Research Post 4- Historiography of Afghanistan

Exploring the history of a place can give context into the positionality of the people in that society. Historiography is important in understanding the way in which a society has developed due to its political and social problems. And in … Continue reading

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Research Blog 5

Growing up in India, I was conscious of my skin all the time. I would go into my aunt’s makeup bag and steal some of her lightening lotions and apply that to my face before playing outside with friends. I … Continue reading

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