Monthly Archives: December 2017

Research Post 9

The article by Judith Butler on vulnerability and resistance could be used to support my specific case study. The case study looks at a specific band of all women and how they have pushed for change in the way women … Continue reading

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Rinzin: Research Blog 8

India and Colorism: The Finer Nuances by Neha Mishra In trying to understand how the Indians were treated during the time when India was under Britain colony and how that affected modern-day India was both interesting and gross. During Britain … Continue reading

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Research Post 8

The article written by Stoddard and Cornwell relates directly to my research topic. The theory in this article analyzing hybridization, and Creolization fits with my thesis. Specifically looking at the concept of Creolization, since I am examining Trinidad, it has … Continue reading

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Research Post 7

http://www.guardian.co.tt/gie/2012-02-04/carnivalthen-and-now This article discusses many aspect of Carnival that have changed throughout history. It talks about the costumes as well as music. In the introduction, it specifically states the question that I am interested in and what many other people … Continue reading

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Research Post 6

https://search.proquest.com/docview/220958868?pq-origsite=gscholar This scholarly article specifically analyzes a case study of a specific band. This band shows the evolution of women’s ability to dress and participate in Carnival, especially women from African descend. This article also gives sufficient background about that … Continue reading

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Research Post #5

These two pictures illustrate the differences in clothing/costumes in Carnival. The picture on the left was taken in 2013, and the one on the right was taken in 1973. You can see the contrast between these two pictures by looking … Continue reading

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Cafe Discussion Post #7

We discussed Judith Butler’s article on vulnerability and resistance. This article addresses vulnerable populations, from a feminist perspective, and specifically women. We were all able to relate to this because we are all female. We also all thought this article … Continue reading

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Café Group Discussion: Avtar Brah

We discussed the article “Cartographies of Diaspora” by Avtar Brah. First, we talked about what it can be like to be an immigrant and Allie brought up the topic of how immigration is related to the history of the U.S. … Continue reading

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Research Blog post 10 NBC news

Bailey, Chelsea. “Hundreds of Hate Crimes Reported Since Election: SPLC.” NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 14 Nov. 2016.   This article shows the intense influx of hate crimes towards muslims under the presidents election and the horrible rhetoric and racism that muslims … Continue reading

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Rinzin & Sadaf “Global Solidarity Movements..” Cafe Blog Post 8

  Rinzin & Sadaf GS 302: Cultural Theory Global Solidarity Movements: Palestine, Tibet, and Beyond by Eve Stoddard and John Collins Having read this chapter about solidarity, both Sadaf and I recognize the importance of Solidarity movement and how it … Continue reading

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