Response to Johanna's Final Post

Jennifer said...

Johanna! I feel the exact same way! Everyday I come home and turn on the news to see more people shot and killed to gun violence, robbery, or just for the fun of it. I really am questioning ever having kids too! I can't imagine myself being able to handle situations like that. I grew up in a huge family and that has always been my dream, but with the way things are now, I don't think that dream will ever come true. The feeling that I got when I saw your post felt crazy to me. I knew actually how you feel. I guess only time will tell! I'm hoping that things get better around the world but it just seems like it gets worse and worse everyday!

June 24, 2008 9:24 PM

Final Post!!!

I want to just finalize this class by saying that I really enjoyed learning about gender and what men and women went through to try and get equal rights, opportunities, and stance. It was great to see all of the people in the class open up and share their life stories with the class and their gender experiences. This class opened my eyes to things on TV, media, and everyday life that portray gender in many different ways. You know...I never would have thought that group projects would be able to get done online, but this class has proven me wrong. There were times when I thought that our group wasn't gonna pull it off, but we all came through at the end and finished this off with a bang! I really enjoyed working with everyone and discussing our personal life stories through blogs and discussions. This has been a class that I don't think I'll ever forget...not even if I wanted to! LOL! Good luck to everyone! Good luck Prof!

Response to Rachel's Final Post

Jennifer said...

Rachel, I can relate with you about children learning so fast on the computers. My niece was about 4 too when she began to be involved with computers. She would ask us to put in on the Nickelodeon website and she knew where to go from there. She would play color and number games that involved Dora the Explorer! She loved it! I also agree with Daphne's comment that they will probably pick up this whole blogging thing faster than we did. LOL!! Anyway, I actually did like the whole blogging thing because it helped me get a feel for who I was talking to in class. Also, the photos were great because it gave it a more personal touch. It was great to have you all in class! Good Luck in the future!

Response to Daphne's Final Post

Jennifer said...

Daphne, I agree! Love is love no matter what race, gender, sex, religion, etc. Nobody should be the judge of who gets to marry who. I was watching the news the other day and Ellen D proposed to her girlfriend! I think that is great and it gives lesbians inspiration to tie the knot or be committed fully to their loved ones. Some states I believe are started to recognize same sex unions and I think that it’s great. I'm no lesbian, but I have family members who are and I love them and their mates just as much as any other family member. Love knows no boundaries!

June 24, 2008 11:52 PM

Week 3 Responses to Prof.

Jennifer said...
I can't wait to see Sex in the City either. A big group of my single friends are going to see it. I think that it is interesting to see women act like "men." They are independent, wealthy, and sometimes treat men as objects. I think it’s sort of like female versions of men.
May 30, 2008 8:14:00 PM PDT
Jennifer said...
I hope I am on the right track with this. Please let me know! Thanks!
May 30, 2008 8:17:00 PM PDT

Addional Responses to Week 6

Jennifer said...
I agree...There is nothing wrong with man staying home, cooking, cleaning and being the "woman" of the family. I was brought up in family where my mother stayed at home and took care of the house and family, while my father worked two jobs supporting the family. When my siblings and I were able to go to school my mom than got a job and helped support the family. In today's society either the man or the woman can be the breadwinner for the family and I don't think that’s a problem at all, although I think I would want the role of being the stay at home mom. LOL!!
June 19, 2008 10:09 PM

Week 5 Response to Anjum

Jennifer said...
this sounds like its something that I would be interested in! Spas and relaxation! Sounds great!! But I can see how some women can get bored with that lifestyle. I , even though it sounds tempting don't think I could live like that forever. I like to be and feel successful sometimes. I wouldn't want to just feel pretty. I am glad that these women movements came into effect because it allowed women to be more equal to men and has allowed us to break out the box and show how successful women can be!