I planned to ask Su Feminist Voices how they define feminism at the meeting. There were very few people there, most of them my close friends, so I decided to wait till next week or so to ask the question. I want a larger group, so that I can see how people develop and articulate their own ideas with a larger, often interrupting audience.
I am also finding many articles on the subject of negative stereotypes surrounding feminism.
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7 years ago
I really like your topic!
ReplyDeleteCouple of Questions:
-Will you only ask for definitions of "feminism" on campus?
-Will you only ask those who consider to be "feminists" or that participate in SU Feminist Voices?
I am really curious what you are going to find out at one of those meetings. In my experience, when I researched a similar topic (it was animal rights), I found myself moving from the initial topic, to group dynamics, group identiy, and how the issue played into them.
ReplyDeleteYou might try to do this at a meeting that is not necessarily formal or structured around this very topic. Maybe an informal meeting in the cove, in someone's room? A smaller, non-threatening group? You will notice, esp. in larger groups, that what can be said and what will be said is pretty closely policed and regulated (would be interesting to see how that happen). You might also find yourself looking at how group belonging might shape these beliefs/opinions you are looking at.