famous quotes by Susan B. Anthony

http://womenshistory.about.com/cs/quotes/a/qu_s_b_anthony.htm

I like:
I can't say the college bred woman is the most contented woman. The broader her mind the more she understands the unequal conditions between men and women, the more she shafes under a government that tolerates it.
and of course:
Failure is impossible

Address of Susan B Anthony

In reading up on the ERA, I have been looking into information on Susan B. Anthony and came across Anthony's speech on right to vote. It's very well written.
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/anthony/anthonyaddress.html

I have serious admiration for her courage to face so many Americans with her stance. For someone to devote so much time and effort into beliefs and rights for women in general is intriguing. I can't imagine living back in these times and going against society and the norms. Her work is astounding!

ok..I never thought about this..-women drafted for selective service???

Please check out the below utube clip about the Equal Rights Amendment with real womens comments and then look at the comments about the clip..At first the comments are appalling..a man is disgusted about women wanting equal rights and I kept thinking..who the hell is this guy and who does he think he is...then one comment got to me! It states..do women want to register for the selective service? My answer is NO! I have a child and cannot imagine it be mandatory that if we want equal rights that we should have to sign up for the draft...what stapulations would there be...this is mind boggling.....I hope you guys have comments out there about this topic...I believe in equal rights just as much as the next but I don't want to be drafted!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCkWpIavdfU

State, Law and Social Policy-ERA

In reading this article, I found myself interested in the ERA or whats called the Equal Rights Amendment. If you want to know more about this amendment, check out the following link:
http://www.equalrightsamendment.org/
It states the Amendment would provide a legal solution against sex discrimination for both women and men. It would guarantee that the rights affirmed but the U.S. Constituation are held equally by all citizens without regard to sex. It has been introduced into congress since 1923 and ratified by 35 states out of the 38 needed.

This says something major about women's rights. Women have had to fight and struggle for this long and still nothing????Yes we do have several clause's and acts that address some of women's struggles such as equal pay and right to vote and such but our rights themself are not outlined as they need to be. Before taking this class I used to think women have come such a long way but if you really fine tune our progress it seems it has taken decades for any forward movements. I mean recently we had a woman candidate run for presidency, but we don't have all equal rights secured within the ERA? This scares me. Truely. I'd love to be a supporter of this and become part of a group to complete the work of our "equality fighters of the past." If I am just learning of this now at 32, I wonder how many others out there know about our missing piece. Sexual discrimination on the basis of anything is amiss. I wish we made this a class discussion because I am very curious as to how many woman are aware of this very argument.
The article states that opponents of the ERA have claimed that the amendment is anti-family,reporting that it would deny a women's right to be supported by her husband and encourage women to desert motherhood. Desert motherhood?? What about fatherhood? Does anyone care that men leave and there doesn't have to be anything to encourage them??? Except to bail on the responsibility. Ok this is coming from my resentment over my ex husband but still. Does anyone see what I am saying at all???

Dream World 3 video-Popculture,desire,sex and power

What were your responses to the video we watched in class Friday? I never really thought about it so deeply but for the first time I felt like I had been personally degraded. These women allowing men to throw bologna at them while they were naked? What lengths are you willing to go to? I actually felt sorry for these women. Like I wish I coulde of brought a towel to them so they could cover themselves and tell them that this is NOT FUNNY! These men laughing like it's this big joke. How awful!! It was apalling. I think I'd rather work in a fast food restaurant and live poorly than live rich knowing that when I went to work that day I might be pulling bologna pieces out of my butt. I will pray for these girls so that they find the courage to pursue something where they receive the respect they deserve.

Never Boring

Kristi Turnquist's text stating-passionate, selfish, romantic, pragmatic, strong, lovable one minute, hateful the next, but NEVER BORING! I recognize the traits to the fullest in my own self. She asks, Where are the Scarletts, meaning Scarlett from Gone with the Wind. I haven't seen this movie but read info on wikipedia about her character. She seems stunning. I'd really like to look into her character alot more. If anyone has seen the movie can you tell me more about it and how she is? It says she is not the stereotypical woman in some ways but other ways she is. States she has proto-feminism and strength. Well I just watched the below clip and Im caught!!!!!!!!!! I'd love this movie....she is psycho emotional(and thats not even a word lol)!!!!!!!!! It's perfect!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ_V3DfGgYI&feature=related

Barbara Jean's character in Reba-Melissa Peterson-More men comedians then women?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOG2PINggkY

Since I have started looking into further details of the series Reba, I want to share with everyone my passion for my favorite character on the show. I attached most of her funniest blurbs. Check it out. We don't really talk about comedy and women and I think it's a very important subject for women. Sometimes a good laugh can really be important to a woman. Sometimes when you get a good laugh it becomes a coping mechinism. I'd love to tap into comedy and gender and society.

I couldn't find much statistical data out there that actually states typically how many more men comedians there are but I did find a bit of info on the below web site.

http://www.chicagoreader.com/TheBlog/archives/2009/07/31/women-in-comedy-i-stand-up

It indicates that in the past 12 months at a hot comedy spot called Zanies in Chicago, there were 5 stand-up comics that were women and 67 that were men. This doesn't prove the theory there are more men comics but it certainly gives us a rough idea of whats out there! I would love to see this data change also.

A Woman's Role Is...on Television-Reba McEntire

Reba McEntire is absolutely my favorite TV show! I want to talk about target audiences as does Turnquiest stating that there is a gap between the big screen and small. I agree..there are more films that appeal to men but I do see an increase in films that appeal to women which is pleasing. In regards to small screen however, the TV series REBA is an excellent show appealing to women but not only women...women, men, and children of all ages. The show is the only sitcom to where my 62 year old mother, myself(32 years old) and my 8 year old son can sit down and all laugh together. Below is a summary of the show for those that have not seen it.

“Reba” McEntire TV Series

Show set up in Houston, Texas and Reba is a single mother whose dentist ex-husband Brock has left her to marry a young ditzy Barbara Jean after an affair with her. The show then reveals Barbara Jean is also pregnant. As the show progresses Reba painfully comes to the conclusion that despite all her efforts to hate her, she likes Barbara Jean and considers her a friend.
Reba’s older daughter Cheyenne, then a high school senior is pregnant. Cheyenne married her baby’s father Van and Reba allows Van to move in. Reba also has two other children including Kyra, an intelligent and rebellious teenager and young boy named Jake who is trying to sort through the family mishaps.

Reba facts:
Single mother
She has a teenage daughter who gets pregnant
Divorced due to a husband who had an affair
She is still handling ex husbands problems with his current marriage
Real estate agent
She is always in control
Open and approachable
Comical
Sarcastic
Good hearted and show deals with real issues such as alcoholism, weight problems, financial, continuing education, deceit, religion, sex
Responsible
Dresses conservatively and doesn’t use sex appeal
Show has imperfections similar to real life
Appeals to many generations..Kids..Middle age and seniors due to variety of issues

Preface to scene-Season 6 finale
Scene depicts the uniting of Brock and Barbara Jean after their relationship is heading towards a divorce but Reba steps in to save it. Scene shows Van and Cheyenne’s relationship rekindling after a dispute and Reba left standing all by herself. They all feel sorry for her but Reba continues to reveal her happiness with her place in life with all the ones she loves surrounding her. It ends with a snapshot of all the family to include the ex husband and new wife. Reba’s strength to have a united front for her children only proves her independent sense of self. She is a survivor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RpBpyhwkls

Turnquist advises that woman who are in filmaking appear to be noble, loving and or worried wives or just eye candy. I do see a turning point however...look at Demi Moore in GI Jane...Glenn Close in Airforce one where she plays a Vice President and Jennifer Lopez in Angel Eyes where she plays a policewoman. All these films do give us hope of a future where woman can really discover and display what they are made of. Whether it be sitcoms or films...keep them coming..the fact is woman do play multiple roles in real life and lead different types of lifestyles and we all need some sort of identifcation. Directors and writers and actors all alike have their work cut out for them to be where we need to be today.

Why women Kill-class discussion

http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=7326555&page=1

The above link shares some interesting reasons why women kill and who they kill. We recently discussed in class why men are more likely to kill then men and also in different ways. It states women are more likely to kill someone that is related to them, younger and they tend not to use guns. It also states that it most likely is self defense or a mental illness.

I began thinking about how awful it must be for a woman to kill her child. One might think...how could she do it. Although I can't contemplate how this could happen, I do understand frustrations and have been to a point I felt I could "lose it". Lose it by simple meaning removing myself or my child away from the particular sitation at hand. I consider myself to be a somewhat fortunate woman however. Yes I struggle financially like many of us do to pay bills but I make it. I have clothes, a car, a home, and the ability to receive and provide a descent education to myself and to my child. I consider myself stable. Imagine a woman who doesnt have it together. That has no family to reach out to. That has no friends to vent her frustration or perhaps doesnt even realize she has god to reach out to. I don't justify killing someone a way to vent her frustrations but I do see how sin may prevent itself and at a moment of insanity with life, I can see a glimpse of loss of control that she may see before her. That is why as a society, I do believe we do need to be a sort of neighborhood watch in a sense. You know how officials now say if you see suspicious activity in an airport you must report it and you find yourself now actually looking for it. Well in a way, I think it is important that if you see suspicious activity even around your childrens friends or parents of children, I think it's worth speaking up about. A single mom of three kids who looks completely bogged down and on the brink of something...maybe we can start reaching out to those women. Offer to babysit so they can have an evening off...get their email address and reach out as a friend...woman to woman...show them we care...again..I don't condone killing but if we don't understand why these women do such a thing then maybe we can work on being better friends and reaching out as a community. ANYONE CARE TO BABYSIT...I sure could use a night out with my friends...LOL....JK..In all seriousness....being more aware of irrational behavior from anyone and speaking up may stop any sort of maltreatment. Sometimes....people don't know HOW to ask for help or where to turn.......

Colon Cleansing

Have any of you heard of a procedure not just something you take orally but an actual procedure for cleansing your colon. I have a friend of a friend that just did this new procedure that you are supposed to lose 10 pounds immediately. It sounded insane and nothing I wanted to do but I was just curious if anyone has had anything like this done and what was your experience with it?

Discussion in class-hard to lose weight

My boyfriend and I just had this discussion the other evening. I have always struggled with my weight as has he and have hung around girls that have never had this problem. In fact, I have been around them so long that I have seem them devour more food than I would consume on a daily basis. Their genetic disposition burns their fat quicker than mine. I feel I could think about food and gain a pound. Like my fat cells are screaming because they are being tortured. Might sound extreme but I do believe this. About 2 years ago when I decided I was ready to be on the lookout for a a new relationship after my divorce, I did decide that losing many many LB's would perhaps allow for my chances of finding him alot faster!! I began to obcess about excercise and dieting. It became my life. Every free moment I found, I would utilize it to some sit ups, run up a hill, lift some weights, ride a bike, and so on. If I wasn't working or taking care of my son, I was excercising. Over the span of about 6 months, I had lost 30 pounds. Yeah for me! However...where did my life go...I know for a fact my sons needs took a back seat so that I could look good. It almost became selfish in a way. I do believe in getting healthy and staying fit. I do! But for those of you that don't have to worry about losing extreme amounts of weight, it really isn't all that easy! It becomes your life. Making small changes over time, I am sure is how you make a difference but again with that one has to be consistant! Just as if you had a smoking problem or an alcohol problem...I don't even consider myself having a food addiction problem. I don't stuff my face every moment...well I did just have a jello pudding pop but hey they are only 90 calories ..give me a break..so imagine having a weight problem staring you in the face but knowing your life priorities must change without failure. It's scary..it's time consuming..it's frustrating.... yes will and determination are key factors but do you know and realize just how much desire one has to have in order to keep with such tasks....I admire all those woman who have been on endless diets and found the one for them and have been able to keep it off. GO GIRLS!

Love Your Fat Self

Courtney E. Martin writes"We are deathly afraid of fat," I also believe this to be true! As she states it is directly related to severe medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. I see many faults in our society that don't help the problem yet many aspects that push healthy eating and fitness. Finding a balance perhaps and finding a way to incorporate healthy living into our routines is crucial. Martin explains how most programs that are designed to curb obesity neglect the complicated issues of fat. I have been on MANY MANY diets and the one I think that addresses healthy eating and excercise and does not deplete your body of the necessary vitamins is Weight Watchers.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/Index.aspx

It incorportates all food groups and encourages physical activity. One can also attend meeting where you become educated on important measures when striving for your new lifestyle. One of the problems, I am having now with myself and my son, is finding the time. My girlfriend has just started doing weight watchers online and has already started to succeed. Having various options gives people more flexibility with their own lifestyle. Martin also touches base with pediatric obesity and how to teach children to maintain a healthy weight. I have always had my 8 year old into some type of physical sport up until this recent Fall semester. He now only gets sparatic exercise. This has not helped him but hurt him. Although he attends a public school that has a gym class weekly and afternoon playground time, it's not enough. I thought by having a far away parking spot at VCU, I also would be benefiting from walking to my classes daily and would maintain or hopefully lose weight. The point is one must endure at least an hour a day to high intensity exercise. If you don't find yourself out of breath and sweating then you need to step it up. Our bodies are meant to work and we are in a society that makes it easy on us. I engage in these luxuries and fall for the Mcdonalds sales tactics but wish for the day that I am not tempted and go by my own bodies desire for nutrition and excercise so that my son can also mirror my habits. It is a work in progress and it takes much effort!

off the topic of our readings-Pooping Doll

Have any of you actually seen this "pooping doll"? Of course they also make it a little girl I might add. I have a son but this is just gross. Do we really need to go this far? Scary! Saw a commercial and i just had to share.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUI0RKiW8uM&feature=fvw

Tamoxifen-found this interesting

Found it interesting that when Seldon, (woman in "Eyes on the Prize") was breast cancer free, her doctor put her on a medication called Tamoxifen. I wondered why she as prescribed on a medication for 5 years. Here is the link:

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/tamoxifen#q12

It's ashame that it may cause uterine cancer but it looks like 2 cases out of 1000.

Eyes on the Prize

"You've got a great pair but they aren't worth dying over," are words that seemed to engage me into this article. Seldon who has been diagnosed with breast cancer in both breasts had to make a decision that could possibly mean life or death in her future. It encaptures anyone who has had to deal with tough realities but most of all it made me wonder what if I was diagnosed with breast cancer. How would I handle it? What final decision would I make. Would I choose a Lumpectomy and chance having the cancer return? Would I choose a masectomy? What about women who have a past history of breast cancer or have lost a mother or grandmother and they make the decision to surgical remove their breasts before the diagnosis. The struggles must have been to much to handle. They didn't want their children to possibly face losing them? Seldon's story especially was touching throughout when her husband seemed to be such a support to her. He made it known to Seldon that he loved her breasts but her loved her much more. He made her know that she was what was important. I think alot of woman may struggle so deeply with this because the mere thought of losing a breast or breasts makes them feel like less of a woman. However it seems as if there are so many options for a woman that have had mastectomies, to feel like a "woman". Selden spoke about all types of prostheses for different size cups. I thought it was cool how she wore different sizes to different events. If I had that choice, I wouldn't wear anything when I jogged and if I had a hot date, I would wear a c cup. It would be nice to choose what you wanted to wear depending on the occasion. It's great also that they make them more natural and more comfortable also. It's great that Seldon after all things considered did not regret they decision she made to have a double masectomy. It is also great that her family supported her decision. I think she is brave and after reading her story, I feel better prepared to understand what options would be available to myself and/or a loved one.

Here is a link with info on Breast Prostheses:
http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeaftertreatment/tp/prosthese_ov.htm

Just curious-how can I prevent breast cancer

In reviewing the article called "Eyes on the Prize", I became interested in how can I as a 32 year old woman prevent breast cancer. With an already weakened immune system because I have no spleen, I have always looked into vitamin supplements and just recently into more nutritious foods. I came across the below foods that could help:

http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/maher2.html

I am a true geek so I posted these on my fridge. I love veggies so this isn't too bad. Also I just heard from my cousin who is in nursing school that Vitamin D3 5000 IU are great for your immune system! If you have a child they also make these in gummy style.

I used to hate the idea of Green Tea but now there are so many flavors added to green tea that make the experience wonderful. My mother made me hot green tea with mango last night and I absolutley LOVED it. I also like cold green tea with citrus. Anyone have any flavors they would like to share? I would love to try new ones~

Five Moments of Infidelity Trailor

Came across the following Utube trailor in regards to infidelity. Pretty Intense

www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi2975268889/