http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARIDJiJwmhY&feature=related
While researching for my final paper, I came across a youtube video on Title IX and what Title IX means to certain women. Title IX is a federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in all education settings. Because of Title IX, men and women have equal rights when it comes to admissions, athletics, financial aid, housing, recreational services, etc. To me, Title IX is very important when it comes to athletics. I have played soccer since I was 3 years old and it has since been a huge part of my life. If Title IX was not passed, I may not have ever had the chance to play soccer for the past 17 years of my life. Not only did Title IX affect my athletics, but being able to get a quality education may not have been possible if this law had not been passed. What does Title IX mean to you?
-Carter
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Transgender awareness
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-17/entertainment/tracy.morgan.visits.lgbt_1_transgender-teens-gay-youth-gay-rights-advocacy-group?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ
After attending the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 16, 2012, I began to have an interest in this topic. I started to research and read a lot of articles about this issue. The URL I pasted above is a newspaper article about a woman recognizing the violence of sexual orientation after she made negative comments about "gays" and "lesbians". Even though, this article is over a year old I strongly believe it is a moving article for anyone who has an opinion on the abuse of sexual orientation. After I attended the transgender remembrance I started to have a new recognition for people who suffer from this pain and discrimination. Sometimes people just don't realize how offensive they can be and how it can effect someone emotionally. I think this article is important to read for everyone; whether you have a strong opinion on this topic or not. It will bring different aspects of sexual orientation violence to the attention of people who over look this topic. I hope you find some interest in this article and enjoy it!
-Stef Pirri
After attending the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 16, 2012, I began to have an interest in this topic. I started to research and read a lot of articles about this issue. The URL I pasted above is a newspaper article about a woman recognizing the violence of sexual orientation after she made negative comments about "gays" and "lesbians". Even though, this article is over a year old I strongly believe it is a moving article for anyone who has an opinion on the abuse of sexual orientation. After I attended the transgender remembrance I started to have a new recognition for people who suffer from this pain and discrimination. Sometimes people just don't realize how offensive they can be and how it can effect someone emotionally. I think this article is important to read for everyone; whether you have a strong opinion on this topic or not. It will bring different aspects of sexual orientation violence to the attention of people who over look this topic. I hope you find some interest in this article and enjoy it!
-Stef Pirri
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Athlete Ally
A buddy of mine works as a high school wrestling coach, and brought this to my attention.
Below is a link - and if you scroll down and watch the video - it tells you all about this initiative, Athlete Ally, of including being an LGBT ally in the honor code of sportsmanship. I thought it was really moving and exciting.
I feel like this attacks the problem of homophobia and disrespect in a way that a regular LGBT groups cannot - and I am so happy that it exists! I wonder if it has been taken to any of our coaches and players here at West Chester University?
http://www.athleteally.com/
Hope you enjoy and are as moved as I was!
Courtney
Below is a link - and if you scroll down and watch the video - it tells you all about this initiative, Athlete Ally, of including being an LGBT ally in the honor code of sportsmanship. I thought it was really moving and exciting.
I feel like this attacks the problem of homophobia and disrespect in a way that a regular LGBT groups cannot - and I am so happy that it exists! I wonder if it has been taken to any of our coaches and players here at West Chester University?
http://www.athleteally.com/
Hope you enjoy and are as moved as I was!
Courtney
Friday, November 16, 2012
Lana Wachowski’s Remarkable Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award Speech
http://thinkprogress.org/alyssa/2012/10/24/1082391/lana-wachowski/
I just wanted to share this, especially since it is trans-awareness week. (Although, I guess the week is about over.)
It is sometimes nice to see some positive news on the women's and gender studies front - here is an example. Click and watch the link - the whole thing is very very worth it. She is brilliant, funny, beautiful, inspiring, and just all around amazing. And I feel pretty honored to be able to get this kind of account from someone - especially someone who does not like to share their personal life with the public.
Hope you enjoy!!
Courtney
I just wanted to share this, especially since it is trans-awareness week. (Although, I guess the week is about over.)
It is sometimes nice to see some positive news on the women's and gender studies front - here is an example. Click and watch the link - the whole thing is very very worth it. She is brilliant, funny, beautiful, inspiring, and just all around amazing. And I feel pretty honored to be able to get this kind of account from someone - especially someone who does not like to share their personal life with the public.
Hope you enjoy!!
Courtney
The Beauty Myth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oosWNHzSEE
I was always interested in Photoshop and photography as I was growing up. I was aware that the photos seen in magazines and other media were always altered to some level in order for the photo to fit the "beauty myth", but I was not aware of the extend some graphics artists went to in order to do so. After learning more about the beauty myth and watching the Dove commercial in class, I was interested in learning more. I found this short video clip online that takes a plus size model and transforms her to fit the ideal image by taking inches upon inches off of her thighs, covering up her rolls, and enhancing her butt and bust. Not only did these transformations occur, other alterations such as change in skin tone, skin complexion, and even hair color took place.
The original plus size model was gorgeous as she was. By changing basically every aspect of her body, they were able to make her fit the ideal look for women nowadays. This video shows that it is nearly impossible to meet the beauty standards society has set. I believe more people need to become aware of how much transformation actually takes places in order to "make" a model. If more individuals are aware of this, people will eventually begin to realize that our standards are unrealistic, which could essentially prevent women from developing low self esteem and eating disorders in the long run. Any thoughts?
-Carter
I was always interested in Photoshop and photography as I was growing up. I was aware that the photos seen in magazines and other media were always altered to some level in order for the photo to fit the "beauty myth", but I was not aware of the extend some graphics artists went to in order to do so. After learning more about the beauty myth and watching the Dove commercial in class, I was interested in learning more. I found this short video clip online that takes a plus size model and transforms her to fit the ideal image by taking inches upon inches off of her thighs, covering up her rolls, and enhancing her butt and bust. Not only did these transformations occur, other alterations such as change in skin tone, skin complexion, and even hair color took place.
The original plus size model was gorgeous as she was. By changing basically every aspect of her body, they were able to make her fit the ideal look for women nowadays. This video shows that it is nearly impossible to meet the beauty standards society has set. I believe more people need to become aware of how much transformation actually takes places in order to "make" a model. If more individuals are aware of this, people will eventually begin to realize that our standards are unrealistic, which could essentially prevent women from developing low self esteem and eating disorders in the long run. Any thoughts?
-Carter
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Domestic violence and the myths associated with it
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/2012/11/15/it-looks-like-hope-solo-and-jerramy-stevens-indeed-got-married/
I happened to come across this article about domestic violence just as we were discussing the topic in class. Current U.S. Women's Soccer goalkeeper, Hope Solo, was said to have been abused by her fiance, former Seahawks tightend Jerramy Stevens. She was said to have a laceration on her elbow, but after speaking with the couple, Stevens denied knowing of anything happening that night and Solo did not admit to any type of abuse. In domestic violence cases, most times an arrest must occur, therefore Stevens was arrest for fourth-degree assault.
Many myths are associated with domestic violence, some of which are supported in this situation, and some which are disagreed with. The media has been focusing on the myth that women are too weak to leave the relationship once abuse occurs. In this instance, Solo went on to marry Stevens shortly after. Another myth that is somewhat supported in this instance is that the woman is silent. In this case, Solo was said to shout to her brother, who was speaking with police "Dont say anything to them, Marcus!" whereas Stevens denies remembering anything that happened that night, although he was found "asleep" on the floor next to the bed with blood stains on his shirt. On the other hand, a very common myth that violence only occurs with individuals who are poor, uneducated, or a minority is very plainly not supported. It is safe to say Solo and Stevens, both being elite athletes, do not fit into any of those categories.
I myself, as I am sure many others are saddened to read this article, as I would be reading or discussing any domestic violence case. I am not sure what exactly to think of the situation without knowing exactly what happened, but I do have enough information to disagree with the way media is handling the situation. Instead of focusing on what the victim did not do, I feel like it is more important to focus on what needs to be done to help the couple out for their future together. Any additional thoughts or comments?
-Carter
I happened to come across this article about domestic violence just as we were discussing the topic in class. Current U.S. Women's Soccer goalkeeper, Hope Solo, was said to have been abused by her fiance, former Seahawks tightend Jerramy Stevens. She was said to have a laceration on her elbow, but after speaking with the couple, Stevens denied knowing of anything happening that night and Solo did not admit to any type of abuse. In domestic violence cases, most times an arrest must occur, therefore Stevens was arrest for fourth-degree assault.
Many myths are associated with domestic violence, some of which are supported in this situation, and some which are disagreed with. The media has been focusing on the myth that women are too weak to leave the relationship once abuse occurs. In this instance, Solo went on to marry Stevens shortly after. Another myth that is somewhat supported in this instance is that the woman is silent. In this case, Solo was said to shout to her brother, who was speaking with police "Dont say anything to them, Marcus!" whereas Stevens denies remembering anything that happened that night, although he was found "asleep" on the floor next to the bed with blood stains on his shirt. On the other hand, a very common myth that violence only occurs with individuals who are poor, uneducated, or a minority is very plainly not supported. It is safe to say Solo and Stevens, both being elite athletes, do not fit into any of those categories.
I myself, as I am sure many others are saddened to read this article, as I would be reading or discussing any domestic violence case. I am not sure what exactly to think of the situation without knowing exactly what happened, but I do have enough information to disagree with the way media is handling the situation. Instead of focusing on what the victim did not do, I feel like it is more important to focus on what needs to be done to help the couple out for their future together. Any additional thoughts or comments?
-Carter
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The "So Called" Beauty Ideal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHh2cpLGzIA&feature=related
I know this video is a little lengthy but I promise it is worth watching. This youtube video shows the sad truth that the "so called" beauty ideal painted throughout the media affects our society. It amazes me to see how people can judge the beauty of a person through a false ideal that is unattainable. This youtube video shows the lengths that these aspiring models with go to in order to make the so called idea weight to pursue their dreams in modeling. It is a sad to see how two model scouts can judge women and men by their weight and heights and distinguish if they are worthy enough to be considered the beauty ideal. What is an either sadder fact is that the mothers of these girls play into it. Scroll to 4:05 in the video and listen to what the mother of the aspiring model has to say about her getting to her dream. Its a sad reality of what happens today in our society. And that a 24 inch waist is said to not make the cut in modeling. How can this not affect the psychological processes of women in a harmful and unhealthy way. How can the scout say what they try to promote is a healthy way of slimming down when the size that they want these models to be at is in fact not healthy? It is also sad to hear the models saying that they want to eat. Does not eating make a girl more beautiful? I hope this video creates both awarness and understanding that this falsified beauty ideal is not actually a beauty ideal and not a way of happiness. It is important to realize that every women and men are beautiful in their own way and it does not take unhealthy starvation to become beautiful!
By: Angela DiCampli
I know this video is a little lengthy but I promise it is worth watching. This youtube video shows the sad truth that the "so called" beauty ideal painted throughout the media affects our society. It amazes me to see how people can judge the beauty of a person through a false ideal that is unattainable. This youtube video shows the lengths that these aspiring models with go to in order to make the so called idea weight to pursue their dreams in modeling. It is a sad to see how two model scouts can judge women and men by their weight and heights and distinguish if they are worthy enough to be considered the beauty ideal. What is an either sadder fact is that the mothers of these girls play into it. Scroll to 4:05 in the video and listen to what the mother of the aspiring model has to say about her getting to her dream. Its a sad reality of what happens today in our society. And that a 24 inch waist is said to not make the cut in modeling. How can this not affect the psychological processes of women in a harmful and unhealthy way. How can the scout say what they try to promote is a healthy way of slimming down when the size that they want these models to be at is in fact not healthy? It is also sad to hear the models saying that they want to eat. Does not eating make a girl more beautiful? I hope this video creates both awarness and understanding that this falsified beauty ideal is not actually a beauty ideal and not a way of happiness. It is important to realize that every women and men are beautiful in their own way and it does not take unhealthy starvation to become beautiful!
By: Angela DiCampli
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