Daily Archives: April 13, 2011

So, I have this friend from high school, he shall be henceforth referred to as Guido because that’s what we called him in high school. There was no reason for this nickname, so don’t ask. Anyway, Guido wrote a book, … Continue reading →

            This whole discussion on differences really got me thinking about my life. We discussed that these labels are socially constructed, or that we call people these terms because of the society it was born out of. Well, back to … Continue reading →

Since this is the last post I’d like to discuss my thoughts on, well, posts. I think we’re moving into this era, where feedback is becoming more instantaneous and more available. In order to get the same kind of attention … Continue reading →

A recent interview I read for my research project brought up an interesting question for me. This interview, conducted by Larry McCaffery and Sinda Gregory, is directed towards Mark Z. Danielewski, the author of “House of Leaves.” Danielewski, in response … Continue reading →

On page 202 in Theory Toolbox, the comparison made between societies “produc[ing] subjects like assembly lines produce cars” made me think of a lot of immigration issues our world is experiencing today. Though this seems a little far-fetched, it directly … Continue reading →

As a species we have an inherent need to categorize every little facet of our lives, and I have read a few articles explaining that this is an evolutionary tactic developed long ago to help us survive. It makes sense, … Continue reading →

Mr. Murfin, oh most cherished author of the delightful essay in our Wife of Bath text. . . First, I would like to say, you give far too much credit to Sigmund Freud. More credit, even, than most psychologists would … Continue reading →

I must say, I (like many other students, perhaps) always dreaded the process of research. No me gusta. I considered it not only irksome and frustrating but downright pointless to read anything other that something that pertained exactly to what … Continue reading →

Today’s discussion about the word “homosexual” reminded me of a word used by those extremely aware of their sexual orientation. That silly word is “pan-sexual”, which basically means a person who is sexually interested in other people regardless of gender, … Continue reading →