Gender Studies Blog Post #2
Chosen Prompt: Write about anything from Weeks 6-10 of Gender Studies (including the readings by Kobabe, Lester, and Plett; Disclosure or Paris Is Burning; the student-led discussions; or the Gender and Healthcare readings/presentations) that has struck you as especially interesting. What struck you? Expand on this idea. Out of all our recent classroom activities, Paris is Burning has undoubtedly stuck with me the most. I think the little uplifting moments and quotes scattered throughout the documentary were a big contributor in keeping me engaged. In particular, the quotes “At the ball, whatever you want to be, you be” and “There’s something here for everybody, it’s what keeps them coming.” really sold me on just how special and magical these balls were. Getting to see all sorts of struggling people going to these balls knowing that they could be themselves and let loose for a few hours was oddly inspiring and entertaining. Watching some of the contestants walk in with a happy a...