I finally have time to resume my hobby as a photographer. I am having to relearn some things along the way! Here are some pictures I took this afternoon of the flowers a good friend sent a week ago to celebrate my dissertation defense. Look how great they look after having them a week! The CanonContinue reading “Flowers and Photography with the Canon EOS Rebel T5 EF-S”
Monthly Archives: November 2016
If you’re an advocate, know what to expect:
The kind of hate mail that can come when you point out any kind of oppression can be really depressing: Andrew, I see we have another ignorant, unpatriotic liberal in our midst. Take your liberal ideas, obama’s and live in Iran. We don’t need your kind in America. You tramp on our flag andContinue reading “If you’re an advocate, know what to expect:”
It’s time to abolish the use of “American” when we mean “United Statesian.” – Hidden Power of Words Series, #26
I’m always kind of frustrated when I hear people refer to the United States as “America” or to its residents as “Americans.” Since 2009, I have been saying that people in the U.S. are best thought of as United Statesians. As I see it, “America” most accurately refers to over sixteen million square miles in North andContinue reading “It’s time to abolish the use of “American” when we mean “United Statesian.” – Hidden Power of Words Series, #26″
Books, China, Exams, Gender, Stereotype Threat, and More – Things On My Mind, Series #5
Before going to bed this evening, I wanted to make a quick blog about a number of different things on my mind. I have read so many books the past few months that I can’t keep track of all of them! (I’ve started reading books on my iPad through the Kindle App and love it!) AContinue reading “Books, China, Exams, Gender, Stereotype Threat, and More – Things On My Mind, Series #5”
I’m a doctor now.
Just a quick blog tonight to let all of the wonderful people who follow my blog that I am now “Dr. Andrew Joseph Pegoda”!!! At 1 pm this afternoon, I defended my 400-page dissertation/book! Being done is the strangest feeling! All total, graduate school took eight years, and the dissertation took three years. I’m excitedContinue reading “I’m a doctor now.”
Sex and Race, the White House, and the New First Lady Problem
Since the start of Michelle Obama’s term as First Lady, the United States has had a “First Lady crisis” because of its historical emphasize on Whiteness, Masculinity and Femininity, and Patriarchy. To be clear: people don’t vote on the President and Vice President alone but also the First Lady and Second Lady. The Office of the FirstContinue reading “Sex and Race, the White House, and the New First Lady Problem”
“Father Says” Got Trump Elected
Religions and their theologies do great harm, especially as relates to patriarchy for purposes here. For many girls and women, it is deeply imbedded in their psyche that following the direction of their father or husband (and pastor – see Why Does God Need a Penis? by Dr. Miguel De La Torre, an excellent professorContinue reading ““Father Says” Got Trump Elected”
Serving the Nation and Everyday Microaggressions
On the way to lunch today I heard part of an NPR report where the broadcaster gave thanks to those who “were brave enough to serve.” This struck me and deserves some comments since he chose to not simply say “who served.” This comment was obviously made on Veterans Day but this comment is repeated in some wayContinue reading “Serving the Nation and Everyday Microaggressions”
Dr. Andrew Joseph Pegoda 