Conversation today in my Introduction to Women’s Studies class ended up going to the topic of Houston being one of the number one places in the United States for sex trafficking, which I knew about. What I did not know… Read More ›
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Notes on: What is Religion?
Often, people don’t recognize how multifaceted the answers are to “what is religion?,” “what are the sources of theologies,” “what are the components of theologies?” Talking about Christianity, the Bible is often seen as the theological source. By recognizing how the… Read More ›
Fall 2018 Class Pictures!
Had such a wonderful semester, one full of great conversations and learning! Taught six classes: Introduction to Queer Studies (three sections); Introduction to Women’s Studies; Religions and the United States; and First Year Writing I–Identity, Meaning, & Film. And the… Read More ›
“Implications” and the Rhetorical Framing of Critiques – Hidden Power of Words Series, #30
Suggestions that something is classist, racist, or sexist, for example, are often met with dismissively hostile words. People say, “you’re thinking too hard,” “you’re looking to cause trouble,” “you can find [fill in the blank] anywhere if you look hard… Read More ›
Summer 2018 Class Pictures!
This summer has been so much fun and so, so very busy. I ended up teaching three classes that I had never taught before. I had some of the best classes and students I’ve ever had. Teaching (and the accompanying… Read More ›
