a2 - bridget jones, chvrches and feminism

here's an article about whether the new bridget jones movie is a feminist work of fiction.












and here's an article by a musician from the band chvrches discussing how she has been the victim of online sexism

both articles help to illustrate THAT our discussions around FEMINISM have relevance in today's society.

a2 - dracula dance!

look at this link

why not go?

this is perfect for our study of VAMPIRE FICTIONS later in the year.

as comms - no makeup celebs

we've been talking in class about CULTURAL NORMS, one of which is wearing makeup if you're female.

here's an article from yahoo with images of celebs wearing no makeup. it's interesting to note how we are supposed to be shocked by these images.

a2 comms - technology and memory

here's a great article from the guardian about technology and how we rely on it to store our memories.

this is perfect for our studies of POSTMODERNISM and the KEY CONCEPT of TECHNOLOGY

a2 comms - 'Asian' eyes...and Hindu westernisation

here's a really interesting article from the guardian about a female television host in america who was persuaded to have plastic surgery to 'correct' her asian appearance.

and here's a shocking, disturbing  five-minute video clip taken from a documentary about how westernisation can clash with hindu culutre











both are really useful for our discussions on POSTCOLONIALISM as well as FEMINISM

 - why should the shape of your eyes matter?
- why should one race's physical attributes be valued above another's?
 - would you ever consider plastic surgery?
 - which aspects of western culture seem to clash with the hindu religious and ideological beliefs?