Intro
I am an English major with a concentration in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Although linguistics is my primary focus, I have also researched feminist topics, such as arranged marriages in the Middle East and virginity in 16th century England, and plan on addressing similar issues here. This website was created to analyze, explore, and create stories revolving around female contemporary writers and artists. Even though these novels involve motherhood and other feminine issues, one does not have to identify as a woman or mother to appreciate these stories.
Additionally, I am interested in seeing other cultural perspectives on these issues, so please feel free to leave comments on the blogs below.
Additionally, I am interested in seeing other cultural perspectives on these issues, so please feel free to leave comments on the blogs below.
Red clocksFive women, five different stories chronicling their quest for independence. The overarching question: What is a woman for? |
Boy, Snow BirdMirror, Mirror on the wall. Who is the fairest of them all? Not Snow, apparently. And not Boy either. |
The house on mango streetCisneros talks women and their independence. |
another brooklynThese are memories of another Brooklyn, where four girls grow up exploring sexuality and independence while dealing with loss.
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The IncendiariesKwon explores how loss of religion and grief over a loved one can ignite in destructive ways.
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Home fireIdentity, citizenship, and loss come together in an explosive end. Who should decide who belongs and who doesn't?
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his favoritesAt the heart of it, Walbert's novel reveals how grief and trauma can lead to another kind of trauma. But more importantly, how a system fails due to toxic masculinity.
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Heart berries
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