Comments for SJSU Women's Studies

Comment on The Cheapest Womb: India’s Surrogate Mothers by adriana

adriana — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:39 +0000

i cannot believe it! this is just plain wrong!

Comment on The Cheapest Womb: India’s Surrogate Mothers by Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:07:33 +0000

What forces are in place to protect women from becoming for profit “breeders” of workers for businesses and other persons interested in workers de-linked from families or their culture of orientation? As a group of humans de-linked from kingroups, these children may be more easily exploited for a lifetime, as was the case during the American plantation slavery era. Given the vulnerability of the masses of poor families (and women) in India, who will protect the interests of the women?
Another issue–Why should forced separation from one’s family structure be a requirement of a surrogate mother? This seems like a remnant of old migratory labor patterns similar to those practiced under apartheid South Africa. Mining companies would hold mine workers hostage during a certain period, housing them in hostels, allowing them to leave the work area once every 6 or 9 months to visit their home country and marital partners. These policies can be damaging to families, even though they provide income. I certainly would like to read the issues debated in this upcoming session of the Indian Parliament. Please keep tracking this issue.

Comment on The danger of a single story by Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:40:28 +0000

This video is an excellent way of introducing students to the power of stereotypes. I look forward to using it Fall semester in one of my courses. Dr. Ruth Wilson

Comment on SAVE THE DATE: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes San Jose 2010 – 4/21 4pm by Shelly Minier

Shelly Minier — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:49:10 +0000

I would like to participate if this is still open to sign up.? My mom will also be joining me as well as my daughter who would be in stroller..I do hope this is okay..i really want to take part!
408 318-3318
Thanks so much
Shelly

Comment on The Forbidden Book: The Philippine-American War in Political Cartoons by arnel s cruz

arnel s cruz — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:10:54 +0000

i would like to have a copy of the book… please tell me where could i get one.

Comment on bell hooks radio interview Thursday noon, “Teaching Critical Thinking” by Women are powerful

Women are powerful — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:53:58 +0000

Great interview. Be sure to follow bell hooks on twitter. http://twitter.com/bellhooks

Comment on A different time, S.F. 1905 by Rick

Rick — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:22:40 +0000

Would love to see someone sho0t an update from the present day.

Comment on WOMS Student Featured in SpartanDaily by Dr. Tanya Bakhru

Dr. Tanya Bakhru — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:31:21 +0000

I am so thrilled to see such a great article featured in the Spartan Daily. And my full support goes out to Ari for being so courageous to share herself with the greater public.

Comment on Privatization Is The Issue by shahin

shahin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:17:56 +0000

Thanks Wendy for your comment. We have been organized for sometime and plenty. We can list you as one of our links to access it for teaching and class material.

Comment on Privatization Is The Issue by Wendy from SJSU

Wendy from SJSU — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:32:20 +0000

Nice to see that you’re organized enought a blog. Found it through the link from George Lakoff’s article on KeepCaliforniaPromise.org
In sisterhood,
Wendy