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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Course Reflections
1) What was the one assignment that was fun to do and why? what did you learn from this assignment?
I found the class debates and class acting fun. Even though I am not so good at acting it was interesting. Time seems to fly by quicker. I also learned that although some people might not like class debates you gotta do them because your grade depends on them even if it is extra credit. Every point counts! Another thing I gained some insight was on how men and boys think towards themselves and other females.
2) What was the one assignment that you did not care for? why?
Actually, I enjoyed all the class assignments, from the photo discription to the group reserch paper#2.
3) Do you think, overall, Blogger was a useful tool for this class? In what ways?
Blogger was very usefull it saved me and my friend lots of paper. It also allowed me to communicate with my classmates.
4) Describe one kind of assignment or task that we did NOT do that you either did on your own OR an assignment you would have liked to have done, or a TYPE of assignment you would have liked to have done more of?
Class debates! I love them.
I found the class debates and class acting fun. Even though I am not so good at acting it was interesting. Time seems to fly by quicker. I also learned that although some people might not like class debates you gotta do them because your grade depends on them even if it is extra credit. Every point counts! Another thing I gained some insight was on how men and boys think towards themselves and other females.
2) What was the one assignment that you did not care for? why?
Actually, I enjoyed all the class assignments, from the photo discription to the group reserch paper#2.
3) Do you think, overall, Blogger was a useful tool for this class? In what ways?
Blogger was very usefull it saved me and my friend lots of paper. It also allowed me to communicate with my classmates.
4) Describe one kind of assignment or task that we did NOT do that you either did on your own OR an assignment you would have liked to have done, or a TYPE of assignment you would have liked to have done more of?
Class debates! I love them.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Blog Post # 12 :Connection between bromantic comedy and Grazian’s article
In the Hangover, Stu, Phil, Doug and Alan; within this tight friendship/bromance relationship, everybody's opinion within the group matters and they build each others' confidence. Their behavior toward one another is immature however, they are very honest to each other. What they have to say toward one other is taken into account and influences or discourages certain behaviors or dress codes. This goes to say that males depend on other males approval. For example, in the movie, the scene where the gang picks up Stu, they yell over, "Paging doctor Faggot" or when Phil and Doug make fun of Alan's man purse (satchel). All of which, is saying to the other person that they should be more masculine and 'man up.' The movie puts a huge emphasis on male friendship and relationship between other males more highly as appose to that of a male and female relationship. Just look at their over all trip in general, "Whatever happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas" motto. Their wives and girlfriends had no idea what had happen all that time during the trip. The females would never be able to break the bromance bond.
Having read the article “The Girl Hunt: Urban Nightlife and the Performance of Masculinity as a Collective Activity” by David Gazian and having watched the movie "The Hangover" by director Tod Phillips, one can begin to grasp certain similarities and stereotypes between the two regarding the topic of male bonding otherwise known as bromances. A similar idea expressed in both the article as well as the movie is the fact that men are needed in groups to express their masculinity by following the 'guy code' as well as depending on other male approval. For such cases, in the movie, Phil never told Doug's wife that their marriage was jeopardized because Doug was missing and as a result of getting drunk, it brought the group much closer than they were before. Gazian stated, “Finally, once the locus of action moves to a more public venue such as a bar or nightclub, the much anticipated “girl hunt” itself proceeds as strategic display of masculinity best performed with a suitable game partner” (328). This in itself explains that men are needed in groups as well as their bromance relationship. Their bond is so tight and they work together to help each other out, whether in bars/clubs to pick up women or even helping each other in fights and whatnot. Such a case in the movie, everybody set aside their differences and their main goal was to find Doug.
Having read the article “The Girl Hunt: Urban Nightlife and the Performance of Masculinity as a Collective Activity” by David Gazian and having watched the movie "The Hangover" by director Tod Phillips, one can begin to grasp certain similarities and stereotypes between the two regarding the topic of male bonding otherwise known as bromances. A similar idea expressed in both the article as well as the movie is the fact that men are needed in groups to express their masculinity by following the 'guy code' as well as depending on other male approval. For such cases, in the movie, Phil never told Doug's wife that their marriage was jeopardized because Doug was missing and as a result of getting drunk, it brought the group much closer than they were before. Gazian stated, “Finally, once the locus of action moves to a more public venue such as a bar or nightclub, the much anticipated “girl hunt” itself proceeds as strategic display of masculinity best performed with a suitable game partner” (328). This in itself explains that men are needed in groups as well as their bromance relationship. Their bond is so tight and they work together to help each other out, whether in bars/clubs to pick up women or even helping each other in fights and whatnot. Such a case in the movie, everybody set aside their differences and their main goal was to find Doug.
Works Cited
Grazian, David. "The Girl Hunt: Urban Nightlife and the Performance of Masculinity as a Collective Activity". Men's Lives. 8th ed. Ed. Michael S. Kimmel and Michael A. Messner. NewYork:Allyn & Bacon, 2010. 320-337.Print.
The Hangover. Dir. Todd Phillips. Perf. Bradley Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and Justin Bartha Warner Bros, 2009. DVD
Monday, May 30, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Group Work: Part III of Research Paper #2: First Draft and Peer Review
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3tQOk5xQ-C1ZEuL3FlxoD2CZOTfUD4WlAg4WRURoqs/edit?hl=en_US#
Friday, May 20, 2011
Blog Post #11 Grazians reading
Today, my best friend Claudia described to me, her weekend. She told me how she went alone to the bar since her date had bailed on her. She had also had a couple of drinks because she was so nervous. Hence, describes why she was dancing alone that night at the bar. Until a guy approached her and asked her to dance. Something that had never happened to her before, not even since prom.
Claudia: Oh Em Gee! That night was amazing. I was like dancing alone minding my own business and then comes this hunk. Tall, dark, and handsome just the way I like them and asks ME! to dance with HIM!. ME! can you believe it? I think I'm in love. Nobody has ever asked me out to dance EVER! And after the club he drove me in his 2011 Beammer and took me to his place because he said I had had to much to drink. He even worried about me...gosh!
Betty: Uh...Claudia are you sure he wasn't just trying to take you home and take advantage of you? Most men do that you know? They go to the bar or club accompanied by a friend. Then they check out the premises pick a target and ATTACK! like wild beasts.
Claudia: Oh Nooo hes not like that. We danced so slow together and whispered sweet little nothings in my ear. Then when we were at his house he made me a sandwich and tucked me in bed and we spooned the whole night.
Betty: Well girl I hope things work out with you and him just watch out. I really care about you. I dont want you to get hurt again.
Claudia: Thanks I think hes the one though.
Claudia: Oh Em Gee! That night was amazing. I was like dancing alone minding my own business and then comes this hunk. Tall, dark, and handsome just the way I like them and asks ME! to dance with HIM!. ME! can you believe it? I think I'm in love. Nobody has ever asked me out to dance EVER! And after the club he drove me in his 2011 Beammer and took me to his place because he said I had had to much to drink. He even worried about me...gosh!
Betty: Uh...Claudia are you sure he wasn't just trying to take you home and take advantage of you? Most men do that you know? They go to the bar or club accompanied by a friend. Then they check out the premises pick a target and ATTACK! like wild beasts.
Claudia: Oh Nooo hes not like that. We danced so slow together and whispered sweet little nothings in my ear. Then when we were at his house he made me a sandwich and tucked me in bed and we spooned the whole night.
Betty: Well girl I hope things work out with you and him just watch out. I really care about you. I dont want you to get hurt again.
Claudia: Thanks I think hes the one though.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Group Work: Revised Preliminary Thesis and Annotated Bibliography
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3tQOk5xQ-C1ZEuL3FlxoD2CZOTfUD4WlAg4WRURoqs/edit?hl=en#
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