Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Nov 2016

11/2 Agenda http://namushistory.blogspot.com 
TURN IN LATE WORK

Winning Women’s Rights and democracy– What was life like for women before they organized to fight for their rights?
Seneca Falls Convention 1848, 1st Women’s Rights Convention in US - role play
How have women’s conditions and rights changed through history? What were the general conditions and struggles for American women?
How did the conditions and struggles differ in different social groups?
http://viola.bz/scolds-bridle-medieval-instrument-against-women-chatter/

Middle/Upper class reformers, Mill workers, Cherokee, Enslaved, New Mexican
Journal from your role’s perspective
1) What do you think about the limitations and oppression of women (be specific) in American society now (in 1848)?
2) What are other issues (be specific) that are most important to you that go beyond rights for women in general?
3) Are these other issues exacerbated because of the way American society views women? How?

Proposals- Discuss with your group and then come to an agreement and have each person write your resolutions and reasons.
What should be priorities for reform? Why? What affects you the most?
Apply both issues for women as a group and for your specific role. Leave space for amendments.
Write 8-10 resolutions and reasons those changes should be made using moral/legal/economic arguments, American ideals, etc.
MAKE SPECIFIC DEMANDS- NOT freedom and equality, but freedom to *, equality in *


http://www.bustle.com/articles/38577-women-viking-warriors-existed-confounding-sexist-scientists-everywhere     http://www.salon.com/2013/10/31/what_witches_have_to_do_with_womens_health/
Assignment Log
Portfolio self-evaluation test
Log 5.1 role journal
Log 5.2 Proposals for resolution



11/7 TURN IN LATE WORK http://namushistory.blogspot.com 
 
Women’s Rights – Seneca Falls Convention 1848, 1st Women’s Rights Convention in US - role play
Middle/Upper class reformers, Mill workers, Cherokee, Enslaved, New Mexican
Review and prioritize resolutions/proposals- What should be priorities for reform? Why? What affects you the most?
 
Share and learn from different groups’ experiences and perspectives to build alliances for a common resolution. What could other women learn from the experiences of your group? Make amendments if necessary.
1     Tell others about your experiences, proposals and reasons for them to build alliances and negotiate,
2      make amendments to resolutions,
3      present final resolutions
 
Speech-presentation: 1) explain who you are and your experiences as women 2) explain your resolutions and why those changes should be made using reasons, arguments, American ideals, etc.
 
Take notes on other groups’ experiences and top 5 resolutions during presentations
Identify common class resolutions. Why were there different priorities?
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/images/vc006195.jpg     http://faculty.uml.edu/sgallagher/SenecaFalls.htm
 
What really happened? Whose perspectives are represented?
Sojourner Truth- Ain’t I a Woman?Public speaking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsjdLL3MrKk   http://www.makers.com/blog/african-american-suffragists-history-forgot  http://herb.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/1677
 

Issues today

http://www.alternet.org/story/154721/captive_virgins,_polygamy,_sex_slaves%3A_what_marriage_would_look_like_if_we_actually_followed_the_bible
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/08/women-gender-roles-sexism-emotional-labor-feminism?CMP=fb_us

http://www.thenation.com/article/8-in-10-hotel-workers-have-been-harassed-at-work/
Assignment Log
Portfolio self-evaluation test
Log 5.1 role journal
Log 5.2 Proposals for resolution
Log 5.3 Notes on other groups


11/14 TURN IN LATE WORK

Discuss elections and aftermath 
Your safety in class, school and out in there in the world
Ground rules-
1) respectful discussion

2) listen and allow others to express views

3) ground your views/opinions with solid evidence and be precise and accurate about your claims

4) challenge ideas, but don’t attack each other personally

5) others?
1) understand protest, media coverage, different views, context and  role of protest
2) understand the social political situation, how we got here and concerns about consequences
3)  learn about what’s going on now and historical context and critically discern good info and sources from bad or fake info
4) understand what people can do in our situation

Background- watch to end of headlines http://www.democracynow.org/
Hate crimes, fascism/nazism, white nationalism, violence, intolerance, racism
Richard Spencer, not concerned about fairness, but white nationalism and domination, Trump 1st step
Heimbach white nationalist - Trump is a gateway drug to white nationalism
Lessons from Germany
Election and political consequences - not all Trump voters were motivated by xenophobia/hate
See chart view for Asian, Latino and Women votes for Trump- they rejected Clinton/Dems
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/exit-polls/?hpid=hp_hp-bignews6_graphic-exitpolls-9pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory
Protests and direct action - this is historic and young people are at the center
How can we get there more effectively and strategically
Resources for self-care and support and affinity group/buddy system for protection

Write your self-care plan to take care of yourself, deal with stress\
Buddy system to take care of yourself and other vulnerable people
Know your rights, be careful and intentional about what you say and do
Assignment Log
Portfolio self-evaluation test
Log 5.1 role journal
Log 5.2 Proposals for resolution
Log 5.3 Notes on other groups
Log 5.4 Self-care plan




There will be speakers from Muslim, Jewish, immigrant, LGBTQ, African American communities....It is Wednesday, 5:45 across from the Beaverton library at 5th and Hall in Beaverton.

There has already been a violent attack in Hillsboro and Bannon who promotes hate and white nationalism, has been handed power by Trump. https://www.facebook.com/events/315200055545208/

Women’s Rights – Seneca Falls Convention 1848, 1st Women’s Rights Convention in US
Middle/Upper class reformers, Mill workers, Cherokee, Enslaved, New Mexican
What really happened? Whose perspectives are represented? Primary Source- The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions http://ecssba.rutgers.edu/docs/seneca.html   http://faculty.uml.edu/sgallagher/SenecaFalls.htm   http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/076_vfw.html
 
Dialogue Poems example from Chile - parallel lines contrasting similarities and differences http://www.carla.umn.edu/cobaltt/lessonplans/attachments/139/poem.pdf
Write from perspectives 2 voices- upper/middle class and your role (or most familiar role), show similarities/differences
Be consistent 1st Upper class and 2nd voice. Indent 2nd voice. Use details and examples to show and not just tell.
Address ideas about “a woman’s place in society,” living conditions and daily family life, hopes, fears, protest, resolutions, etc. Use ideas from the Declaration of Sentiments, your roles and 5.1 and 5.2   Be prepared to share
I am a woman (upper class)
            I am a woman (mill worker, etc.) or Ain’t I a woman (enslaved)
 
Assignment Log
Portfolio self-evaluation test
Log 5.1 role journal
Log 5.2 Proposals for resolution
Log 5.3 Notes on other groups
Log 5.4 Self-care plan
Log 5.5 Dialogue Poem

 
11/18 Make use of tutor time and lunch
 
Women’s Rights – Is the United States a democracy and a fair society with equal rights?
How have women struggled to win their rights? How have rights of women changed through history?
 
Share dialogue poems – ground rules, feed back
 
Women’s achievements and issues today-  How much progress have women made? Compare to the late 1800s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5pM1fW6hNs&safe=active     http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-gender-pay-gap-is-real-and-heres-who-is-hit-hardest/
http://therepresentationproject.org/film/miss-representation/the-issue/   http://therepresentationproject.org/film/miss-representation/
http://www.professoryeseniaking.com/uploads/1/3/4/7/13472504/miss_representation_facts.pdf
http://bechdeltest.com/    http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/nov/03/instagram-star-essena-oneill-quits-2d-life-to-reveal-true-story-behind-images
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/11/12/what-a-creepy-bloomingdales-ad-tells-us-about-americas-understanding-of-rape/
http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/10-nasty-women-who-shaped-american-history-20161028
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsB1e-1BB4Y
Control of bodies and reproduction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3smaIc7UHEg&feature=share
http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2012/10/25/rape-and-other-gifts-from-god   http://qz.com/289449/women-of-color-are-upset-over-the-catcalling-video-but-not-why-you-think/
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/08/united-states-still-doesnt-take-paid-leave-seriously    https://www.thenation.com/article/trumps-vice-presidential-pick-might-be-even-worse-for-women-than-he-is/
 
Do self grade and turn in logs
 
Review portfolios, take your timelines home, but keep all other graded and returned work, and nothing else, in your portfolios.
Use tutor time, lunch or make appt for help or to review your work
 
Assignment Log
Log 5.1 role journal
Log 5.2 Proposals for resolution
Log 5.3 Notes on other groups
Log 5.4 Self-care plan
Log 5.5 Dialogue Poem
Log 5.6 Women today


11/22 TURN IN LATE WORK
How do people make positive change in society? Examples? What is a protest?
#StudentBlackOut #BlackLivesMatter  http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-towson-protest-20151119-story.html http://planetprinceton.com/2015/11/18/black-justice-from-buildings/
http://www.democracynow.org/2015/11/19/headlines#11199  7:30  http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/11/lewis_clark_college_students_p.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2MulQBSl-k
http://www.katu.com/news/local/Demonstrators-disrupt-Portland-School-Board-meeting-240046071.html?tab=video&c=y   http://beautifultrouble.org/
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/38252-communities-across-the-globe-mobilize-to-support-nodapl-and-you-can-too    https://www.rt.com/usa/367592-dapl-protest-bridge-teargas/
https://www.google.com/search?q=greenpeace+bridge+portland&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1680&bih=920&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjchfLj3rzQAhUKl5QKHe9zB8gQ_AUIBygC

"Those who profess to favor freedom, yet deprecate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground… This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may be both moral and physical; but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will."    Frederick Douglass, African-American abolitionist

 
What is power? Who has it? What kinds of power are there and how are they used? See pages 10-12 http://tinyurl.com/qd34fcx
Diagram power over our schools? Hierarchies, structures, concentrations of power and authority, influence, relationships –vertical, diagonal and horizontal lines and power relations

 
What is nonviolent direct action? Why is it used? How is people power created to make change?
4 types of tactics to turn resources into power
Strategic confrontational nonviolent direct action- Campaign basics -first analyze problems, goals, target;
organize people and plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TcJ6INnd8g    http://www.toolsforchange.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/RuckusActionStratGuidedraft7.pdf
Strategy, tactics, goals and targets - How does each component of political change fit together with others and the whole?
 
 
 
Assignment Log
Log 6.1 Power
Log 6.2 Direct Action
 
11/29 TURN IN LATE WORK
 
1848- 1900 First Wave of Feminism –
How did feminists continue their struggle? Explain their challenges and divisions.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LMW7Z4uJBU  http://wagingnonviolence.org/feature/100-years-later-lessons-from-the-sufferin-suffragettes/
The language and meaning of the 14th and 15th Amendments http://herb.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/1699   http://herb.ashp.cuny.edu/items/show/1688
 
How were strategy and tactics used in the women’s rights movement?
Strategy, tactics, goals and targets - How does each component of political change fit together with others and the whole?
Discuss with your partner and analyze an example: 1900-1920 National Road to suffrage-
 
Assignment Log
Log 6.1 Power
Log 6.2 Direct Action
Log 6.3 1st Wave of Feminism

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