discussion 1
1) Without relying on the internet or any type of research, provide your own working definition of the term “feminism.” What connotations (positive/negative/neutral) does that term evoke for you? In what context(s) have you heard the term? How did lecture 13 inform your understanding of feminism?
discussion 2( choose one question only)
1) Policies can be made by government but also by nongovernmental institutions like corporations, churches, professions, charities, and schools. With this in mind, think of one policy that was created and put into effect. Describe what claims/problems led to the creation of the policy, what the policy was and what it was meant to do and any unintended consequences of the policy. Unintended consequences can be unforeseen harm or unforeseen benefits that policymakers did not take into account when putting the policy in place.
2) Thinking back to the documentary 13th by Ava DuVernay, what aspect or statistic or U.S. policy surprised you most? Explain why. What aspect or statistic or U.S. policy surprised you least? Explain why.