Individualism is at the cornerstone of the rights revolution, transforming our notions and perceptions of marriage, family, and intimate relationships. In the video we saw today, Women and Men Unglued, commentators suggested individualism and the rights revolution have overturned traditional notions of gender (that is, masculine and feminine roles). One commentator suggested that gender was a "script" we made and may no longer need.
Discuss how people in the film (such as Borys the club promoter, the two male musicians, Christine the Chinese-Canadian lawyer, and others) are dealing with these changes in gender, which then affect their intimate relationships. Do you think marked gender differences are becoming obsolete? How do you feel about this?
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
June 21 Assignment: Rights and (In)equality
Hello everyone,
Here is the discussion topic:
The Rights Revolution has resulted in the expansion of rights in Canada and other liberal democracies since the 1960s. Yet, although we are 'legally' more equal to each other, socioeconomically there is growing inequality in Canada (see the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative's site, "Growing Gap"). Why do you think this is happening? Do you expect it to continue? Is equality something that merely exists on paper?
Looking forward to hearing your comments,
Professor Deckha
Here is the discussion topic:
The Rights Revolution has resulted in the expansion of rights in Canada and other liberal democracies since the 1960s. Yet, although we are 'legally' more equal to each other, socioeconomically there is growing inequality in Canada (see the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative's site, "Growing Gap"). Why do you think this is happening? Do you expect it to continue? Is equality something that merely exists on paper?
Looking forward to hearing your comments,
Professor Deckha
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
June 19 Assignment: Technology
Discuss the following before next class:
Do new technologies, such as the Internet, satellite TV, computers, etc., necessarily mean the decline or loss of existing technologies, such as oral traditions and writing?
Consider the oral traditions of the Pygmies that we heard in class. How are these new technologies likely to transform these traditions?
Do new technologies, such as the Internet, satellite TV, computers, etc., necessarily mean the decline or loss of existing technologies, such as oral traditions and writing?
Consider the oral traditions of the Pygmies that we heard in class. How are these new technologies likely to transform these traditions?
Guidelines for posts on this blog
Hello everyone in Humanities 024 LA Summer 2007 part 2 (now that's a mouthful!)
Following these simple guidelines will make posting as accessible and interesting to all of us:
1. Your posts must follow standard English in terms of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and form (i.e., sentences and paragraphs). No short forms, slang, code, etc.
2. You must display your first and last name. Anonymous posts or ones with names that are not recognizable to me will not get credit.
3. Be aware that what you post is being published on the Internet and thus accessible to everyone. Keep your postings related to the question and the course.
4. Post specific questions about readings, tests, etc. on the web CT discussion board. This blog is for responding to your assignment questions only.
Thanks,
Professor Deckha
Following these simple guidelines will make posting as accessible and interesting to all of us:
1. Your posts must follow standard English in terms of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and form (i.e., sentences and paragraphs). No short forms, slang, code, etc.
2. You must display your first and last name. Anonymous posts or ones with names that are not recognizable to me will not get credit.
3. Be aware that what you post is being published on the Internet and thus accessible to everyone. Keep your postings related to the question and the course.
4. Post specific questions about readings, tests, etc. on the web CT discussion board. This blog is for responding to your assignment questions only.
Thanks,
Professor Deckha
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
Welcome everyone
Hello everyone in HUMA024LA at Humber. This is part 2 of the Humanities course. You've already covered units 3 and 4. Now, we're going to cover units 1, 2 and 5. My name is Nitin Deckha and I'm your instructor.
Since we're going to be covering themes such as:
As I explain in alter posts, this blog will be part of your learning, sharing, and discussing. It will be a forum for you to express yourself, interact with your classmates, think through ideas, and participate in building a conversation about these themes that we're going to be covering. Hopefully, it will show how these ideas don't just live in a textbook, but in the everyday world and in the world you encounter online.
Looking forward to meeting you in class and online,
Professor Deckha
Since we're going to be covering themes such as:
- technology
- individualism and the self
- relationships
- diversity
- cultural expression
As I explain in alter posts, this blog will be part of your learning, sharing, and discussing. It will be a forum for you to express yourself, interact with your classmates, think through ideas, and participate in building a conversation about these themes that we're going to be covering. Hopefully, it will show how these ideas don't just live in a textbook, but in the everyday world and in the world you encounter online.
Looking forward to meeting you in class and online,
Professor Deckha
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