Tuesday, September 16, 2008

First and Second Meetings

Hey everyone. Sorry I didn't post about the first meeting sooner.

I wanted to thank everyone who showed interest in our NOW-NYU group!

Last week we did did the standard introductions and had everyone draw what "Feminism" means to them. We got a great range of pictures and interpretations and had a good discussion about all different facets of feminism and what it means to be a feminist. Even if not everyone is an artist, the meaning behind those drawings displayed more than mere talent could.

Also, we made beautiful collage of both our images of feminism and cut out images from popular magazines. It was amazing to me how our positive images seemed to get shrouded in the negativity of popular culture and the media. We had a good discussion about the images and how we viewed them ourselves. Don't fret! I think that it was a good exercise to show that not only is NOW-NYU a place for you to vent your frustrations regarding the media and the sexist stereotypes that often co-exist with media images but a place for you to act upon those feelings and anger. It was great to have all different kinds of people with so many different opinions. That's what makes NOW-NYU such a great club to be in. It feels like a family, a release, a safe-haven.

On another note, I wanted to let everyone know that this week's meeting is for brainstorming ideas and possibilities for this coming year! Bring ideas! Bring events! Bring info from other clubs! We're open to all sorts of ideas and want to include all our members in the process of being a community and having presence on the NYU campus. We will also be having a discussion on the current election and how each person's beliefs and lives will be affected by the presidential candidates.

Come one! Come all!

Thanks for coming and I hope to see you again this week,
Sarah B.

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