Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Trivial Struggles

Yes, my life is full of real challenges, not to be dismissed, but as I struggle with my daily existence, in which I have plenty to eat and am safe from bombs, famine, and other forms of oppression, I wonder what Third World moms would say to my blog and my rants. Get real problems? You think you got it bad? This is a dangerous place....comparing issues across borders, but I can't help but contemplate other women's experiences after going to a class today on globalization.

It was a very disjointed yet intriguing discussion. The prof outlined yesterday the various views on the free trade component of globalization. Today, he started with the concept of Web 2.0 and how we are all more connected and more of a community via the web - and what policy implications that has. He then digressed (imho) into how this affects our resumes but then wrapped it up with a global warming discussion - that we need a globalized effort to address this grave problem.

So, no, we didn't get into the issues of women - in fact, I'm guessing that this issue won't come up much at all at the K school, but as I am faced with the globalization question and discuss very worldwide political and economic issues in classes and with other students, I'm reminded of my international experience around the world in various Third World countries, as well as women in the Black Belt South. These policy discussions definitely seem quite ridiculous in light of the lack of participation they and all working class folks have in these discussions, despite the K school's "deliberative democracy" buzzwords.

Ah, back to my triviality....felt stupid asking the author of our calculus book basic math questions, including how to use my calculator (albeit scientific) today, as well as a session with Maria - I can't think on my feet very well. But I want to beat myself up even more for beating myself up in front of these two brilliant, sweet supportive women. Ah, the cycle of bourgeoise women oppression never ends....

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