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EXTRA CREDIT. In a short paragraph, and drawing upon her classic article, please explain what Carol Hanisch means when she says the “personal is political”? 

The significance of women’s “rap” groups in the 1960s and 1970s was __________.

The debate over how teachers handle “Warrior Narratives” among young school children __________.

According to course materials, which of the statements below concerning the Laumann (2006) study is true?

Adrienne Rich’s “lesbian continuum” ___________.

Part of the politics of sexuality in the 1970s included a shift in ideology which was fueled by feminists like Anne Koedt. Koedt argued that a “mature orgasm” was really one focused on clitoral stimulation, while an “immature orgasm” was focused on vaginal penetration. For feminists like Koedt, the point was to re-focus men’s sexual energy on helping women attain a “mature orgasm.”

The presence of characters like “Bigger Thomas” in Richard Wright’s Native Son, as well as Jezebels and Aunt Jemimas in American culture, illustrate how gender, sexuality, and race intersect fostering a racialized sexual double-standard in society.

In K-12, when asked for help, teachers more often assist girls with elaborate instructions while making sure the student actually does the work, whereas with boys, teachers often assist by doing the work for the student.

Take a moment to reflect on the semester and discuss what you have learned and accomplished this semester in BCOM 300. What were your key take-aways? (Be sure to elaborate! This question is worth 5 points.)

Based on our BCOM 300 course, give two examples of when you (or your organization) might choose Excel instead of Google Sheets. Cite your source(s) (e.g. textbook, online source discussed in class).