The MS. Magazine article "Say It, Spray It" by J. Harris addresses Colombia's problem with discrimination against woman. He focuses singularly on how woman are using grafitti to have their voice heard. A young woman depicts her emotions by graffiting in Bogota. Bogota is currently a center for street art. Many influential graffitis are shown here, and Bogota has now become a movement for international graffiti artists to explore.

This article is so important not only because of this movement, but because of the participation woman have in it. Many woman use this as a way to express emotions that they are not allowed to express in regular society. Colombia has an extremely high violence rate. In the article Puro Amor says, "You grow up as a Colombian afraid to be on the streets. The fear is greater for Colombian women, given the risk of sexual assault".

Woman in Colombia fear their lives every day, but because they literally have no other way to be heard, they push against the stereotype in hopes of something greater. By voicing their opinions with graffiti, people do not have a choice but so see what they have written. Bogota is flourishing with artists and has recieved international attention. Women are spreading their words through art, and it has become successful.

Shown above is a mural done in the city Bogota, Colombia.

Many artwork pieces are just as in depth and fascinating.

Throughout this semester, I have gained much knowledge of women around the world. The world operates as a web and everyone  intertwines. Even though we may not be directly effected by some women in the world, we all stand as one image. Woman are strong, and we have the power and encouragement from each other, which keeps us motived.  The information I have learned will surely help me in future endeavers.

 

 

 

 

We Are All Cyborgs Now

This video demonstrated how technology is helping humans advance. By being intellectual beings we have adapted to technology, as well as advanced it. At any time we can connect with one another, and connect with multiples, at a single time. Because of technology we have are able to branch out and have instant gratification. 

The idea of human vs. technology, actual, is not an opposing situation; they go hand in hand. The physical aspect is portrayed through online information where humans can depict themselves. The mental aspect is that the technology works faster than our brains can function. Technology can speak to multiple people at once, which makes it easier for us as humans to adapt and grow.

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Donald Sadoway: The Missing Link To Renewable Energy

In this brilliant video, MIT Professor Donald Sadoway shows his, along with his teams, newest invention: A battery that meets supply & demand of every day Americans, a battery that has long energy hours, one that is extremely affordable as well as renewable. By creating this, he has made a milestone in fundamentals for the future concerning environmental friendly, and sustainable products. With the environment's safety declining we will need more people like Donald Sadoway to create inventions like this, in the very near future if not now.

This is an extremely important video because renewable energy is something the world will shortly only be-able to depend on. 

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Steve Jobs : How To Live Before You Die

In this speech done by Steve Jobs at the 2005 commencement of Stanford University he points out the fundamentals of living. He speaks wise words to give the upcoming generation hope through his own personal stories and beliefs. He spoke of troubles and how he over came them, and to also never lose faith. 

Jobs was not a college graduate, his family was not rich, and he even got kicked out of the business he started. But he never gave up, and he always continued on with what he loved. By following his heart it led him to his own success and fame, as well as strength and joy.

The way to live before you die, is to do exactly what you love to do for as many seconds of each day as you can. If today was your last day living, would you be doing what you are right now ?

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MS. 40 ANNIVERSARY : The Time of Our Lives.

In this special addition Ms. Magazine opens up to the readers and lets them have a chance to voice what Ms. really means to them. To many women it meant strength. By reading Ms. other women felt that they were no longer alone, And we are not alone.  We all stand together.

Ms. published many letters from women all different geographical locations, different views, goals, life styles, cultures etc. But they all had one thing in common. Ms. Magazine did something for them. It got into their heads and hearts and showed them that it is okay to have a voice. All women should be heard. By this article putting in letters from the reader is makes us women connected to this wonderful piece of literature. 

Besides the stories is the time-line illustrated below. It shows how women have developed since Ms. has started, what some women have faced in the honor of us as a whole, and how we are still going strong. This is such a beautiful way to honor such a special magazine for women everywhere. 

If it was not for my woman studies teacher - I would have not known about this amazing magazine. But now I do, and I will be renewing my subscription next semester. 

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For Better and for Worse - by Audrey Bilger.

In this article is described the current problems the country  faces with same sex marriages. Organizations such as the federal anti same-sex marriage Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are making is difficult to pass laws. In this article are two woman who want to get married in the state of California but cannot because of Proposition 8. Proposition 8 declares it illegal for same sex marriage in the state of California. Both plaintiffs Kris Perry and Sandy Stier continuously try to fight this off. As stated in the article: "I'm not trying to get gay married, I'm just trying to get married". 

This bring up the question of does it matter? There is no such thing as gay marriage. A marriage is a bond between one another, same sex or not. Supporters and haters will continue around the world with the debate over same-sex marriage. But as Stier says - "Even though it's taken so long, and we haven't gotten married yet, were winning." This is true. All of the fighting does bring up some positive whether a law gets changed, made, removed or not. By having the power to speak out and educate others about same-sex marriage, the more support it creates. It may be illegal in some states for same-sex marriage, but it is never illegal to voice your opinion about it. And it certainly isn't illegal to keep on trying.

Good luck to these two women, and keep on fighting.

It's A Woman's World.