Author: Ashlyn Davis

I did a blackout book. The book that I used is specific to criminal constitutional law for the state of Texas. I use this book because one it was old and just lying around and I don’t like to ruin like actual books too. I use this book because I think that there is a… Continue reading Unit 4 multi-model arg

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series can be analyzed through Lee Edelman’s No Future—specifically his critique of reproductive futurism and the concept of the death drive. Edelman disrupts societal norms that center “The Child” as a symbol of hope and continuity, which lead to marginalizing identities that resist “The Child”. Basically, Harry’s role as “The Chosen… Continue reading “The Boy who lived”, but for what?

Khoshneviss, H. (2019). The inferior white: Politics and practices of racialization of people from the Middle East in the US. Ethnicities, 19(1), 117-135. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468796818798481 This article explores the racialization of Middle Eastern people in the U.S. as “white” and the contradictions that come with that racialization. The article discusses the forced assimilation into whiteness that… Continue reading Prelim 8

W.E.B. DuBois’s theory of double consciousness is the mental conflict among the marginalized bodies, stemming from a need and desire on the part of that group to find its place in a greater society that defines it through the dominant, systematic, culture. Although DuBois’s theory was born into the context of race, particularly in the… Continue reading Doubling with Gender

 SimCom is basically when you try to talk and sign at the same time. Most people think its a great version of doubling in language just they couldn’t be further from the truth. SimCom is like, “let me speak English while doing ASL (American Sign Language),” like multitasking but with languages. Sounds cool, right? But…… Continue reading Lame Party Tricks: simultaneous communication with spoken language and ASL

Armed with shotguns, rifles, and handguns, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold got to Columbine High on the morning of April 20, 1999, and planted 2 bombs in the school cafeteria. The bombs never went off, but then the boys began a shooting spree. In less than 30 minutes, the attack was over as both Harris… Continue reading 04/20/1999

***disclaimer: please refrain from self-diagnoses for any and all mental disorders listed below as they are harder to diagnose, and diagnoses should be left up to psychological professionals. In addition, this blog post will contain mentions of self-harm and/or graphic descriptions of mental health*** CPTSD sucks. CPTSD stands for complex post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s inherently… Continue reading This isn’t real: navigating DP/DR

Growing up in a Syrian household, I spent my childhood learn about the beautiful levant. The way my grandmother spoke about Syria was free from anguish and turmoil. Whether she was deflecting from the harsh realities of the unrest and civil war or whether she just decided that I was too young to know, she… Continue reading A Divided Falesteen

Godlike figures lead lives that our more similar to ours than we realize. The story of Medusa is a complex but vital one to tell. The Story of Medusa Firstly, Medusa was originally one of the three Gorgon sisters, daughters of Phorcys and Ceto. Unlike her sisters, who were monstrous from birth, Medusa was a… Continue reading From Victim to Vengeance: The Doubling of Medusa

Narcissism in men is often expressed in a way that drastically impacts a man’s relationship-either as a father or as a romantic partner. The typical narcissistic male would feel self-importance inflated, an inability to empathize, and the need for admiration constantly. These characteristics make them controlling, manipulative, and emotionally neglecting, especially in intimate and family settings. As a parent, the narcissistic male views his children more as part of himself rather than as independent individuals with a different set of needs and feelings. Often, perfection is demanded from children, which is usually a projection from an unrealistically high sense of perfection expected of the self. If that child does not meet those standards, the reaction from the narcissistic parent could be criticism, belittling, or punishment. The result is a strained relationship in which the child is pushed to perform one endless series of tasks after another, yet the children’s emotional needs for parental endorsement and affection are never reached. The narcissistic father can also… Continue reading Narcissists behind the curtain