Affective Capital and Interracial Marriage/Family Relations: Ever since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade in June of this year, Obergefell v. Hodges and Loving v. Virginia, which protect same-sex marriage and interracial marriage, respectively, seem to have grown more vulnerable to the same fate as Roe v. Wade, especially after comments from Justice Clarence Thomas. … [Read more...] about In the News: Loving v. Virginia and Affective Capital
Photo-Essay: Madam Secretary’s Emotion Management
Elizabeth (Tea Leoni) punches President Andrada (Joel de la Fuente) after he sexually assaults her. As the chief diplomat for the United States, Elizabeth McCord must do a lot of emotional labor constantly in order to please everyone around her. Additionally, as a woman, she is expected not to express emotions such as rage that are considered unfeminine. However, as this scene … [Read more...] about Photo-Essay: Madam Secretary’s Emotion Management
The Shawl / Master and Man
The Shawl: Louise Erdrich The Shawl, by Louise Erdrich, is a fictional short story about a woman, Aanakwad who, after having two children with her husband, gives birth to another child born out of wedlock. For a while, she remained in her marriage miserable that she could not love her true love and his baby as she wanted. Eventually, her husband decides that it’s better if … [Read more...] about The Shawl / Master and Man