ETHN 3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Eurocentrism, Bell Hooks, The Watermelon Woman
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The work that left me with the strongest impression was that of intoxication as feminist. Pleasure because of how close to home it felt. It reminded me of childhood weekends spent listening to my mother sing while cleaning, pouring her heart out in song. Even though i was constantly exposed to her singing and her musical tastes, i never really considered what she was singing about. Reading garcia"s piece, i formed a different perspective of jenni rivera, one that went beyond her musical ability. Rivera was an empowered woman who continually challenged gender hierarchies, and who offered a cultural space for women to take ownership of their lives. I became impressed with her refusal to accept the traditional belief that men are the only ones who find pleasure in intoxication, sexual touching, and getting naked, as [author"s last name] puts it.
