tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post2290857154257157053..comments2019-05-15T23:59:20.159-07:00Comments on Feminist Legal Theory: Gurls Talk Lisa R. Pruitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469550950363542801noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-63528180522767376002016-12-01T13:00:33.236-08:002016-12-01T13:00:33.236-08:00Louise, I think Gurl Talk is another great example...Louise, I think Gurl Talk is another great example of the power of discussion spaces and the power of using technology to connect. We rightfully have spent time in class this year on the power of media, good and bad. With strong social media platforms it seems like it is easier than ever to find others who share your interests or your struggles; if platforms like these save just one person from spiraling out, they have exceeded any monetary value. Another one I thought I would drop here is a subreddit, /TwoXChromosomes (https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXChromosomes/) It is a fascinating online community and even I have found posts that I could relate to. Earnest Femingwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449645655000528726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-88426097110309690182016-11-30T17:25:49.088-08:002016-11-30T17:25:49.088-08:00Thank you for this post, Louise. It makes me feel ...Thank you for this post, Louise. It makes me feel hopeful and impressed that a public person would use their fame and fan-base as a change tool. I really like the idea of submissions to the website in any form (in writing or any kind of art), although it is frustrating not getting to see them as the website is private. I guess once someone is invited to a chat group, they get broader access to the different materials and discussions. <br /><br />Gurls Talk makes me think of Lenny Letter, the feminist website and newsletter created by Lena Dunham and Jennifer Konner (http://www.lennyletter.com/). The newsletter provides a forum for writers, actors, screenwriters, artists and others to discuss their views. The Letter often features interviews of fascinating people as well. I feel like both Gurls Talk and Lenny Letter have the same goals and ways of attempting to promote change. How inspiring!Flamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658186154646374778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302245627574027504.post-50037898495590299082016-11-29T18:54:35.798-08:002016-11-29T18:54:35.798-08:00Louise,
Thank you for such an informative post o...Louise, <br /><br />Thank you for such an informative post on such a relevant topic in today's society. Mental health is, for reasons unknown to me, a very taboo subject. Therefore, I am always very admirable of those that speak openly about it in spite of the stigma associated with such illnesses. <br /><br />Growing up I was a big fan of the Disney Channel so when Demi Lovato opened up about her own struggles with depression and bipolar disorder I was both upset and impressed. I found her honesty exceptionally brave but also very beneficial to others experiencing similar things. She is now an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and is doing great things to encourage the education of others to learn about it also. <br /><br />Please see < http://www.mtv.com/news/1901066/demi-lovato-bipolar-psa/ > to learn more about her work and experience. Julie Maguirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944909324693483931noreply@blogger.com