Dear HIST 458-ers,
As promised - here is our blog!
As described in the syllabus, this is a space we will use to discuss sexuality in the contemporary/modern era, paying particular attention to two issues:
1. Can we make valid and valuable connections between the past and the present, i.e. how sexuality was understood in Victorian England novels vs. how it is portrayed in Glee today?
2. How do we theorize human sexuality today? How do we de-naturalize what we consider to be normal, and therefore invisible?
You are free to choose the topic but think of what might appeal to your colleagues and be sure to be thoughtful about your posts. Treat these posts as seriously as you would a response paper and I encourage you to think deeply about the phenomena that surround us -- we, too, are living in historic times!
I invite Mac, Alex V., and Jordan to kick off the blogging. Those posting will have until next Thursday at 5 p.m. to craft a 250-500 word post and those responding will have until noon on Monday to respond. We will follow this Thursday/Monday schedule for the remainder of the semester.
Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! I am also happy to read any posts you are considering posting.
Happy writing!
Prof. D.
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