Sound Bites from What I've Been Working on Today

WS100–Exam II
Study Guide

1.“It never occurred to them [surgical physicians] that his woman had a sexual life at all, because she was in a wheelchair.” (Galler 108)



5. “People can get lost in virtual worlds. Some are tempted to think of life in cyberspace as insignificant, as an escape or meaningless diversion. It is not. Our experiences there are serious play. We belittle them at our own risk.” (Turkle 358)



6. “Does this ability to hide identifying characteristics [in cyberspace]“level the playing field,” creating new opportunities for equality among female and male participants? Does gender identity become more fluid under these circumstances?” (Kendall 359)



8. “And although the undercover policewoman felt horrible and powerless when he kissed her and fondled her breasts, she wrote in her report that she wasn’t sure if his actions were criminal.” (Hugs 417)



11. “The use of alcohol to obtain sex from women is pervasive–in other words, it is used as a weapon against sexual reluctance.” (Martin & CO. 393)
12. “Myth: Sexual harassment is harmless. Women who object have no sense of humor.” (Sandler 420)



15. “Like the term ‘nigger,’ ‘bitch’ serves the social function of isolating and discrediting a class of people who do not conform to the socially accepted patterns of behavior.” (Joreen 214)



16. “A woman should be proud to declare she is a Bitch, because Bitch is Beautiful. It should be an act of affirmation by itself and not a negation by others.” (Joreen 214)


Some times I love my job.