Author: Jingxuan Zhang

1.   Definition & Connotations Feminism, as a theory and practice including the belief in equality between men and women, also represents an ideology of social change, aiming to eliminate the oppression and discrimination against women as a social group in the economy, society, and politics (Dominelli, 2017). The connotation of feminism is deepening with the… Continue reading Final Project – Jingxuan Zhang

A metaphor is a figure of speech that uses one thing to represent or stand in for another thing, in order to suggest a similarity or a connection between the two. Metaphors are often used in literature and other forms of artistic expression to create rich and complex meanings, to evoke emotions and sensations, and… Continue reading Journal 6 -Jingxuan Zhang

Some examples of texts that I would consider adding to the syllabus are: These texts would provide a rich and diverse range of perspectives and experiences for students to explore and engage with. They would also provide a foundation for discussions of key concepts and issues in queer theory, such as the construction of gender… Continue reading Journal 11 – Jingxuan Zhang

One meme that I could close-read is the “distracted boyfriend” meme, which features a stock photo of a man looking at another woman while his girlfriend looks on in disbelief. The meme often uses the photo to make humorous or satirical observations about different situations or scenarios. One possible way of close-reading this meme would… Continue reading Journal 12 – Jingxuan Zhang

One afternoon, while watching TV with Lan, we saw a herd of buffalo run, single file, off a cliff, a whole steaming row of them thundering off the mountain. “Why they die themselves like that?” she asked, mouth open. Like usual, I made something up on the spot: “They don’t mean to, Grandma. They’re just… Continue reading Journal 13 – Jingxuan Zhang

Queer reading is a way of interpreting texts that goes beyond traditional, heteronormative assumptions and perspectives. It involves looking at texts from a queer perspective, which means examining how the text relates to and represents LGBTQ+ experiences, identities, and issues. This can involve analyzing the representation of queer characters and themes, as well as the… Continue reading Journal 14 – Jingxuan Zhang

One of the strengths I have was to summertime the text I read. In my essay, I convert a long story to my own text to let readers get a basic sense on what is happening in the whole story. I can also do a little bit interpretation that digs into the story. But I… Continue reading Reading Journal 8 – Jingxuan Zhang

I went to the 2022 League of Legends World Champion semi-final on Saturday. The game lasted about three hours, and it was a fun, exciting, but relaxing experience for me. I was busy and had midterm exams last week, so I really enjoyed taking time to attend such an exciting event on Saturday. I have… Continue reading Reading Journal 7 – Jingxuan Zhang

“Half of Adults Have Heard Little or Nothing About New Covid Boosters, Survey Finds”, written by Jan Hoffman, was published in the New York Times on September 30th, 2022. According to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the source of the NYT article, the new booster shot was authorized at the end of August,… Continue reading Journal 4 – Jingxuan Zhang

This insightful critique came to mind as I reflected on why whites could so outspokenly make their pleasure in this film heard and the many black viewers who express discontent, raising critical questions about how the film was made, is seen, and is talked about, who have not named their displeasure publicly. Too many reviewers… Continue reading Journal 2 – Jingxuan Zhang