Author Archives: Rachel S.

The Olympics–a few thoughts on Global Inequality, Gender, Patriotism, and Multiculturalism

When I first started teaching I taught a class called “Prejudice and Discrimination,” in order to get my students to examine race, class, gender, and sexuality issues (later I added disability) I gave them an assignment where they had to … Continue reading

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Serious Question…For Everyone

Did you think that you would live long enough to see the first African American Presidential candidate nominated from a major party? I sure didn’t. I did think that I would live long enough to see a white woman be … Continue reading

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Is this an Obama Baby or what?

My little Eli is really growing fast. He’s been making talking sounds for a long time, and he tries to imitate people who talk to him. He kept saying some word that sounded like okra, so we tried to get … Continue reading

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I'm Back…Sorta Kinda!

Over the past 2 months I’ve been inundated with baby care. My life has revolved mainly around feeding and diapering 2 little ones, so needless to say I haven’t had much time to blog, but I promise I haven’t given … Continue reading

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Rachel's Baby Blogging: They Are Here!!

We welcomed our twins into the world last Friday via C-section. Eli arrived weighing 7lbs. 3oz., at 8:16 AM. He was 19 inches long. His Nigerian name is Emeka. Mark arrived weighing 6lbs. 5oz., at 8:18 AM. He was 18 … Continue reading

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Serious Question…About Obama, Clinton, Racism, and Gender

Let me start by asking a question. Did anyone see Clinton’s, McCain’s, and Obama’s Tuesday night speeches in their entirety? I watched Clinton and Obama both, but I missed McCain. One thing that struck me about Clinton and Obama is … Continue reading

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Move Over: Pregnant Woman Coming Through

(Not yet proofread; please bear with me.) For me, one of the most striking things about pregnancy has been how pregnancy affects embodiment. In particular, I’m referring to how societal interactions and structures make affect social psychology and social interaction. … Continue reading

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Babies Update

Hey folks it’s Rachel.  I figured I’d give everyone an update. Yes, my posting has been limited lately. I’m slowly getting prepared for the babies, and then we had some computer trouble last week, so needless to say I’ve been … Continue reading

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Open Thread…About the Presidential Election

While I finish up grading my 1000 papers (I’m exaggerating a little), I figured I’d open up the discussion about the election. We have two big primaries today in Indiana and North Carolina. What are your thoughts? Any pressing issues … Continue reading

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Bill Clinton Wants His "Race Card" Back

I don’t really know what people mean when they say “playing the race card.”  To me, 9 times out of 10 it’s really means “stop talking about race because I’m uncomfortable” or it means “don’t accuse me of racism.”  But … Continue reading

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