Author Archives: SarahGoodwin
MOA Reflection: Her First Day of School and His First Day of School
In a section of a room in the Museum of Anthropology’s Multiversity Gallery, Dionne Paul’s Her First Day of School and His First Day of School (2013) hangs on a wall. Paul’s work consists of two images. The first image … Continue reading
Reflection on the Castells Debate
During the debate on Thursday, I was involved in the assessment group that was in charge of delivering the final decision on the winning team of the debate discussing the argument: “social media enables socio-political change.” I predicted that the … Continue reading
Inceldom: The Perpetuation of Misogyny on the Internet
If you have been on the internet nowadays, you are most likely familiar with the term “incels,” short for “involuntary celibates.” However, since their existence is more often than not treated like a hackneyed joke, most people are unaware of … Continue reading
The Room: The Apotheosis of Participatory Culture’s Role In Spreadability
Among bad genre movies that have started social phenomena, The Room (2003) unmistakably remains quintessential among them. For those unfamiliar, The Room is a movie written, produced, and directed by Tommy Wiseau, who also played the main character, Johnny. It … Continue reading