As I am editing my reaction paper on feminist theory, I just had a surprising revelation. During my undergrad, I had a husband/wife set of professors--he, in History and she, in English. Why is it that he (from whom I had one summer class) is the one---to today--who has pushed, prodded, cajoled and encouraged me in my academic life? Whereas, she--my major professor--is silent? Is it because I ultimately choose to focus on music over writing? Is it a personality issue? Does she simply think that I don't have potential? He writes letters of recommendation for me, he checks in with me to see where I am academically. This is such an odd thought. I see this couple frequently in a social context. Now that I've articulated this and am reflecting upon it, I wonder if I will ever speak to her regarding this.
(for those of you in my group, she is the professor who was presented with the name plate "Feminist" when she arrived as dept. chair.)
(for those of you in my group, she is the professor who was presented with the name plate "Feminist" when she arrived as dept. chair.)
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