Feminist and Feminism: Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls

The Gilmore Girls episodes that we watched were great examples of the feminist ideas that the Gamber article focused on. As a high school student Rory has the vantage point of seeing both a feminist (her mother) and an aristocratic grandmother that follows in the feminism category. Both women are strong and controlling but Rory’s mother tries to separate herself from her parent’s money and elite lifestyle. She is more interested in being her own self-reliant woman. After she was “knocked up” when she was 16 she took care of herself and wouldn’t let her parents financially help her. The Grandmother on the other hand would be more than willing to help Lauroli if she follows her conditions. These conditions would have led to Lauroli getting married to Christopher and becoming a stay at home mother. The generational differences are apparent when looking at Lauroli and her mother. The dreams and aspirations of Lauroli are contingent upon being her own successful women and following her dreams. All three women in this show depict how the feminist movement has evolved over three generations. The Grandmother is a wealthy woman that wants equal rights and Lauroli shows the more vivid picture of women that desire power in their own ways. The third generation is Rory. Rory may not seem like a feminists but the third generation of feminist are like “fluoride,” meaning women are becoming their own person but it is not as apparent. Rory becomes the modern day feminist by choosing education over boys but still being feminine.  

A ReTREAT by the Sea

This small ocean villa is located in Sydney Australia. The Marine colors flow throughout the house. Use it as a weekend retreat or add it to your bucket list. Everyone can use a peaceful abode. 

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Techno Love?

This week’s television shows dug into the how technology is involved with the millennial generation. “Degrassi” explored how the Internet opens people’s relationships to a larger group of people. With Internet kids are alone on the computer without much supervision. This allows them to connect with a broader group of people, but it also can start to create a fake persona. Without direct face-to-face interaction we can become something that we want to be without getting caught for the most part. Emma meets “Jordan” online and once the reality sets in that she might meet him the problem with her basic information of being 16 when in reality she is much younger than this threatens her. When coming to have to actually meet him in person Emma has to make a crucial decision that may put her into a difficult situation because she doesn’t truly know whom this “Jordan” kid is accept for the photos that may or may not be of him from the Internet. The adults in this show are also not computer savvy compared to their technologically advanced kids. “The Next Generation” article addresses this. The “Millennial” generation is better with technology and adults are falling behind. “The Young and the Digital” reading addresses how the internet and computers are the new medium that the “Millennial” generation uses to communicate with people. Like Emma most of the “Millennial” generation are using the internet for social purposes. It seems as if email is the largest part of the internet being used.  

Veronica Mars also shows how being technologically savvy can help with justice. Her investigator instincts and her connections allow Veronica to help Weevle get out of jail. It also addresses how the “Millennial” generation rebels by behaving better. Veronica works for the good of honest people. The ongoing narrative of trying to find where she belongs in the social groups of school still persist but with her knowledge with technology and her camera expertise she works towards fighting for a better cause.

For the Millenial Generation technology is key. It becomes a uniting factor that the generation has over older generations and it is used on a daily basis. The wide access that we have allows us the be a generation that can coalesce via the web and use it to fight for greater purposes. 

Past Mixed With Present

This Victorian styles house is located in Australia. It features the old look of a classic Victorian on the outside but on the inside it is furnished with modern appliances and furniture inside. This polished home is attractive to old and new alike.

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Veronica Mars and Freaks and Geeks

Teen Television:"Freaks and Geeks" and "Veronica Mars"

The television shows "Freaks and Geeks" and "Veronica Mars" are both shows that focus on a high school female girl trying to figure out the point of life. Lindsey Weir from "Freaks and Geeks" is in a transition phase of her life. After her grandmother's death she is wondering if there is a purpose to life and if being a good person all the time is worth it when you die. Her character in particular relates to the reading from "The Chronicle." She is from the Millennial generation but instead of being a teenager striving to make the world better she has started to rebel. By the end of the first episode it looks as if she is trying to do good with her life by dancing with Eli but she is also struggling through high school. The disconnect between the generations in "Freaks and Geeks" is also apparent. Like, "The Chronicle" the older generation is having a hard time figuring out the younger generation. Lindsey's dad uses interesting tactics to try and scare Lindsey from doing rebellious acts. Her guidance counselor also tries to be friends and then turns into black mailing Lindsey into being a mathlete. "Freaks and Geeks" focuses on the disconnect between the generations as well as the social structure of high school.

"Veronica Mars" is similar to "Freaks and Geeks" in relation to the focus of high school social structure and trying to find meaning in life. "Veronica Mars" is different from "Freaks and Geeks" because Veronica tries to beat the bad guy and uses her connections to work behind the scenes to get information that makes her have the upper hand. She may be figuring out a way to work with her dad for his Private Investigating business but she is also trying to make sense of her life. Both shows use the millennial generation as an outlet for teenagers to show the daily life of high school.