Assignment Number 10
Discussion/Writing

Crawford & Unger. Nellie Wong. When I was growing up. (91-92)
hooks. Introduction: Come closer to feminism.(vii-x)
hooks 1. Feminist politics: Where we stand. (1-6)
Student Name _____________________
Date due: 2-11-04
Psychology 358
Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.
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1. How well could you relate to the narrative of the woman depicted in "Climbing our of the pit: from the black middle class to homeless and (almost) back again?" How did you feel about her story? What did you find particularly important?
2. What is your reaction to "When I was growing up?" What have you experienced that might be similar? (Crawford & Unger 91-92)
3. What did you learn from the bell hooks Introduction? how will you use Feminism is for Everybody in your life? (vii-x)
4. According to bell hooks what is feminism? Are you a feminist in these terms? (1-2)
5. At the end of the chapter, what are bell hooks' recommendations for feminism. Do you agree? Explain. (1-6)
This assignment may be turned in after taking Test 1. It may help you prepare for the test if you are able to write it, bring it with you to class on Wednesday for class discussion, keep it to study for the test, and then turn it in to me on Friday or next week.