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As for Roxanne Gay's Ted Talk, The Bad Feminist, I had actually already watched it. As I watched it again though, I was able to appreciate and understand it on a deeper level. The part about the music is especially interesting to me because it makes me think about small choices we make that could potentially characterize us as "bad feminists". Every time I listen to music that degrades women I think about this Ted Talk. Little things mentioned like people taking their husbands last name, or having the door held for you. This Ted Talk offers so much information in only 11 short minutes, and I definitely enjoyed watching this a second time.
- Rachel Meighan

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When I opened the URL for "Confessions of a Bad Feminist" I realized that I had already started watching it. After actually finishing the video, it gave me a lot to think about. I've often thought about what makes me a bad feminist but I've never said any of my concerns out loud. Honestly, it was incredibly validating to hear my own struggles discussed on such a big platform from a professional voice. With the reading, I liked the way that Frazier tied together all of the topics of our class in a way that I haven't really seen before. Last year I learned a little bit about environmental racism and I found this piece to be very similar to some of the content I was exposed to last year. I'm really excited to gain a better understanding of these connections and to see where these topics take us as the semester continues!

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For the TedTalk, I found it really interesting. I am currently reading the book "The Bad Feminist" so it was cool to hear some inside thoughts from the author. The music portion of it was interesting because people don't always think of the words they are singing. Also thinking of the way that taking the husbands last name or having the door held for you, its shocking. There was so much information and important information in such a short amount of time. Eye opening for sure!

-Sydney Riddle

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From the video and reading, I notice major points being discussed by Black women. My question resides in the intersection of being Black and also being a woman. Black women not only encounter the societal barriers of being women, but also encounter hardships because they are Black. The combination of two marginalized identities further disenfranchises women of color compared to white women. So, in the conversation of being a good or bad feminist, what does it mean to be a good feminist when race is discussed? Would a good feminist acknowledge women of color experience greater hardships than white women?
- Blake Hall

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When I was watching Roxanne Gay's Confessions of a Bad Feminist, I found myself wondering why one must reject all things that are traditionally considered "girly" to be a good feminist. As a woman, I find it fun to dress up, decorate my room in pinks, and so much more. Does the rejection of all things "girly" lead to women feeling trapped once more in society, just under a different label? Is it similar to toxic masculinity or women's historical oppression if we don't allow people to partake in and enjoy anything they please?
-Nikki Foster

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While watching Roxanne Gay's "Confessions of a Bad Feminist" TED Talk, she really made me consider the type of media I choose to consume while also considering myself a feminist. She mentioned how she thought of herself as a bad feminist because of her choice to listen to degrading lyrics in music. Does recognizing the fact that the music she listens to includes degrading lyrics make her a good feminist because she acknowledges it? Is there a way to consume this form of media and still be considered a "good feminist"?

-Lillie Foley

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During “Confessions of a bad feminist”, Gay mentions that “I firmly believe in man work, which is anything I don't want to do, including all domestic tasks, but also: bug killing, trash removal, lawn care and vehicle maintenance”. This reminded me of when I ask my dad to do something for me and he tells me “oh come on, don’t you believe in equal rights? Do it yourself”. That always made me feel like a “bad feminist”. When I’m your life have others made you feel like a bad feminist? How did you deal with that?

-Ariana Del Campo

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Watching Roxane Gay's Confessions of a Bad Feminist TED talk made me reflect on how intimidating it can be to some to be a perfect feminist. There is comfort in her self-reflection about being a "bad feminist" because some may have feelings of guilt for not adding up to certain standards. Gay's TED talk is a reminder that even with being a "bad feminist" there is always room to do better and grow. Her casual way of discussing feminism is inclusive to those who may feel intimidated. I find that when others approach issues in a more casual/relatable way it can be very beneficial. What does being a feminist mean to you? What makes a "bad feminist"?
-Chloe Hartford

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In Roxanne Gay’s Confessions of a Bad Feminist, I found myself relating to her honesty of her faults within feminism and that she is not always a “good” feminist. I feel Gay raised the idea that the rules of feminism can be seen as subjective;that being that through the lens of white feminism, she would be seen as a “very bad feminist”. With this, I also feel Gay tied in the idea of transnational feminism by saying that no matter what a woman chooses to do with her life, whether that be something one might feel falls within traditional gender norms, it is vital to promote “inclusive” and/or transnational feminism.
-Bella Marquez

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After watching "Confessions of a Bad Feminist," I wonder how someone who may have considered themselves a true feminist before watching the video and now view themselves as a "bad feminist" can grow. She discusses the "right" and "wrong" ways to be a feminist. What I took away is after being able to admit when you are wrong or in the wrong, you need to find the next "right" step(s). What are the detailed ways those people can strengthen their journey as a developing feminist? What are the specific actions that can be taken in order to expand this knowledge to others that may be unaware?

-Lucy Smith

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In Roxanne Gay's Confessions of a Bad Feminist, she speaks a lot on the idea that there are right and wrong ways to be a feminist. The fact that she listens to music with lyrics that degrade women appears to make her a "bad feminist." At what point does it become impossible for one person to do everything right as a feminist? Is it enough to own up to the things you do that are not "feminist enough"? When do we draw the line at an issue becoming too large for one person to fix?
-Miranda Emerick

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In Roxane Gay's TED Talk, she makes a comment about how she rejects the "mainstream feminism that has historically ignored or deflected the needs of women of color, working-class women, queer women and transgender women, in favor of supporting white, middle- and upper-class straight women" -- in other words, non-intersectional feminism -- and says that if that is the definition we take as feminism, then she is a bad feminist. What if we take intersectional feminism as the "right" type of feminism? Are feminists who only support wealthy, cisgender, straight white women "bad" feminists, and, if they are, would they be "better than no feminist"?
- Ashleigh Michaels

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In Black Feminist Ecological Thought: A Manifesto, Dr. Frazier had highlighted several times about the lack of diversity when it comes to Ecocriticism and ecological thought or how texts that are highlighted by intellectuals are slow to representation from diverse outlets including black, hispanic, and asian cultures. My question is, are black women being silenced deliberately? Why are we so slow to this adaptation that we have silenced diverse cultures altogether because we have not given them the representation and room to speak their thought? How can we implement further tactics to embrace the diversity that is much needed when it comes to ecological thought?
-Adrianna Smith

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I found the video, "Confessions of a Bad Feminist" really compelling. I especially loved the line "a bad feminist is better than no feminist." Do you find often in your line of work for that to be true? What experiences or insight can you offer about "bad feminists"? Is there any advice you can offer for those who consider themselves "bad feminists" (who might be feeling guilt) to become better/more active feminists?

- Maya Sharon

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In the reading by Dr. Frazier, the link between Black Feminist Thought and ecocriticism is evaluated. What other field/movement do you think needs to work on their inclusivity of Black Feminist Thought? How do you think that field/movement should go about reforming itself?