Introduction

Hello everyone. My name is Jonah Garnick and I’m a sophomore at Hunter. I’m double majoring in Urban Studies and Africana Puerto Rican Latino Studies, and minoring in Public Policy. I chose to take this class for two main coinciding reasons. The first being relevance, as we all are millennials, technology plays a very very important role in our lives. I think it is key to not just accept technology as something we use but also consider the cultural implications of it, specifically how it relates to gender. Secondly, my area of study primarily focuses on the oppression of people of color and  people from the lower end of the socioeconomic ladder. When considering these identity politics, I think it is devastating to not take a step back and consider the struggles and critical theories behind other groups, such as women. Recognizing the intersectionality between different peoples is key to solving any sort of problem that affects either party.

I have never taken an online class before, and was a little bit hesitant, but am looking forward to trying it out!