Although Shakespeare likes for us to think otherwise, names are important; they are an aspect of our identity that we had no control over but that we carry with us all of our lives. Besides learning how to say “Mom” and “Dad,” one of the first things that we learn to say is our own name. […]
Tag: identity
Salted Wounds
Conflicted. That’s how I’ve felt since the discussion about General Petraeus began last month. But not for an obvious reason. Once again, I’ve found myself at the crossroads of two very important elements of my life: namely, my activism and my academics. To be honest, I still haven’t crafted an informed perspective that can help […]
