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Brandy Rae Chavez
Pueblo of San Felipe
Chavez, Brandy. Flowers. September 12, 2023. Personal Photo.
Chavez, Brandy. Airplane. October 21, 2023. Personal Photo.
Personal Connection
Personal Connection
When choosing my Senior Honors Project topic, I took my personal experiences into consideration. I chose this topic because it perturbs me and I feel upset when I am perceived as “just” a dishwasher or a cook. Although as a woman in my community, I am expected to fulfill these duties, I feel dehumanized. I often wonder if other women have a similar feeling. I believe that one of the ways I would effectively influence change would be to start advocating for myself and for women in general. Not only do I notice this in my own community (San Felipe), but also in the real world. I believe that I am going about my topic in the most respectful way possible. I respect that each individual has different cultural perspectives and I hope that I’ll be able to deliver this message in the most polite way possible.
Identity
Identity
Sharing One Skin
In the article, “Sharing One Skin,” by Jeanette Armstrong it tells how we humans have the responsibility of keeping the connection to life alive. The meaning of life is described as the environment, earth, what we actually are, and to what humanity is. We use our physical, emotional, thinking, and spiritual selves to maintain this responsibility. Without this, we lose sight of who we truly are.
Armstrong, Jeannette. 1996 “Sharing One Skin: The Okanagan Community.” Pp. 460-470 in Jerry Mander and Edward Goldsmith (eds.), The Case Against The Global Economy, San Francisco, CA: Sierra Club Books.
Chavez, Brandy. Door of Nature. September 12, 2023. Personal Photo.
Chavez, Brandy. Niagara Falls. September 14, 2023. Personal Photo.
How Place Names Impact The way we see Landscape
Memories and stories are connected to our land as described by, B. Toastie in the article, “How place names impact the way we see landscape,”. These stories are forever tied into the land. We as Indigenous people connect personal identity to our physical environment. This is who we are and how we care for our land. We respect the land and the history of the landscape.
Toastie, B. 2022 “How place names impact the way we see landscape.” Pp. 1-8 in High Country News, Pacific Northwest.
And Then I Went To School
In this article by Joe Suina, he expresses how harsh school was back in the 50’s. We are given numerous examples and personal experiences from his school life. These examples include how he and other students would be punished and hit if they were to practice or even speak their language. Joe had started attending school when he was six years old. He tells how difficult it was to adjust to change. He was being told to embrace his culture by his grandma, while his teacher told him to get rid of it. This then led Joe to feeling ashamed and hating his ethnicity/culture.
Suina, Joseph. “And Then I Went to School,” New Mexico Journal of Reading. Winter 1989. Vol. V, No. 2. Re
Chavez, Brandy. Washington. October 19, 2023. Personal Photo.
History
History
Women In Ancient Egypt
Women In Ancient Egypt
Within the Egyptian society, they worshiped their women. They were included within the hierarchy of the community. Harmony and balance was a major factor in their society and that is what allowed them to live in peace when both men and women ruled Egypt. There were many Egyptian queens that ruled Egypt and it was proven that they had ruled better than the male pharaohs.
Mark, J. Joshua. "Women in Ancient Egypt." World History Encyclopedia. 30 March, 2023.
Chavez, Brandy. Flowers pt. 2. September 13, 2023. Personal Photo.
Did Women Control the Bloodline in Ancient Chaco Canyon?
Did Women Control the Bloodline in Ancient Chaco Canyon?
The curiosity began when they had discovered a 40 year old man buried in Chaco Canyon with many turquoise jewelry along his body. Researchers wanted to know how the Chaco society was run so they used ancient DNA to find their answer. As they were reviewing the DNA, they discovered that the maternal line was very dominant throughout all 13 bodies that had been researched. They then began to dig deeper to understand whether or not Chaco Canyon was a matriarchal or equal society.
Shaw, Garry. "Did Women Control The Bloodline in Ancient Chaco Canyon." Science.org. 21 Feb, 2017.
Chavez, Brandy. Nature. September 13, 2023. Personal Photo.
How Native Women Inspired the Women's Rights Movement
How Native Women Inspired the Women's Rights Movement
The Haundenosaunee nation is a society with a lot of women involvement. They have a lot of female authority which allows their community to rely on a woman to handle any responsibilities the chief didn’t. This is seen as unusual in many other communities. Women are seen as property and they, along with their possessions, must belong to their husbands. It was never this way in the Haudenosaunee nation. Although native women had the right to their own belongings, they were never leaders in their communities.
Wagner, Roeshsally. "How Native American Women Inspired The Women's Rights Movement." National Park Science. April 15, 2020.
Chavez, Brandy. Woman In Capitol. November 8, 2023. Personal Photo.
Current Issues
Current Issues
Ahead of Equal Pay Day, Senators Shaheen & Hassan Re-introduce Paycheck Fairness Act
Ahead of Equal Pay Day, Senators Shaheen & Hassan Re-introduce Paycheck Fairness Act
Senator Shaheen and Senator Hassan are reintroducing the paycheck fairness act to help eliminate the gender pay gap. About 10 years ago, pay discrimination was made illegal but the issue was still ongoing. Both senators of New Hampshire hope that the equal pay day recognition will protect women and hold the employers accountable. This pay gap is sadly still ongoing and affects women's ability to retire as well as minimizing the amount of money they get through social security.
Chavez, Brandy. Flags. November 7 2023. Personal Photo.
Chavez, Brandy. Woman In Capitol. November 8, 2023. Personal Photo.
How MIT scientists fought for gender equality — and won
How MIT scientists fought for gender equality — and won
Kate Zernike is a woman who became an activist for women after following the topic of the MIT women scientists who were being discriminated against in their workplace. She believes women are not seen as people who deserve credit as much as men do. She highlights the struggles women (including herself) face everyday in their workplace. Kate then goes on to interview men on their thoughts and opinions on the issue and they came back more encouraging than womens feedback. The men who have come forward encourage women to step up and make a change now in order to avoid regression in the future.
Miller, Stuart. “How MIT Scientists Fought for Gender Equality - and Won.” Los Angeles Times. February 28, 2023.
Gender differences in caregiving among family - caregivers of people with mental illnesses
Gender differences in caregiving among family - caregivers of people with mental illnesses
Caregiving is a female dominant role that is subjected towards women. These women develop a burden due to the intense amount of stress they receive. These roles of women are projected through culture as well as societally which then imply that this job is only meant for women. This stressful job leads to women developing mental illnesses due to the burden they carry of being a caregiver.
Sharma N. Chakrabarti's, Grovens.” Gender Differences in Caregiving Among Family World Psychiatry.” March 22, 2020.
Chavez, Brandy. Rosa Parks. November 8, 2023. Personal Photo.
Issues around the Country
Issues around the Country
Trends Of the Underrepresenting Women Of Color Faculty In Engineering
Trends Of the Underrepresenting Women Of Color Faculty In Engineering
Within the engineering community, many women, typically women of color, are being discriminated against. Trends from the years 2008-2018 are being used to determine the number of female faculty within the program and those earning their PhD's. These trends showed that there had been a slight increase of the WOC population among those earning their PhD's in the engineering field. These programs are seeking to develop their services and hopefully make changes, such as programs specifically for women, where they are needed.
Main, J. B., McGee, E. O., Cox, M. F., Tan, L., & Berdanier, C. G. P. (2023). Trends in the underrepresentation of women of color faculty in engineering (2005–2018). Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 16(5), 589–606.
Chavez, Brandy. Capitol Hill. November 10, 2023. Personal Photo.
"She's The Center of My Life, The One That Keeps My Heart Open": Roles and Expectations of Native Women
"She's The Center of My Life, The One That Keeps My Heart Open": Roles and Expectations of Native Women
Current Gender roles have been enforced due to historical oppression. These new normalities have made women automatic caretakers and mothers. There has been research conducted that proves women are essential to holding communities together. If these mothers are burdened with caretaking responsibilities, they often suffer from heavy mental illnesses and postpartum if they have children. Colonialism is key to understanding the history of why Native American mothers are subjected to filling in the caretaking role.
Liddell, Jessica L et al. “"She's the Center of My Life, the One That Keeps My Heart Open": Roles and Expectations of Native American Women.” Affiliavol. 36,3 (2021): 357-375. doi:10.1177/0886109920954409
Chavez, Brandy. Washington Monument. November 9, 2023. Personal Photo.
How Women In Politics Are Targets of Online Abuse
How Women In Politics Are Targets of Online Abuse
Even in politics, women are being disgraced and treated as less than because of their gender. They're often judged more harshly than men, and people sometimes doubt if they can do the job just because they're women. Not having enough women in political roles means we're missing out on different viewpoints and talents. It's important to keep working to change this by challenging unfair attitudes, making sure everyone feels included, and giving women the same chances as men to succeed in politics.
“How Women In Politics Are Targets of Online Abuse” Youtube, Uploaded by Los Angeles Times. 25 March 2021. https://www.latimes.com/politics/00000178-6771-d850-a7f9-e77b323a0000-123
Chavez, Brandy. White House. November 9, 2023. Personal Photo.
My contribution to change
My contribution to change
Education presented in my communitiy
Education presented in my communitiy
Acknowledging my hero
Acknowledging my hero
Citations
Citations
Armstrong, Jeannette. 1996 “Sharing One Skin: The Okanagan Community.” Pp. 460-470 in Jerry Mander and Edward Goldsmith (eds.), The Case Against The Global Economy, San Francisco, CA: Sierra Club Books.
Toastie, B. 2022 “How place names impact the way we see landscape.” Pp. 1-8 in High Country News, Pacific Northwest.
Suina, Joseph. “And Then I Went to School,” New Mexico Journal of Reading. Winter 1989. Vol. V, No. 2. Re
Mark, J. Joshua. "Women in Ancient Egypt." World History Encyclopedia. 30 March, 2023.
Shaw, Garry. "Did Women Control The Bloodline in Ancient Chaco Canyon." Science.org. 21 Feb, 2017.
Wagner, Roeshsally. "How Native American Women Inspired The Women's Rights Movement." National Park Science. April 15, 2020.
Miller, Stuart. “How MIT Scientists Fought for Gender Equality - and Won.” Los Angeles Times. February 28, 2023.
Sharma N. Chakrabarti's, Grovens.” Gender Differences in Caregiving Among Family World Psychiatry.” March 22, 2020.
Main, J. B., McGee, E. O., Cox, M. F., Tan, L., & Berdanier, C. G. P. (2023). Trends in the underrepresentation of women of color faculty in engineering (2005–2018). Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 16(5), 589–606.
Liddell, Jessica L et al. “"She's the Center of My Life, the One That Keeps My Heart Open": Roles and Expectations of Native American Women.” Affiliavol. 36,3 (2021): 357-375. doi:10.1177/0886109920954409
“How Women In Politics Are Targets of Online Abuse” Youtube, Uploaded by Los Angeles Times. 25 March 2021. https://www.latimes.com/politics/00000178-6771-d850-a7f9-e77b323a0000-123
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