Group Project

To broaden our knowledge about feminism participating in a group discussion was very useful. Through a group discussion, it enabled each member to speak from a different perspective and teach other members possible something they did not know. Participating in groups is something that I’m familiar with ever since my early years as a student. But unlike previous group participations, the feminism group participation was different because it was my first time communicating with all of the members that I really didn’t know. Yet, overall, we had a great discussion about feminism and learned a great deal about the concept through communicating and expressing our thoughts. In the beginning, because we weren’t familiar with each other, speaking out was a something that each member did not really do. In addition, we understood what it is we were suppose to do but felt unsure about how we would be able to form a definition about feminism. At the end our group came up with a fantastic idea that in order to help others in the community to learn about feminism, our organization, Terps for Women, would sponser an activity on campus dealing with feminism in relation to sport. The event includes both a movie and a baseball in hopes of spreading awareness about Title IX. This event is intended to be both a social and educational for those who participate. Although we came up with a great event, at the beginning it was not so easy. Each group member had ideas that they brought up and I think the fact each group member participated lead to the creation of the final event. During our group discussion I mentioned that we could spread awareness outside of the country because there are so many conflicts dealing with women all over the world. Andra Bowman said we could do something about girls in South Africa and the Always commercial. She was the one who decided that a social, outdoor event could be a great way to reach out to people. Then Daniel Kelly talked about title IX and how it affects females who participate in sports. During the discussion Delilah recorded our thoughts and ideas and helped the group they on focus. Krysten Eshelman mentioned Idea of the co-ed baseball game during the event as a way to attract more people to come. Rhea Torreon helped in the development of the definition and said since it would be great if the event took place at the Shipley Field. Alicia Misci said the event we should have free food to attract more participants. In addition Rosemond Boateng and Anne Zhao contributed to the overall discussion and gave great suggestions about the project. Lauren Kessler contributed to the group by editing the flyer and decorating it. Overall I think the discussion was great, everyone cooperated well and were able to accomplish what was intend which was coming up with a definition of feminism and planning and event to spread awareness about the concept.