10 Books to Read Before THE L WORD Comes Back

10 Books to Read Before THE L WORD Comes Back In case youre not plugged in to lesbian Twitter, theres (finally) new buzz about The L Word reboot. Its been a hundred years since 2017 when we first started hearing serious teasers about The L Word coming back. ‘The L Word’ Sequel Series in Development at Showtime https://t.co/AejghMA6Oo via @variety Ilene Chaiken (@ilenechaiken) July 11, 2017 We grasped our phones in our hands and delighted in the crumbs creator Ilene Chaiken and stars Jennifer Beals (Bette), Katherine Moennig (Shane), and Leisha Hailey (Alice) threw to us. Its on. Think more rebel yell than reboot. ??#TheLWord https://t.co/SJ3S5bpLc1 Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) July 11, 2017 But finally we have an update! The sequel to the groundbreaking series about a group of lesbian women living and loving in Los Angeles is due by the end of the year. Showtime has ordered eight episodes to start, and we can only hope that might mean even more in the future. Its real. So excited! https://t.co/6IMF4HuA4P Ilene Chaiken (@ilenechaiken) January 31, 2019 The L Word was iconic, and bonkers, and broke a mold that made some lesbians feel seen for the first time. It was all we hadâ€"young lesbians in not-LA could actually see other lesbians living and interacting and falling in love. But theres also a lot of really valid criticism on how the show handled race, socioeconomic issues (how the hell does Shane afford to live next door to Bette and Tina?), and transgender issues, among others. The shows first iteration ended in 2009, before we saw the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell; before marriage equality became the law of the land; and in our current political landscape, with our current administration in place, I have to wonder how Chaiken and her team of writers will address the aforementioned issues. (Also, will Carmen and Shane get back together? Because they need to. The whole thing went to pot after Shane set fire to that. And actress Sarah Shahi has confirmed she will be in the sequel, so…) Im also reaching for the wisdom of Roxane Gay:   she wrote in her essay Girls, Girls, Girls in  Bad Feminist about the extreme pressure we put on movies and TV shows to represent the full spectrum of experience. [A]ll we want is everything from each movie or television show or book that promises to offer a new voice, a relatable voice, an important voice. We want, and rightly so, to believe our lives deserve to be new, relatable, and important. We want to see more complex, nuanced depictions of what it really means to be whoever we are or were or hope to be. We just want so much. We just need so much. Point being:   I have a lot of complicated feelings here. Deep breath. Manage expectations. via GIPHY But yall, its not even spring yet, which means we have a lot to do:   rewatch the entire series, and (very optional) all of  The Real L Word; worry over what Jennys role in this whole thing is going to be; try to figure out if Shanes style game will have changed at all; re-mourn the loss of Dana. And I mean, this is Book Riotâ€"we need to read a bunch of books before then. Im here to help. Ive composed a list of 10 books to help prepare you for the sequel. When it finally drops, we shall all run to our screens and ignore our responsibilities, knowing that weve done our reading, our prep work, and that the fashion can only have improved. (Right?) 10 Books To Get You Ready For The L Word Sequel Eros The Bittersweet by Anne Carson In the first season of  The L Word, Jenny and Marina bond over Anne Carsons book  Eros the Bittersweet, which Jenny says was life-changing for her. Im Team Jennys The Worst, but my low opinion of Jenny aside, I would be remiss if I didnt list Carsons work here. Laura Deen Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki The new graphic novel by Mariko Tamaki, author of  This One Summer, will be out in May 2019. If youre looking for a graphic novel that explores toxic lesbian relationships, friendship, and young love, this is going to be your jam. Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family  by Amy Ellis Nutt Transgender issues have moved out of the fringe and more into the mainstream in recent years, and so I hope that the reboot of  The L Word will use a careful hand in creating trans visibility. Thanks to books like this one, people are gaining awareness and understanding of what its like to be trans, and that makes it a great pick for gearing up for the show. My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi This manga memoir tells the story of one young womans exploration of her sexuality, her mental health, and her coming of age story. The artwork is beautiful and interesting, and the story captures one part of the scope of lesbian sexual experiences, a part that might feel lonely or isolated when compared to  The L Word.   Transcendent: The Years Best Transgender Speculative Fiction  Edited by K.M. Szpara Theres an old trend in literature, to kill off that which is different or dangerous; transgender characters have had their fair share of this trend. Thats why  Transcendent is a cool book: this collection features 15 stories of transformation, of transgender speculative fiction wherein no one dies or ceases being, but rather transforms, transcends, and lives. Treasure by Rebekah Weatherspoon I found out about this book from a list on Autostraddle, and Im heading over to one-click it as soon as Im done with this list. This butch-femme romance features Alexis, a college freshman whos dealing with some mental health issues as well as her parents disappointments; Trisha is a slightly older transfer student and classmate of Alexiss. But Alexis has also seen Trisha before:   she was a stripper at Alexiss sisters bachelorette party. This is a sweet romance about women who are attracted to each other but each have plenty of their own stuff going on. Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole The third installment in Coles Reluctant Royals series, and the first from an LGBT voice,  Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is Likotsis story of her whirlwind almost-romance and the second chance romance that has us rooting for our heroines. And since polar opposites are super fun, we have buttoned-up assistant-to-the-prince Likotsi, and jewelry designer, maker, and badass family woman Fabiola. Just two women and their feelings hanging out for one day in New York. (And excitingâ€"this book is now available in paperback.) Right Here, Right Now by Georgia Beers Lacey Chamberlain is an organized, well-planned accountant/financial advisor. But when a marketing firm moves into the office space next to hers, they push Lacey well beyond her limits:   loud music, stinky food, kickball in the hallway. But the one thing the firm has going for it is Alicia Wright, a free-spirited beauty determined to make Lacey like her. Opposites may attract, but to what end? And can these two women really make that work? Would You Rather by Katie Heaney Katie Heaneys first book was published when she was 25 and chronicles her journey as a single woman waiting for the right guy. But her second book,  Would You Rather, takes a surprising turn. This collection of essays tells Heaneys story of realizing she was gay, meeting the right girl, and navigating life as a freshly out lesbian. And whats the first chapter about?  The L Word.   When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perry Katie Daniels, down-home Kentucky native, has just been dumped by her fiancé when she finds herself in an office with self-assured New Yorker Cassidy Price, kicking ass, taking names, and wearing a mens suit. Another opposites attract romance, this book is also notable for its subplot, the sale and closure of Cassidys beloved gay bar, the one that was home for her as a young lesbian in New York. For more queer books, check out 15 Trans, Non-Binary, and Non-Conforming Writers to Support; The Best Queer Books of 2018; and 2019 YA Books Starring Queer Girls

10 Books to Read Before THE L WORD Comes Back

10 Books to Read Before THE L WORD Comes Back In case youre not plugged in to lesbian Twitter, theres (finally) new buzz about The L Word reboot. Its been a hundred years since 2017 when we first started hearing serious teasers about The L Word coming back. ‘The L Word’ Sequel Series in Development at Showtime https://t.co/AejghMA6Oo via @variety Ilene Chaiken (@ilenechaiken) July 11, 2017 We grasped our phones in our hands and delighted in the crumbs creator Ilene Chaiken and stars Jennifer Beals (Bette), Katherine Moennig (Shane), and Leisha Hailey (Alice) threw to us. Its on. Think more rebel yell than reboot. ??#TheLWord https://t.co/SJ3S5bpLc1 Jennifer Beals (@jenniferbeals) July 11, 2017 But finally we have an update! The sequel to the groundbreaking series about a group of lesbian women living and loving in Los Angeles is due by the end of the year. Showtime has ordered eight episodes to start, and we can only hope that might mean even more in the future. Its real. So excited! https://t.co/6IMF4HuA4P Ilene Chaiken (@ilenechaiken) January 31, 2019 The L Word was iconic, and bonkers, and broke a mold that made some lesbians feel seen for the first time. It was all we hadâ€"young lesbians in not-LA could actually see other lesbians living and interacting and falling in love. But theres also a lot of really valid criticism on how the show handled race, socioeconomic issues (how the hell does Shane afford to live next door to Bette and Tina?), and transgender issues, among others. The shows first iteration ended in 2009, before we saw the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell; before marriage equality became the law of the land; and in our current political landscape, with our current administration in place, I have to wonder how Chaiken and her team of writers will address the aforementioned issues. (Also, will Carmen and Shane get back together? Because they need to. The whole thing went to pot after Shane set fire to that. And actress Sarah Shahi has confirmed she will be in the sequel, so…) Im also reaching for the wisdom of Roxane Gay:   she wrote in her essay Girls, Girls, Girls in  Bad Feminist about the extreme pressure we put on movies and TV shows to represent the full spectrum of experience. [A]ll we want is everything from each movie or television show or book that promises to offer a new voice, a relatable voice, an important voice. We want, and rightly so, to believe our lives deserve to be new, relatable, and important. We want to see more complex, nuanced depictions of what it really means to be whoever we are or were or hope to be. We just want so much. We just need so much. Point being:   I have a lot of complicated feelings here. Deep breath. Manage expectations. via GIPHY But yall, its not even spring yet, which means we have a lot to do:   rewatch the entire series, and (very optional) all of  The Real L Word; worry over what Jennys role in this whole thing is going to be; try to figure out if Shanes style game will have changed at all; re-mourn the loss of Dana. And I mean, this is Book Riotâ€"we need to read a bunch of books before then. Im here to help. Ive composed a list of 10 books to help prepare you for the sequel. When it finally drops, we shall all run to our screens and ignore our responsibilities, knowing that weve done our reading, our prep work, and that the fashion can only have improved. (Right?) 10 Books To Get You Ready For The L Word Sequel Eros The Bittersweet by Anne Carson In the first season of  The L Word, Jenny and Marina bond over Anne Carsons book  Eros the Bittersweet, which Jenny says was life-changing for her. Im Team Jennys The Worst, but my low opinion of Jenny aside, I would be remiss if I didnt list Carsons work here. Laura Deen Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki The new graphic novel by Mariko Tamaki, author of  This One Summer, will be out in May 2019. If youre looking for a graphic novel that explores toxic lesbian relationships, friendship, and young love, this is going to be your jam. Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family  by Amy Ellis Nutt Transgender issues have moved out of the fringe and more into the mainstream in recent years, and so I hope that the reboot of  The L Word will use a careful hand in creating trans visibility. Thanks to books like this one, people are gaining awareness and understanding of what its like to be trans, and that makes it a great pick for gearing up for the show. My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi This manga memoir tells the story of one young womans exploration of her sexuality, her mental health, and her coming of age story. The artwork is beautiful and interesting, and the story captures one part of the scope of lesbian sexual experiences, a part that might feel lonely or isolated when compared to  The L Word.   Transcendent: The Years Best Transgender Speculative Fiction  Edited by K.M. Szpara Theres an old trend in literature, to kill off that which is different or dangerous; transgender characters have had their fair share of this trend. Thats why  Transcendent is a cool book: this collection features 15 stories of transformation, of transgender speculative fiction wherein no one dies or ceases being, but rather transforms, transcends, and lives. Treasure by Rebekah Weatherspoon I found out about this book from a list on Autostraddle, and Im heading over to one-click it as soon as Im done with this list. This butch-femme romance features Alexis, a college freshman whos dealing with some mental health issues as well as her parents disappointments; Trisha is a slightly older transfer student and classmate of Alexiss. But Alexis has also seen Trisha before:   she was a stripper at Alexiss sisters bachelorette party. This is a sweet romance about women who are attracted to each other but each have plenty of their own stuff going on. Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole The third installment in Coles Reluctant Royals series, and the first from an LGBT voice,  Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is Likotsis story of her whirlwind almost-romance and the second chance romance that has us rooting for our heroines. And since polar opposites are super fun, we have buttoned-up assistant-to-the-prince Likotsi, and jewelry designer, maker, and badass family woman Fabiola. Just two women and their feelings hanging out for one day in New York. (And excitingâ€"this book is now available in paperback.) Right Here, Right Now by Georgia Beers Lacey Chamberlain is an organized, well-planned accountant/financial advisor. But when a marketing firm moves into the office space next to hers, they push Lacey well beyond her limits:   loud music, stinky food, kickball in the hallway. But the one thing the firm has going for it is Alicia Wright, a free-spirited beauty determined to make Lacey like her. Opposites may attract, but to what end? And can these two women really make that work? Would You Rather by Katie Heaney Katie Heaneys first book was published when she was 25 and chronicles her journey as a single woman waiting for the right guy. But her second book,  Would You Rather, takes a surprising turn. This collection of essays tells Heaneys story of realizing she was gay, meeting the right girl, and navigating life as a freshly out lesbian. And whats the first chapter about?  The L Word.   When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perry Katie Daniels, down-home Kentucky native, has just been dumped by her fiancé when she finds herself in an office with self-assured New Yorker Cassidy Price, kicking ass, taking names, and wearing a mens suit. Another opposites attract romance, this book is also notable for its subplot, the sale and closure of Cassidys beloved gay bar, the one that was home for her as a young lesbian in New York. For more queer books, check out 15 Trans, Non-Binary, and Non-Conforming Writers to Support; The Best Queer Books of 2018; and 2019 YA Books Starring Queer Girls

Comparing Islam And Christianity And Islam - 1731 Words

Every religion consists of separate beliefs that determine how they view the world and how they approach situations. Although some beliefs may overlap, there are still details that will be different due to preconceptions and fundamental beliefs. Comparing and contrasting Islam and Christianity, is a wonderful example of these differences based on fundamental beliefs. This concept is explored in the rest of this work through critically accessing Christian and Muslim views on the question of origin, identity, meaning and purpose, morality, and destiny. Islam and Christianity are in agreement that the origin of both living things and man were created by God himself. The Qu ‘ran states that Allah (God) created the heavens and earth in six†¦show more content†¦This means that man is above animals, but they are meant to respect and care for them. Muslims are taught that animals should be respected and they should only slaughter them in a proper Islamic manner (Abdul-Rahman, 2004). It is also explained to them that they may only bring harm to animals that may be eaten, or else they must seek forgiveness from Allah (Abdul-Rahman, 2004). In the bible, it is explained that man was created above the earth and animals, but it is importance that man appreciates his creations (Gutierrez, 2014). It is inferred that Christians should be activists for animal rights, but it is not clearly stated (Weider Gutierrez, 2014). Although Christians are meant to do good and treat Gods creations well, they believe they are destined to stray from this because of the â€Å"original sin† of man (Nigosian, 2004;2003). Therefore, many Christians explain that being human means that you are an imperfect sinner. Muslims do not share this idea. Islam explains that sin is not innate and that individuals have the ability to either do good or bad and that it is their responsibility to make the right decision (Nigosian, 2004;2003). 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Review Of Hairspray By John Waters - 1319 Words

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The Recently Leaked Secret to Personal Essay Samples for Graduate School Application Discovered

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Donnes poem, Essay Example For Students

Donnes poem, Essay The final stanza of His Coy Mistress, is almost a mixture of one and two, he begins to flatter her again just as he did in stanza one, but is still very threatening as her was in stanza two. The opening line is: Now therefore, while the youthful hue sits on thy skin like morning dew this is the flattering part but in a weird sort of way as he is saying to her, while youre still youthful and beautiful we should just enjoy time and have fun. All throughout the stanza he continues to flatter her: At every pore with instant fires He means the passion within you. Moreover he begins to go on about time again and exaggerates that the should both have fun while they are still young, attack the relationship, and enjoy and get every bit they can out of it. This is shown in the line: Now let us sport us while we may; and now, like amrous birds of prey, rather at once our time devour It seems as if he is trying his best to mislead her. This is shown as at one minute he is giving her compliments then the next he turns around and tips it all on its head and starts nagging her about time and how they should spend it wisely. Personally, I think that Marvell wants the time to go by faster but he doesnt want it to go to waste. This Is shown when he says: Than languish in his slow-chappd power This basically means that he thinks they shouldnt take their relationship slowly and that they should have as much fun to make the time go fasters, he putting the saying: time flies when you having fun Into practice. In addition to this he again goes on about them just going for it but he manages to put it in a strange context. He does this by refering to himself as strength and refers to the women as sweetness he then says that they should: roll all our strength, and all our sweetness, up into one ball; and tear our pleasures with rough strife Hes almost saying that they should roll into one, dont wait for anybody or anyone else and to go for it while we still can. Finally the final three lines of this stanza are very over the top, he then moves on to talk about the fact that they cant control the sun, and they can not stop time, but they can make it go faster, we know this as he says Thus, though we cannot make our sun stand still, yet we will make him run this final stanza represents the famous saying Carpe Diem which is Latin for Seize the Day is basically means to just enjoy life and make the most of everyday which is what Marvell is telling her to do. In both of these poems the womens thoughts and feelings on the situation that they are both in arent expressed very well. Especially in To His Coy Mistress where we dont hear of the women at all, she just seems to be listening exactly to what hes saying. I think this is because she is quite confused by the whole poem, as she probably feels quite flattered one moment to quite scared the next, to then feeling them both at one. I dont think she knows what to make of it all. If I were to put myself in her position and I only read the second stanza I would feel very offended by what he was saying. Thy beauty shall not be found hes basically telling her that shes going to be old and ugly one day, and then he will not want her. Its not the thing that most women want to hear, and not the best way to try and charm someone into bed. Whereas the women in The Flea although we dont get to hear voice her opinion, we still get a good idea of what she feels. We get this idea from the first stanza,that she is a religious person as he tends to back up most of his arguments with the idea of religion. We also can see that in the second stanza she tries to leave, again it is not voiced from her but we know because Marvell says Oh stay which gives us the idea that she wants to go. Julius Caesar is one of William Shakespeare's plays EssayI also think there is a conceit in this poem too, and furthermore it is time as like The Flea in Donnes poem, Marvell refers back to time to back-up his argument, whereas Donne uses the flea. He is forever bringing up how little of it they have and that they shouldnt let it go to waste, or slowly and that they should do all they can to make it go by quicker. For example Times winged chariot running near that sentence can also be called a personification, as a chariot as been given characteristics of and animal to exaggerate quick movement. Each of the two poems have very similar structures, they both have three stanzas each, and each stanza uses a different tone to try and persuade their women. In The Flea Donne structures the poem very simply, he is being straight to the point and doesnt take away the effect of how he is writing. He uses codicil at the end of each stanza (a codicil is the last three lines of each stanza, he does this to sum up his points, and leaves his strongest points to the end). Also these codicils rhyme. He uses rhyming couplets in the first six lines of all the three stanzas. The rhythm shows the confidence that he has got around the woman, and shows that he thinks he will easily get her into bed for his own pleasure and the argument. Marvell also uses rhyming couplets, he does this to reflect the simplicity of sex. His poem is very highly punctuated. In conclusion the two poems have been written so try and get a woman to sleep with the men. But both men do this in different ways, Donne uses very persuasive and lawyer like language, whereas Marvell goes from flattering her to trying to persuade her to quite blatantly trying to scare her, to a mixture of the two. But they are both very similar as they use far fetched ideas to back up their ideas. I think that Donne uses a more far fetched idea than Marvell, and because of this Donne would be less successful in achieving what he wants. Also Marvell would be more successful as he compliments his women and he exaggerates how much she means to him, he flatters her and awful lot, which is what a woman wants to hear. Its almost as if Donne is trying to persuade her into bed, whereas Marvell charms her, most women would rather be charmed into bed than persuaded, and also because of this I think he would be more likely to get her into bed. I personally preferred His Coy Mistress to The Flea mostly because its a lot easier to understand first time round, unlike The Flea which takes a lot more reading between the lines. I favored the language used in Marvells poem and I also liked the way he put forward his argument of time. I was able to relate more to Marvell poem, as Ive never heard an argument been put forward using anything as ridiculous as a Flea, I also can see how she would feel after reading parts of this poem loved and adored. I do appreciate Donnes poem, but I dont appreciate it as much mostly because its not as romantic, and I dont see how something as beautiful and as complicated as love can be compared to something as ugly and simple as a flea. The language in The Flea is also aggressive and pushy in some parts. The manipulation through out the poem is what brought me to dislike it and the theme.

The Industrial Revolution Essays - Socialism, Marxist Theory

The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution was a period in history when mankind found innovative and efficient ways of producing goods, manufacturing services and creating new methods of transportation. This not only revolutionized the way the market system functioned, but also changed the way people perceived their status in society and what they required as basic necessities. However, the price that humanity was forced to pay for the emergence of the Industrial Revolution greatly outweighed the rewards that it brought alongside its origin. Prior to the Industrial Age, the Western European market operated on a simple "putting-out" system. The average producer was able to manufacture a product in the same area that he or she lived on and the demand for that product was usually set by a few local consumers. The process was easy and simple, provided that the product being created was always required by someone else. However, the invention of Machinery and all of its accompanying peripherals allowed producers to start manufacturing on a mass scale. With factories placed in central locations of the townships (known as centralization), the previous system was dismantled and categorized into steps. No longer would one person be required to build, market or transport their product since the new system introduced the art of specialization. Specialization allowed a person to perform a single task and guarantee them wages as a source of income. However, as wonderful as this might seem, this new system led to the emergence of a n working class (proletariat) and forced them to depend on market conditions in order to survive as producers. Although seemingly content at first, those who became employed by these factories were immediately subjected to deplorable conditions. Arnold Toynbee made a scholarly assessment of this new wave of socio-economic behavior and concluded that the working class is suffering due to a series of hardships that make their lives miserable. He cited low wages, long hours, unsafe conditions, no provisions for old age, a discipline determined by machine and whole families being left with a low income rate as being a recurring problem that exploited the integrity and efficiency of Industrialization. This subsequently led to a period of "depersonalization" which meant that the employer-employee relationship was deteriorating in exchange for this new system. No longer could a worker befriend his boss or maintain a stable friendship since the divisions between their market classes made this al most impossible. One relied on the other for subsistence and therefore this dependency gave the property owners an upper edge in terms of negotiating income and support. Since the proletariat owned nothing but his labour, his abuse was imminent at the hands of some ruthless bourgeoisie. Clearly, this revolution was not aiding all the citizenry of Western culture. Since European man had found a way to increase the amount of products being manufactured, he also found a way to speed up the process through specialization and Urbanization. The growth of giant factories in Manchester, England skyrocketed from 77,000 in 1801 to 303,000 in 1850. People began leaving their countryside rural areas in exchange for an Urban life lead by the clock. The farm worker became the factory worker literally overnight in order to compete with these new market forces that had swept across Western Europe. T.S. Ashton, a prolific historian, saw this transition as being a positive force during the inauguration of the Industrial juggernaut. He believed that with Industrialization and Urbanization there existed a greater stability of consumption since a regularity in employment meant that goods were always being produced and transactions were ensuring that a greater proportion of the population was benefitting. He lauded the existence of a large class of workers since guaranteed lower prices because more people were well above the level of poverty. Be this as it may, Karl Marx had a radically different opinion on the effects of Industrialization. He was disgusted by the fact that the new working class was always at the mercy of their own employers and depended too much on the market. This dependency, he preached, would lead to an uprising involving the collective powers of the proletariat. This prophetic warning would lead to many other revolutions, most notably the Bolshevik revolution in Russia, and opened a new age of human suffering and decadence. In conclusion, the Industrial Revolution presented mankind with a miracle that changed the fabric of human behavior and social interaction. Eventually, it even influenced political ideologies and spread across the four corners of the Earth. However, in its silent and seemingly innocent way, the majority of the population in Western Europe