Spring 2010 101 Research: Intellectual Freedom

Katie's Findings

Feminism and the Vagina Monologues

"Queerness, Disability, and The Vagina Monologues" By: Hall, Kim Q. Hypatia, Vol. 20, No. 1 (Winter 2005), pp. 99-119 Published by: Indiana University Press

This paper questions the connection between vaginas and feminist embodiment in The Vagina Monologues and considers how the text both challenges and reinscribes (albeit unintentionally) systems of patriarchy, compulsory heterosexuality, and ableism. It uses the Intersex Society of North America's critique as a point of departure and argue that the text offers theorists and activists in feminist, queer, and disability communities an opportunity to understand how power operates in both dominant discourses that degrade vaginas and strategies of feminist resistance that seek to reclaim and celebrate them.

Politics and the Vagina Monologues

Talking About "Down There": The Politics of Publicizing the Female Body through "The Vagina Monologues." By: Hammers, Michele L., Women's Studies in Communication; Fall 2006, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p220-243, 24p

This critical reading of "The Vagina Monologues" examines the play's circulation within dominant discourses of public and private and considers the ways in which the play works to reconfigure the female body and body-related issues as properly public. However, this article also begins to explore the potentially essentialist and reductive nature of the play's construction of female identity.

McCulloh's Panel on the Vagina Monologes

McCulloh discusses ‘Monologues’ banning. By: Asia Hege. The Gonzaga Bulletin; Spring 2010. http://www.gonzagabulletin.com/news/mcculloh-discusses-monologues-banning-1.1292248

A written overview of the Vagina Monologue panel led by Thayne McCulloh in response to protests against the ban.

Possible Alfino Help?

"Academic Freedom in a Catholic Context," debate with Fr. Robert Spitzer, February 25, 2002.

GU Staff Response to the Ban

Women’s and Gender Studies department questions use of University Events Policy. By Several University Faculty Members.The Gonzaga Bulletin; April 1 2010.

A letter to President McCulloh and the Board of Trustees regarding the ban on the Vagina Monologues. [1]

Nicole's Findings

The Currents of Catholicism

M Cathleen Kaveny. "The Perfect Storm. " America 8 May 2006: Research Library, ProQuest. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.

This article talks about the controversy over "The Vagina Monologues" illustrates the continuing tension between two views of how Catholicism should relate to contemporary culture.

---

Vagina Monologues on Notre Dame's Campus

"Success Stories: Colleges and Universities. " Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom 55.4 (2006): 211-212. Research Library, ProQuest. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.

This article talks about the University of Notre Dame will continue to allow a gay film festival and the play "Vagina Monologues" on campus, its president announced April 5.

---

McCulloh's Talk to GU Students

Hege, Asia. "McCulloh Discusses Monologue Banning." The Gonzaga Bulletin [Spokane] 1 Apr. 2010. The Gonzaga Online Bulletin. Gonzaga University, 1 Apr. 2010. Web. 11 Apr. 2010. <http://www.gonzagabulletin.com/news/mcculloh-discusses-monologues-banning-1.1292248>.

This article discusses Dr. Thayne McCulloh's talk to the students of Gonzaga University. He discusses the ban and why he chose to stand by Father Spitzer's decision. Has comments from students on what they think of McCulloh's talk.

---

Contemporary Art Compared to the Monologues

Miner, Skye. "Debate Over Monologues Continues: Students Feel Silenced." The Gonzaga Bulletin [Spokane] 26 Mar. 2010. The Gonzaga Online Bulletin. Gonzaga University, 26 Mar. 2010. Web. 11 Apr. 2010. <http://www.gonzagabulletin.com/arts-entertainment/debate-over-monologues-continues-students-feel-silenced-limited-1.1283006>.

This article compares contemporary music and art to the banning of the "Monologues". As well as addressing the plays "Take Me Out" and "Lysistrata" which were both controversial and both performed on campus.

---

Chicana Feminists at CSULB

Feminil, Conciencia. "Chicana Feminists Must Be Heard." Daily 49er [Long Beach] 4 Apr. 2010. The Daily 49er. CSU Long Beach. Web. 11 Apr. 2010. <http://www.daily49er.com/opinion/chicana-feminists-must-be-heard-1.2210967>.

This article is about the Chicana Feminist movement going on in Long Beach. I found it interesting that in Southern California they are having a problem with feminists being heard and with women's rights. This article mentions the history of the feminist movement at CSULB and it talks about what the women who attend CSULB are doing to fight stereotypes.

---

The Christian Perspective

Humphrys, Michael. "In Defense of Christian Perspective." The Gonzaga Bulletin [Spokane] 26 Mar. 2010. The Gonzaga Online Bulletin. Gonzaga University, 26 Mar. 2010. Web. 11 Apr. 2010. <http://www.gonzagabulletin.com/arts-entertainment/in-defense-of-christian-perspective-1.1283005>.

This article is about the Christian view of sex. It is a good reference for how the church looks at sex outside of marriage which is obviously something the "onologues" address. Also it gives good background into where Catholic universities might be coming from when banning the "Monologues".

---

Disrespectful Protest Outside of Crosby

This article looks at the protest that occurred in front of Crosby and how the protester's signs were very disrespectful. It addresses the issue of protesting with dignity and shows the more generous side of Gonzaga when it comes to clubs such as LGBT, CCASL, student run clubs, and Study Abroad.