Posted on 06/27/2017 8:19:44 AM PDT by Academiadotorg
At what point does a graphic novel become pornographic? The English Departments that assign them don’t seem to care.
"For example, Ursinus College assigns the widely acclaimed and controversial Fun Home by Alison Bechdel in undergraduate literature courses,” Shannon Watkins, a policy associate at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal writes. “Bechdel's graphic novel is written as memoir, and discusses her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family."
"The reader follows Bechdel as she learns about her father’s homosexuality and her lesbianism. Bechdel's graphic novel is written as memoir, and discusses her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family."
"Another graphic novel, Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick, also is a popular choice on university syllabi and has been described as an 'intersectionally feminist text.' The book is about 'a woman’s failure to comply with her patriarchal overlords.'"
"Of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with reading about these topics or with discussing them," Watkins avers. "But what is particularly concerning about assigning these politically charged books is that it seems to be part of a larger push to rid the university of its traditional focus, and to push a social justice agenda."
Ya think? How did we miss these tomes at the Modern Language Association? Perhaps they blended in too well with the scenery.
Well, you are only two years older than Tom Berringer, who played the character. Just a reference to Major League where he was reading classic literature through comics to impress his old flame.
I learned to read on those before I started school - absolutely loved them.
Have managed to obtain all but a very select few of all the titles. The romance ones are hard to find at a decent price in good shape.
There are some graphic novels that are true literature. Maus comes to mind. Absolutely amazing story.
Antifagummer rides again! Trying once again to provide cover fire for the SJW agenda. Go Antifagummer!
That was a great movie...thanks
Those Classic Comics did lead me to taking the real deals out of the library. Great motivators.
You’re absolutely correct.
Me & my Antifa buddies forced this blogger to screw up his title.
We’re coming for you next.
I’ll bet she still hasn’t learned the connection between dysfunctional and homosexuality.
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