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"What has real feminism to do with sitting around in circles talking about our feelings and menstruation?" HAHAHA.  First of all, I'd like to say that Ms. Hoff seems a little bitter about the way women's studies classes are being taught.  That said, I think she does raise a valid concern.  Most people today (women and men alike) hear the word "feminist" and a negative connotation is automatically thrown with it.  Forget the fact that you do not have to be a bra-burning, man-hating, same-sex-loving girl to be a feminist.  Forget the fact that you can be a strong, independent, normal girl and be a feminist.  Instead, most people hear "feminist" and automatically throw that first connotation right onto it which is a shame.  Unlike our dear author, I thought the rules that one class presents to it's students at the beginning of the semester was a fantastic idea.  It forces the student to enter the class with an open mind and realize that feminism was a movement fighting oppression just like most other movements.  One has to go into the class and acknowledge that oppression exists and that you have to respect your classmate's rights.  I disagree with her statement that "anything said in the classroom should be repeatable outside."  Yes, I believe that students should not be ashamed to speak their opinion, but when discussing such a tough topic, the fact that someone is voicing their opinion should be enough.  If they don't want that repeated outside the walls of their classroom, they shouldn't have to worry about it.  I believe it teaches students to respect and trust one another.  To be honest, our dear Ms. Hoff kind of bugged me.  --Kelly Wuyscik