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Surprise Pregnancies, Sensationalized T.V., and the Unruly Body

Posted on February 6, 2011 by ourbodystories

I have just discovered TLC’s show I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant. The program is in its fourth season and all the while I never knew about its hyper-sensationalized, dramatic stories of bodily terror. After reading viewer comments and several … Continue reading →

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The Visual Essay: Process & Realization

Posted on October 6, 2010 by ourbodystories

Here begins an experimental project, a challenge with visual discourse. This is my first visual essay. I decided to use the visual essay assignment as a way to create a dialogue about how our bodies are socially disciplined. Once I … Continue reading →

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