Hello everyone, my name is Amirah. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m currently a sophomore studying criminal justice. I’ve always wanted to study criminal justice, but I do have interest in other majors/subjects. I think business and fashion will always be something that catches my eye. Some of my hobbies are going to the gym, reading, and shopping. I try making the gym a priority even with work and school to stay active and healthy. I’m from New York and I love it here. I appreciate the fast paced environment and the city vibe. I value my family, myself, and my passions. I believe valuing yourself is incredibly important, especially as a woman. Misogyny being so active in this era can make it hard to see your self worth and dim your confidence, but I made it a goal to prioritize valuing myself this year. My hopes and dreams (long term) are to experience pure happiness and success. Specifically, I’d like to eventually graduate law school and live out my dream of being a criminal lawyer. I see a prestigious career, traveling, and a healthy lifestyle in my future. I’m taking this course because although it does not connect to my major, I am very passionate about women’s studies. I feel that as a woman, it is important to study my gender. Femininity and taking pride in your sexuality is significant to me because it has helped me be more confident in who I am and understand that respect is everything as a woman. As I mentioned earlier, misogyny can make many women feel undervalued. I’m looking forward to learning more about what it means to be a woman and learning more about other genders. A show I would recommend is The Handmaid’s tale. Many people may see this as just a show that strips women of their rights, but there’s a bigger message behind that. Although going through extreme oppression, they still choose to work as a team to escape the town, showing how women can conquer against the odds. Legally Blonde is also a movie I’d recommend, even though most have already given it a watch. I remember feeling empowered at a young age seeing Reese Witherspoon work in a man dominant field and maintain her femininity at the same time. Always made me laugh and gave me a confidence booster at the same time! Well, I’m looking forward to this class and good luck to everyone this semester!