By using something to its full, we engage in the exploitation of that particular object (Oxford Dictionaries). In this context, the word “exploit” sounds harmless. However, when used to describe actions done to a person, the word takes on a harsher meaning. Eli Clare makes his understanding of the word clear in his text: to exploit someone is to act selfishly. For Clare, when done with self-serving desires, exploitation is essentially “pure thievery (Clare 91).”

Please begin reading Anna Strosser's memoir Who Cares the week of November 17th.  Please post some thoughts on the memoir and some questions you'd like to pose to Anna in class on 12/2 by November 30th at 5pm. 

Past Posting Prompts...

A posting is due by 5pm on Sunday 11/2/14; how does this article align with prevalent assessment frames for working with older adults (see Silverstone from Week 8)?  You might also comment on the impact of social constructions of old age, race, gender, or class as they relate to the tone of this article. 

    In Exile and Pride, Eli Clare discusses multiple topics that range from freedom and sexuality to disability. Each topic is usually kept confidential from other beings, unless they are close relations. But, Eli provides personal insights and teachings since he has lived with the struggles that each topic adds. Many of his short stories, that are packs into the book, concludes with writing personal reflections in which he tries to end his material oppression. He uses the reflections to reflect on times where he felt shame, without actually using the exact term.