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What is the main difference in focus between popular literature and academic texts regarding fetal development?
Popular literature emphasizes milestones during mid- and late pregnancy, while academic texts focus on the complex early events of organogenesis.
List two specific milestones mentioned in popular literature relating to fetal development around the six-month mark.
Growth of eyebrows and secretion of waxy vernix.
How do popular media sources generally portray the early months of pregnancy compared to later months?
They generally pass over the early months quickly, focusing instead on details from mid- to late pregnancy.
What are 'vernix' and 'lanugo,' and why are they significant during fetal development?
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What environmental issues are notably absent from discussions in popular literature about pregnancy?
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Why might writers of public educational materials avoid discussing certain environmental threats to pregnancy?
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How do the descriptions used in popular pregnancy literature create emotional engagement for mothers-to-be?
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What standard health concern is widely discussed in various books and periodicals regarding pregnancy?
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What significant event has occurred in Ciudad Juarez over the past 11 years?
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What is suggested to be the reason behind the seeming impunity for the murderers in Ciudad Juarez?
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What does the author mean by 'the writing on the bodies of the brutally murdered women'?
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What types of violence are emphasized in the essay concerning the murders in Ciudad Juarez?
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What role does masculinity play in the context of violence in the region, as suggested in the essay?
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What do the murders in Ciudad Juarez reveal about the power dynamics in the region?
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How does the essay characterize the relationship between local authorities and the murders?
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What does the term 'pact of fraternity' imply in the context of violence described in the essay?
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What sacrifices do individuals in the collective refer to in the context of totalitarian unity?
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How does Juarense media respond to external criticisms according to the passage?
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What underlying message does the media convey about local violence in Ciudad Juárez?
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What does the author imply about the role of truth in the context of local powers in Ciudad Juárez?
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How does the notion of totalitarianism relate to 'secret societies' as described by Hannah Arendt?
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What is the significance of comparing local murderers to external vigilantes in the given context?
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What does the term 'provincial totalitarianism' imply about the nature of governance in Ciudad Juárez?
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What effect has the external threat narrative had on the people of Ciudad Juárez?
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What does the term 'impunity' refer to in the context of violence against women at the border?
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How does the border environment contribute to the phenomenon of human trafficking?
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In what way does the justice system exhibit inertia regarding crimes against women at the border?
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What is implied by the phrase 'seal of strict silence' regarding the actions of powerful individuals?
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What role does economic power play in the context of the border and violence against women?
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Why is the pattern of attacks and murders of women described as having a 'similar modus operandi' significant?
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What does the phrase 'land stolen from the desert' suggest about economic expansion at the border?
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How is the concept of territorial appreciation related to drug trafficking at the border?
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How does the text describe the relationship between sovereignty and the annihilation of equivalent attributions in others?
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What is implied by the concept of cannibalism in relation to power dynamics in the text?
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In what way does the act of rape exemplify domination according to the text?
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What does the phrase 'making live or letting die' reveal about the nature of complete sovereignty?
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According to the author, why is the power of death inadequate for claiming sovereignty?
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What role does psychological and moral subordination play in the exertion of sovereign power?
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How is the concept of war related to the display of power in the text?
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What is the significance of alterity in the context of domination as discussed in the text?
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How does the concept of 'rapina' relate to the broader themes of environmental and social injustice?
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What does the term 'feminicide' indicate in the context of systemic violence against women?
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In what way does understanding economic contexts help illuminate the events occurring in Ciudad Juárez?
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What insights can be gained from comparing the phenomena of environmental exploitation and violence against women?
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How does the systematic nature of violence and plundering described in the text relate to broader societal transformations?
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Why is it significant to analyze the connections between labor exploitation and violence against women?
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What role does geographical context play in understanding the violence faced by women in specific areas, such as Ciudad Juárez?
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How does the discourse on systemic violence push for a rereading of current global transformations?
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Study Notes
Academic vs Popular Pregnancy Literature
- Academic texts focus on the complex early stages of organ development (organogenesis).
- Academic texts also emphasize the hormonal changes that trigger labor and delivery.
- Popular literature often focuses on fetal development during the second and third trimesters, highlighting milestones like eyebrow growth, vernix secretion, and lanugo development.
Popular Literature Emphasis on Mid-to-Late Pregnancy
- Popular literature often describes a six-month-old fetus as about thirteen inches long and weighing over a pound.
- Popular literature details how the uterus rises above the belly button, causing the fetus to press against the uterine wall.
Disconnect Between Scientific Knowledge and Popular Pregnancy Information
- Despite scientific knowledge about environmental threats during pregnancy, these issues are often omitted from popular pregnancy literature.
- Popular literature typically focuses on traditional risks like rubella and smoking during pregnancy.
- This disconnect signifies a potential gap in the information provided to pregnant women regarding environmental hazards.
Ciudad Juarez & the Femicides
- Over the last 11 years, around 300 women have been murdered in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
- Despite many years of investigations, the authorities have identified only a few suspects, and have failed to gain public trust in their guilt.
- Public opinion, as well as international observers, have noted the impunity and protection of the murderers, both blatant.
- The brutal killings are a signature of a local and regional power, which also has national influence.
- These acts of violence represent the discretionary power of the perpetrators and their control over the territory and its resources.
The Nature of Sovereign Power
- Sovereign power is about control over life and death.
- The power to "make live or let die" is the ultimate form of sovereignty.
- The ability to control life is necessary for complete domination.
The Significance of the Border
- The border between the U.S. and Mexico is a space of economic disparity.
- The border represents a place of significant wealth disparity.
- The border is where most of the murders of women have taken place, with a consistent modus operandi.
Significance of Impunity and the Media
- The lack of action from the Justice system highlights the issue of impunity, a major theme within the crimes.
- The media plays a role in constructing a narrative of unity and discouraging dissent.
- Local media outlets are often complicit in concealing the truth and protecting local power structures.
The Rape of Territory
- The environment and labor are exploited in Ciudad Juarez, mirroring colonial practices.
- The word "rapina" (Portuguese for "plunder") shares a root with "rape" in English, implying systemic exploitation.
- The events in Ciudad Juarez offer insight into larger global transformations, and their impact on society.
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This quiz explores the differences between academic and popular pregnancy literature. It delves into the focus on organ development and hormonal changes in academic texts, while highlighting how popular literature portrays mid-to-late pregnancy milestones. Understand the potential disconnect between scientific knowledge and public information regarding pregnancy.