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I could definitely relate to this week's readings because the internet and technology have long been something that I enjoy. I remember how excited I was to make my first website. However, my experience was a little different. I didn't make it so that I could have my own "room"; it wasn't sparkly or pink or anything. The sole purpose of my site was to keep my family updated and connected with each other. That, in a nutshell, is what I like most about the internet - you can connect with people, even those you've never met. That's something that I think is really useful in third wave feminism, especially because we're fighting for sisterhood on a global level. What I found most interesting in the readings was being able to see how different cultures utilize technology. For example, we have "Girls in Ghana Get Computerized" which is super awesome. However, we also have missbimbo.com (which is featured on about-face.org which was mentioned on t...