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Convocation 2023: Stephanie Land

Questions to Contemplate - Discussing Maid

Whether you're participating in a group discussion or writing a paper about the book, we'll provide you with questions and ideas to get you started on delving deeper into Land's work.

Want to discuss Maid with others? Bobcat Browse Book Group will be discussing the book on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Meet in the library atrium (First floor of the library across from Brewed Awakening) from 12 - 1 p.m.. Bring your lunch, coffee and cookies provided. Click here to RSVP.

Discussion Questions for Maid:

  1. What did you think of Maid? Would you recommend this book? If so, please explain.
  2. Who is the intended audience?
  3. What did you want to know more (or less) about?
  4. What were some themes present in this text?
  5. Is there a social commentary in Maid? Please explain.
  6. Are there similar books that you would recommend? If so, why?
  7. Do you find Land’s story inspiring? How so?
  8. What are the key takeaways from Maid?
    1. Was there anything that surprised you?
    2. Were your pre-existing conceptions of poverty, minimum-wage jobs, and domestic labor changed?