I find that there are always going to be criticisms over every work- I mean that is also a part of what we do as students. However, it is easy to point the finger at Muscio and Ensler because they are in a risky position going against the grain and the patriarchal standard. I admire their enthusiasm and hard work they have dedicated to their projects. I think their messages are clear and from re-reading Ensler and Muscio it becomes evident that they are not forcing people to believe everything they say, but they want readers/ viewers to take something from it- whatever it maybe. These pieces are valuable bc if you don't like what they have to say, well then you might be motivated to write your own book on the topic. The best thing a work can do is spark questions and encourage dialogue. Our ways of life and everything we do should not be taken for granted and we should really think as women and as a humanity of women and men, about many of these topics and how they really impact society. Progress is in little steps and it does not necessarily have to be positive or negative. These two women as annoying or problematic as they may be are really doing a service to society and its supposed ideals by writing these pieces.
Oh and Lauren, I think that topic sounds really interesting. It would be a great comparison to spin off of.