I have a different opionion on the elevator video. Everyone thought it was meant to racist, funny, or sexist even. Which says something about our culture. Did you ever think that maybe the video was meant to teach you a lesson or give you some insight to the issues going on today. I think that the whole point of making the videos was to make people aware of their actions. To show them that their reactions can be overdramatic. But what do you expect when that's how a lot of people are raised. I know my mom told me to never talk to strangers and to always use the buddy system. Our fear is from what we hear from others and we are subconsiously thinking that something bad is going to happen. Unfortunately I stereotype people right away and I'm sure I am not the only who does either. It has just become a habit for me. I am so used to everyone around me stereotyping that I just automatically do it too just to fit in. I know it is wrong and I hope someday I will be able to break the habit. I guess my point is that the woman stereotyped the man, just as bad as he stereotyped her. I believe that there will always be racism, sexist people, and lots of stereotypes in America. It is just the way our culture is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRfjLfyXYlA
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
What is Popular Culture?
Popular culture is the ever changing opinion of people today. The different kinds of attitudes, behavioral patterns, beliefs, customs, and knowledge of people everywhere. Popular culture is constantly evolving and originates from the people. To simplify the definition, popular culture is beliefs that are excepted and liked by many people.
By studying popular culture I will find out more about myself. I will be forced to have my own opinions without any influence. I will interpret things differently than I would have if I found out the information from someone else, who has already made their own opinion. By going out and actively reading and analyzing information I will learn a lot. An important fact that I will have to keep in mind is that to be succesful I will have to respect what I'm reading and remember that everything has meaning. I will come to understand messages and act upon them. I will learn about the things that form our culture and why people do things they do.
Popular culture will help me move forward in my career and schooling. Science is a major part of my education and it is constantly changing and evolving. I will have to stay updated on all major discoveries. My career goal in life is to become a veternarian. Therefore I will constantly have to be learning and stay up to date with the culture. Most importantly I will become more aware of the cultural differences in my everyday surroundings.
By studying popular culture I will find out more about myself. I will be forced to have my own opinions without any influence. I will interpret things differently than I would have if I found out the information from someone else, who has already made their own opinion. By going out and actively reading and analyzing information I will learn a lot. An important fact that I will have to keep in mind is that to be succesful I will have to respect what I'm reading and remember that everything has meaning. I will come to understand messages and act upon them. I will learn about the things that form our culture and why people do things they do.
Popular culture will help me move forward in my career and schooling. Science is a major part of my education and it is constantly changing and evolving. I will have to stay updated on all major discoveries. My career goal in life is to become a veternarian. Therefore I will constantly have to be learning and stay up to date with the culture. Most importantly I will become more aware of the cultural differences in my everyday surroundings.
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