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
The fact that we are lucky enough to live in a country where you have the choice to be any religion and we have some many ethnicities makes it sad to think that racism and stereotypes will forever be a part of our culture.
ReplyDeleteEvery culture had its pros and cons. This happens to be one of ours.
ReplyDeleteWhen you say "overdramatic," are you referring to the man in the video, or to the woman in the video?
ReplyDeleteI'm referring to both the man and woman. It was very exaggerated acting and it looked very unreal.
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