The average homes probably have basements that can be essential to the entire home or even apart of the home as for others it can just be an empty space waiting to be filled with ideas and decorations. The basement in my home could be seen as a waste of space but if you look a little closer it is not a waste but an unfinished project. Upon entering what seems to be a barren wasteland, there is a television with a tv stand and cable box. There are a couple of clothing bins in random places and there are a couple of home depot items in the corner. There is an uninstalled door and ceiling that is waiting to be apart of the basement. My nephew's toys are randomly scattered around the floor. This windowless room seems like a dark place that we use as a disorganized storage unit.
The fact that these items are not really being used sets the meaning for the basement. No one enters this room, therefor we place all unused items here. We have an unused room for unused items. I mean why would we spend so much time on a space that would not be shared with anyone. The last time the basement was actually useful was when my brother lived down there for about four months. Even then, the lingering sense of emptiness took over that windowless room.
The basement is just a place for items that don't fit into the house. It represents us in a way. I'm not sure if we aren't ready to tackle the project that is our basement or if we just don't find importance in making something we never use beautiful.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
"I love my body" Victoria Secret
Victoria Secret is a worldwide company selling products from lingerie to windbreakers that people buy on a daily basis, but when did they begin to sell the idea that the only way to love your body is to look bony like the girls above? This advertisement, displayed in late 2014, is essentially advertising the company's new "body" bra line, but they are indirectly trying to get the audience to notice the bodies of the women. The slogan "I love my body" is implying that in order to love your body you have to be tall and skinny with no imperfections.
Seen that the models look young and are of different races it is obvious that Victoria Secret is trying to get women to buy their product and buy into the idea that the bra could make you love your body and look skinner. This advertisement was not suppose to insult women of different sizes but encourage them to buy their new bra line. The company may have used the thin models to draw attention to other skinny women their size. When was the last time you seen a larger women go shop in Victoria Secret? I haven't seen one when I go with my friends, have you?
In my opinion, not only the ad but the entire company is trying to sell young sexy skinny woman and exclude those woman who don't fit into their "body" line. They do this by making the biggest size of their bras a 36 DD, making their models look perfect knowing that their is no perfect body.
Seen that the models look young and are of different races it is obvious that Victoria Secret is trying to get women to buy their product and buy into the idea that the bra could make you love your body and look skinner. This advertisement was not suppose to insult women of different sizes but encourage them to buy their new bra line. The company may have used the thin models to draw attention to other skinny women their size. When was the last time you seen a larger women go shop in Victoria Secret? I haven't seen one when I go with my friends, have you?
In my opinion, not only the ad but the entire company is trying to sell young sexy skinny woman and exclude those woman who don't fit into their "body" line. They do this by making the biggest size of their bras a 36 DD, making their models look perfect knowing that their is no perfect body.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Cartoon Analysis: Peppa Pig
Most people in our generation can recall being in front of a television as a child to pass time by or when your parent is busy. If you're not familiar with this scene maybe you've witnessed it with your younger siblings or relatives who has been put in this predicament. However, aside from leisure time, does watching particular children shows say anything about what's normal and how people should react to certain situations? Maybe the shows that children watch are trying to portray and instill social norms in their mind so they know how to "act" and what to expect.
There are many children TV shows that display these norms and one of them is Peppa Pig which creates an almost perfect happy family of pigs that live like humans. Peppa Pig has the ideal family of a mother, father, and two children a boy and a girl. The show creates this ideal family because it is what society wants and that is what you're expected to do when you have your own family. Everyone in this show is always happy and there is rarely ever a conflict between any of the characters.
In this show both of the kids are very energetic and are very close to each other. Peppa pig is the oldest daughter and is always ready to play outside and be with her friends. She always asks questions and wants to help out with everything. the fact that her character is the oldest child that still is somewhat mature protects her innocence. She is also the most important character emphasizing that children and adolescence is important. The youngest brother, George is mostly quite and loves to play with his sister and friends. He is not really aware of certain things that go on around him and he always wants to be active like his older sister. I believe that the writers are trying to show that if a pig is willing to be active and not lazy, like they're usually portrayed, then the child should also be active and imaginative. The adults in this how are not really focused on as they have little roles in the show. Peppa's mother works from home and still cooks for the children while the dad occasionally helps. The little significance of the adults is also shown through their names because they are always called "momma" and "pappa."
This TV show displays energy in children, friendliness, and family norms. Peppa pig also shows that there are never any real problems as everything is solved quickly and the show ends with everyone being happy and laughing. Valuing innocence and simplicity is the focus of the show through all the characters.
There are many children TV shows that display these norms and one of them is Peppa Pig which creates an almost perfect happy family of pigs that live like humans. Peppa Pig has the ideal family of a mother, father, and two children a boy and a girl. The show creates this ideal family because it is what society wants and that is what you're expected to do when you have your own family. Everyone in this show is always happy and there is rarely ever a conflict between any of the characters.
In this show both of the kids are very energetic and are very close to each other. Peppa pig is the oldest daughter and is always ready to play outside and be with her friends. She always asks questions and wants to help out with everything. the fact that her character is the oldest child that still is somewhat mature protects her innocence. She is also the most important character emphasizing that children and adolescence is important. The youngest brother, George is mostly quite and loves to play with his sister and friends. He is not really aware of certain things that go on around him and he always wants to be active like his older sister. I believe that the writers are trying to show that if a pig is willing to be active and not lazy, like they're usually portrayed, then the child should also be active and imaginative. The adults in this how are not really focused on as they have little roles in the show. Peppa's mother works from home and still cooks for the children while the dad occasionally helps. The little significance of the adults is also shown through their names because they are always called "momma" and "pappa."
This TV show displays energy in children, friendliness, and family norms. Peppa pig also shows that there are never any real problems as everything is solved quickly and the show ends with everyone being happy and laughing. Valuing innocence and simplicity is the focus of the show through all the characters.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The Individual Tackling Society
Amahd Young
Ms. Parham
AP La+C
January 14, 2015
Everyone in this room may agree that at one point in your life you questioned your role in society as an individual. Maybe you’ve always seen it as you were the ant or test subject surrounded by things and people who would predict your life and future, but what if I told you it’s the opposite? What if it is up to you to predict society’s future and your own life only being influenced by the things society has to offer. There are many ways in which society can shape the individual and there are ways in which the individual can shape society. Society and the individual will always have a gap but the question you have to ask yourself is; is it up to me or is it up to society to bridge that gap?
The individual can be seen at the puppet master of society, holding all the strings that are connected to society itself. The puppet master creates the show and is able to make his/her own ending and beginning with little limitations. The individual is able to let go both metaphorically and literally, as the control is not in society’s hands, it’s in the individuals.
Although the individual is capable of holding the power over society, society can still influence the individual as it already has done to most of you at a very young age. Society has impacted your individuality because of the way you grew up viewing your surroundings which set or instilled certain images and situations in your mind. Based on psychology, these images and situations is what you build your life around, comparing everything to the standards society set for you as a child and the standards it is still setting for you as I speak. However as an individual it is up to you to let “the wilderness rise up to you” (Wallace Stevens). Do not become “grey and bare” because of society because you’re capable of taking on society and shaping it to your liking.
So the next time you have a moment to yourself and you’re thinking about your place in society make sure you know that itis your choice to let society shape you or whether you are going to shape society.
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