Economic Injustice.
I had the same problem as Shennen, where I tried to leave a comment and it brought me to a blank page. I hear alot of negative thoughts, backlash and criticisms on Obama and his whole administration. I was suprised and enjoyed his speech on taxes. I also agree that the wealthy should pay the same taxes as the middle class. Obama said it best when he said we know its right. its time to do whats right. Obama has alot of momentum on this subject and I hope his administration runs with it. He stresses the importance of this issue falling on our children's laps. Hopefully this issue can be resolved in a matter of time, as I will be teaching fulltime in the near future. I completely agree with Jose's comment that the wealthy have more money than they will ever use. They drop a million on a week long vacation when that money could do so much for the education systems. Just think how many computers, books, and resources you can equip schools with a million dollars? There are some schools where children have to share a MATH book. I'm just saying.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Responses to everyone's comments, posts, and blogs. Part 3
Responses to everyone's comments, posts, and blogs. Ariel Sansone
In response to Shennen's post, I was also labeled as middle class after playing Shintz or Shag. After reading the breakdown of my choices, I noticed some of the items or furniture I picked was considered lower class. But that wasn't my motive for choosing the item, some of the items were horrendous. So I picked something that wasn't country or ritzy. The items I chose were still of lower class. The game was so biased and stereotypical in every aspect. After playing the game several times, I purposely picked several items to see what the characters would say. No surprise to me, it classified me not only as lower or higher class, but it revealed very stereotypical comments. Great post!
In response to Vanessa's blog about Adrien Rich's article, I definitely agree with the fact that lesbians and their existence, should provide insight to society that and it needs to work on accepting homosexuality and not just classifying it as a male existence. Vanessa said it best when she said that one's sexual preference should not make them an outcast in society. Nice post!
In response to Eva's blog, I hate it that six year olds are getting exploited like that on TV. Someone told me that one of these girls dressed up as the Pretty Woman actress in a performance. Who does that? I can't believe the mothers actually let this happen. It's sick and degrading. It's all about capitalism these days. Mothers are making money off of their own children dancing, singing and whatever else they do on those shows. Crazy.
In response to Andrew's blog, I also agree with you that money equals power. The more money you have the more possibilities you have. You also control those around you as well. Money influences everybody and it also means trouble. Money makes you act and behave differently than you normally would. It is very true that all of these commercials involve money and are controlled by businesses who are swimming in millions much less billions. Nice post.
In response to Mike's blog, I agree with you when you say we live in a material world and we are run by money. I have a friend that came from nothing and long story short is doing very well for himself. Well he came home for Christmas with expensive gifts for his family and it created a big fight resulting of some family members leaving early. My friend's family felt he was showing off by buying them expensive gifts, prettty much showing off. Well that wasn't his intention but rather share his success with the ones that matter the most. Family. They took it the wrong way and it reminded me of the movie "Welcome Home Roscoe" with Martin Lawrence and Cedric The Entertainer. Money is a powerful thing that can bring happiness or alot of negativity. Nice post!
In response to Merylda's article, I totally forgot about that song until you posted it. That's the theme song for our class. It's so true about the message it depicts about men and women. Internally and externally. It's also funny that at first you thought Ginny was like a gold-digger but then you saw it from another perspective. I read it again after you mentioned it and it made me realize the same thing, that maybe she was taking advantage of that situation and making the most of it. Nice Tupac videos. OLD SCHOOL!
In response to Annisia's blog about economic inequity and feminism, I agree that there's always a constant fight against someone else. It shouldn't matter the color of your skin, race and etc... Everybody should have an equal opportunity in everything they do. This is America isn't it? Social class is always going to be around. Annisia said it best when she said the upper class doesn't even bother considering what the low and middle class goes through. And the lower class still struggles to hold on and live for the next day. I like that picture of the man and woman arm wrestling. Nice post.
In response to Shennen's post, I was also labeled as middle class after playing Shintz or Shag. After reading the breakdown of my choices, I noticed some of the items or furniture I picked was considered lower class. But that wasn't my motive for choosing the item, some of the items were horrendous. So I picked something that wasn't country or ritzy. The items I chose were still of lower class. The game was so biased and stereotypical in every aspect. After playing the game several times, I purposely picked several items to see what the characters would say. No surprise to me, it classified me not only as lower or higher class, but it revealed very stereotypical comments. Great post!
In response to Vanessa's blog about Adrien Rich's article, I definitely agree with the fact that lesbians and their existence, should provide insight to society that and it needs to work on accepting homosexuality and not just classifying it as a male existence. Vanessa said it best when she said that one's sexual preference should not make them an outcast in society. Nice post!
In response to Eva's blog, I hate it that six year olds are getting exploited like that on TV. Someone told me that one of these girls dressed up as the Pretty Woman actress in a performance. Who does that? I can't believe the mothers actually let this happen. It's sick and degrading. It's all about capitalism these days. Mothers are making money off of their own children dancing, singing and whatever else they do on those shows. Crazy.
In response to Andrew's blog, I also agree with you that money equals power. The more money you have the more possibilities you have. You also control those around you as well. Money influences everybody and it also means trouble. Money makes you act and behave differently than you normally would. It is very true that all of these commercials involve money and are controlled by businesses who are swimming in millions much less billions. Nice post.
In response to Mike's blog, I agree with you when you say we live in a material world and we are run by money. I have a friend that came from nothing and long story short is doing very well for himself. Well he came home for Christmas with expensive gifts for his family and it created a big fight resulting of some family members leaving early. My friend's family felt he was showing off by buying them expensive gifts, prettty much showing off. Well that wasn't his intention but rather share his success with the ones that matter the most. Family. They took it the wrong way and it reminded me of the movie "Welcome Home Roscoe" with Martin Lawrence and Cedric The Entertainer. Money is a powerful thing that can bring happiness or alot of negativity. Nice post!
In response to Merylda's article, I totally forgot about that song until you posted it. That's the theme song for our class. It's so true about the message it depicts about men and women. Internally and externally. It's also funny that at first you thought Ginny was like a gold-digger but then you saw it from another perspective. I read it again after you mentioned it and it made me realize the same thing, that maybe she was taking advantage of that situation and making the most of it. Nice Tupac videos. OLD SCHOOL!
In response to Annisia's blog about economic inequity and feminism, I agree that there's always a constant fight against someone else. It shouldn't matter the color of your skin, race and etc... Everybody should have an equal opportunity in everything they do. This is America isn't it? Social class is always going to be around. Annisia said it best when she said the upper class doesn't even bother considering what the low and middle class goes through. And the lower class still struggles to hold on and live for the next day. I like that picture of the man and woman arm wrestling. Nice post.
Responses to everyone's comments, posts, and blogs. Part 2
Responses to everyone's comments, blogs, and posts. Ariel Sansone
As stated before, my computer is still being complicated.
In response to Fallon's questions and comments for class, I do also agree that people take advantage of the system and it's not fair for the families who really do need it don't have access to it. I also understand where people have so much pride they are not willing to accept government assistance. They think it's shamed upon and are less of a person to receive it. People shouldn't label or classify people based on monetary value but what's inside the mind and body. It's sad but it's the truth. And sometimes the family suffers the most. On another note, I hope that liquor store picture was a joke! That discredits the whole welfare system if they accept foodstamps for beer/liquor!
As stated before, my computer is still being complicated.
In response to Fallon's questions and comments for class, I do also agree that people take advantage of the system and it's not fair for the families who really do need it don't have access to it. I also understand where people have so much pride they are not willing to accept government assistance. They think it's shamed upon and are less of a person to receive it. People shouldn't label or classify people based on monetary value but what's inside the mind and body. It's sad but it's the truth. And sometimes the family suffers the most. On another note, I hope that liquor store picture was a joke! That discredits the whole welfare system if they accept foodstamps for beer/liquor!
Responses to everyone's posts and/or blogs
To start off, my computer is not letting me open up anybody's comments referring to various blogs, so I came to realize this is the only way to respond to everybody's blogs, posts and comments.
In response to Ryland's blog, it is very true that there is a strain because one always has preconceived notions about the other social classes. People are quick to label others as higher class considering their "luxaries," house, car and clothes. Everything has a monetary value on it and that's when we start stereotyping people in different classes. I liked the fact that you brought up the whole caste sysytem because it's true, you determine your worth by comparing yourself with your neighbors or peers. Great post. Nice pictures as well. That's so true and they speak for themselves.
In response to Kayla's Social Class ans Feminism, I totally agree with the statement, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, has to do with the imbalance of power and lack of opportunity and resources the poor have access to. When I went Occupy Providence today, I spoke with a gentleman named Mike, and one of his biggest arguments were the rich get richer and etc.. How the little men don't receive no where near what they are supposed to. That it's all about money, and with money comes power. I've also ran into people who refuse to receive welfare because they're better than goverment assistance. But yet there life and family are destroyed by poverty. I also do hear stories where people take advantage of the system and double dip from the government. I also enjoyed your videos as well. I never heard that Pink song. Pretty depressing but true. Nice.
In response to Ethan's post, I definately agree that people should also remember the women leaders who fought for equality for themselves and others. Women have come a long way from 60 years ago and I can only hope that one day it can be achieved. Hey we've come a long way since the harsh days of racism, I along with the rest of the nation need to realize equality is a right and is mandatory for all sexes and races.
In response to Yemi's Martin Luther King speech, I was wondering who was going to post his speech. Nice. I had heard it last semester when one of my classmates did a lesson plan on racism. It gives me chills everytime I hear it because we've come a long way and if we can achieve racism like we have, we can overcome economic inequality. Great video.
In response to Brandon's questions and comments for class, I think the individual would benefit more from growing up in a middle class or working family because there are three options. 1 is becoming more succesful, 2 is staying in the same class and 3 is sinking to the bottom. In your friends case they had 2 options, staying rich or dramatically dropping one or more classes. I've also had friends who have taken their parents fortune for granted and have sunk to the bottom. When life is great and you don't care about when the well is going to run dry, something bad usually happens and you sometimes don't see that until everything's gone. I enjoyed your post and agree with you that many people don't believe class exists and don't care. That's called shying away from the problem. Also on Family Guy, Lois' parents are a prime example of the rich get richer effect and I noticed how snobby they are in every episode especially Lois' dad.
In response to Stephanie's blog about families not accepting his or her daughter's spouse because of class is an outrageous, feminist issue. Social class has nothing to do with LOVE. That story was absolutely ridiculous and it bothers me that still it's only a story, there are real life families who partake in that kind of activity. I have friends whose family acts just like that. It's absurd. It's alot more common than we hear about and it's disgusting. Nice post.
In response to Chris's blog, what stood out and is true, is that we rarely ever hear people talking about the social class they're a part of. We really don't because it may seem as if we are "bragging" or come across as "conceited." I asked a couple of people about this and they pretty much had the same perceptions of coming across as better than the next person. Chris had a point where he stated we tend to hang around the same group of friends, wear the same things and hang around the same places. I stepped back and I can innocently relate to it. Nice post.
In response to Jose, I didn't know that about Pepsi. What a shame? I quoted you on my post about the difference between men and women's salary, $30,000. I definitely disagree with the fact that with the same educational background women get paid less in every situation. It also creates a social class between men and women in the workforce, where men are always on top. Nic epost.
In response to Ryland's blog, it is very true that there is a strain because one always has preconceived notions about the other social classes. People are quick to label others as higher class considering their "luxaries," house, car and clothes. Everything has a monetary value on it and that's when we start stereotyping people in different classes. I liked the fact that you brought up the whole caste sysytem because it's true, you determine your worth by comparing yourself with your neighbors or peers. Great post. Nice pictures as well. That's so true and they speak for themselves.
In response to Kayla's Social Class ans Feminism, I totally agree with the statement, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, has to do with the imbalance of power and lack of opportunity and resources the poor have access to. When I went Occupy Providence today, I spoke with a gentleman named Mike, and one of his biggest arguments were the rich get richer and etc.. How the little men don't receive no where near what they are supposed to. That it's all about money, and with money comes power. I've also ran into people who refuse to receive welfare because they're better than goverment assistance. But yet there life and family are destroyed by poverty. I also do hear stories where people take advantage of the system and double dip from the government. I also enjoyed your videos as well. I never heard that Pink song. Pretty depressing but true. Nice.
In response to Ethan's post, I definately agree that people should also remember the women leaders who fought for equality for themselves and others. Women have come a long way from 60 years ago and I can only hope that one day it can be achieved. Hey we've come a long way since the harsh days of racism, I along with the rest of the nation need to realize equality is a right and is mandatory for all sexes and races.
In response to Yemi's Martin Luther King speech, I was wondering who was going to post his speech. Nice. I had heard it last semester when one of my classmates did a lesson plan on racism. It gives me chills everytime I hear it because we've come a long way and if we can achieve racism like we have, we can overcome economic inequality. Great video.
In response to Brandon's questions and comments for class, I think the individual would benefit more from growing up in a middle class or working family because there are three options. 1 is becoming more succesful, 2 is staying in the same class and 3 is sinking to the bottom. In your friends case they had 2 options, staying rich or dramatically dropping one or more classes. I've also had friends who have taken their parents fortune for granted and have sunk to the bottom. When life is great and you don't care about when the well is going to run dry, something bad usually happens and you sometimes don't see that until everything's gone. I enjoyed your post and agree with you that many people don't believe class exists and don't care. That's called shying away from the problem. Also on Family Guy, Lois' parents are a prime example of the rich get richer effect and I noticed how snobby they are in every episode especially Lois' dad.
In response to Stephanie's blog about families not accepting his or her daughter's spouse because of class is an outrageous, feminist issue. Social class has nothing to do with LOVE. That story was absolutely ridiculous and it bothers me that still it's only a story, there are real life families who partake in that kind of activity. I have friends whose family acts just like that. It's absurd. It's alot more common than we hear about and it's disgusting. Nice post.
In response to Chris's blog, what stood out and is true, is that we rarely ever hear people talking about the social class they're a part of. We really don't because it may seem as if we are "bragging" or come across as "conceited." I asked a couple of people about this and they pretty much had the same perceptions of coming across as better than the next person. Chris had a point where he stated we tend to hang around the same group of friends, wear the same things and hang around the same places. I stepped back and I can innocently relate to it. Nice post.
In response to Jose, I didn't know that about Pepsi. What a shame? I quoted you on my post about the difference between men and women's salary, $30,000. I definitely disagree with the fact that with the same educational background women get paid less in every situation. It also creates a social class between men and women in the workforce, where men are always on top. Nic epost.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Assignment #5: People like us and The Center for Working Class Studies. Blog
While exploring www.pbs.org/peoplelikeus and http://cwcs.ysu.edu/, I noticed many feminist issues from an economic point of view. One that really stood out was the fact that the only time women had any kind of status or money, it was when she was tied to a man. All the stories dealt with women's struggles within societies problems within the social classes. Also, no woman or women in the articles or stories or GAMES held a middle or high class position unless she married into the family or was a child from money. Check out this video in economic inequity.
In one story, Karen the Army brat, moves from one place to another because of her dad's committment to the armed forces. She's of wealthy class in many places but it suddenly changes when they get stationed at the Pentagon, where colonels are a dime a dozen as they say. She starts resenting and taking her frustration out on her dad because she's not considered one of the cool and wealthy classes where she was once before. In today's society material things are a must to determine social status. It creates your friends and your personality, for better or for worse. It's not just girls but also for boys as well. As a substitute teacher, I see it everyday and it can literally destroy a student's self-esteem if he or she isn't accepted into the cool group. It's all about the latest fashion, electronics, etc... This story about Karen really stood out to me because the blame falls onto the parents and it's not their fault. Children usually think their parents are punishing for something they haven't even done by not buying the most expensive clothes, the latest Jordans, and the latest touchscreen phone. It's absolutely ridiculous. I can go on all day because I see it all the time. There was another story about Ginny, whose oldest daughter made fun of her OWN mother because of her "trashy" ways. I couldn't believe it, her own flesh making fun of her because she couldn't provide anything better. I didn't hear her daughter asking "Where's Dad"? "Is he helping out with child support?" I bet her daughter doesn't understand the whole economic inequity issue. How women don't get paid like men. Jose said it best on his blog, when there was $30,000 difference in salary between men and women with the SAME education. Absolutely ridiculous! I heard it from my mom and dad, "Oh you kids have it so easy these days, blah, blah. And they were right but the children in elementary schools that I see today, Wow. The parents spoil them so much that these other children compare themselves to their "rich" classmates, and view their parents as failures. And that's sad. They don't realize mom and dad are trying or that mommy gets underpaid because she's a WOMAN.
My brothers and sisters were very lucky to be raised by both parents. Ones that were always were involved from PTA meetings, sports functions, band, graduation etc.... I couldn't imagine not having one without the other. I feel very fortunate when I hear about single parent families and the struggles they have especially single women. I believe Jean brought up the point of being a single parent annnnd pregnant. I don't see men having to face what pregnant women have to face by themselves after the husband or boyfriend leaves them. I couldn't even imagine trying to live that life, working or even trying to apply for a job nonetheless. Woman are permanet fixtures in the lower class because of the lack of opportunities and the problems in societies social classes. Jean said it best when "Being a single mother can become a vicious cycle that keeps the woman perpetually within the lower class. "
I, like Mike, headed straight for the games. I don't know if anyone noticed , but in Chintz or Shag, there was blond headed gentleman who was of high class, and then there was an African-American gentleman who was of middle-class. And then there was the red-neck grandma who was of the lower-income class. I was not suprised since the topic of our blogs is economic inequity, a feminist issue? Well it definately is, and it's not RIGHT! I agree with Jose when he states, that economic inequity is a feminist issue dealing with stereotypes, statistics, dependency, and social class.
In today's time, do you think people discriminate more based on social class or race? Would your parents be more upset if you brought someone of a different race or socio-economic status? Would they even care? Do you think that answer would change depending upon who you're asking? For example, If you came from old money, would your parents be more accepting of someone of a different race as long as they were equally rich? Versus middle class parents who may be more interested in race? Those are some examples.
Here are some movies based on race, social class, and stereotypes. Also just to let you know in general, all of Tyler Perry's movies portray very important issues concerning alot of the topics we cover in class. He's a very powerful director who brings sensitive issues to light.
In one story, Karen the Army brat, moves from one place to another because of her dad's committment to the armed forces. She's of wealthy class in many places but it suddenly changes when they get stationed at the Pentagon, where colonels are a dime a dozen as they say. She starts resenting and taking her frustration out on her dad because she's not considered one of the cool and wealthy classes where she was once before. In today's society material things are a must to determine social status. It creates your friends and your personality, for better or for worse. It's not just girls but also for boys as well. As a substitute teacher, I see it everyday and it can literally destroy a student's self-esteem if he or she isn't accepted into the cool group. It's all about the latest fashion, electronics, etc... This story about Karen really stood out to me because the blame falls onto the parents and it's not their fault. Children usually think their parents are punishing for something they haven't even done by not buying the most expensive clothes, the latest Jordans, and the latest touchscreen phone. It's absolutely ridiculous. I can go on all day because I see it all the time. There was another story about Ginny, whose oldest daughter made fun of her OWN mother because of her "trashy" ways. I couldn't believe it, her own flesh making fun of her because she couldn't provide anything better. I didn't hear her daughter asking "Where's Dad"? "Is he helping out with child support?" I bet her daughter doesn't understand the whole economic inequity issue. How women don't get paid like men. Jose said it best on his blog, when there was $30,000 difference in salary between men and women with the SAME education. Absolutely ridiculous! I heard it from my mom and dad, "Oh you kids have it so easy these days, blah, blah. And they were right but the children in elementary schools that I see today, Wow. The parents spoil them so much that these other children compare themselves to their "rich" classmates, and view their parents as failures. And that's sad. They don't realize mom and dad are trying or that mommy gets underpaid because she's a WOMAN.
My brothers and sisters were very lucky to be raised by both parents. Ones that were always were involved from PTA meetings, sports functions, band, graduation etc.... I couldn't imagine not having one without the other. I feel very fortunate when I hear about single parent families and the struggles they have especially single women. I believe Jean brought up the point of being a single parent annnnd pregnant. I don't see men having to face what pregnant women have to face by themselves after the husband or boyfriend leaves them. I couldn't even imagine trying to live that life, working or even trying to apply for a job nonetheless. Woman are permanet fixtures in the lower class because of the lack of opportunities and the problems in societies social classes. Jean said it best when "Being a single mother can become a vicious cycle that keeps the woman perpetually within the lower class. "
I, like Mike, headed straight for the games. I don't know if anyone noticed , but in Chintz or Shag, there was blond headed gentleman who was of high class, and then there was an African-American gentleman who was of middle-class. And then there was the red-neck grandma who was of the lower-income class. I was not suprised since the topic of our blogs is economic inequity, a feminist issue? Well it definately is, and it's not RIGHT! I agree with Jose when he states, that economic inequity is a feminist issue dealing with stereotypes, statistics, dependency, and social class.
In today's time, do you think people discriminate more based on social class or race? Would your parents be more upset if you brought someone of a different race or socio-economic status? Would they even care? Do you think that answer would change depending upon who you're asking? For example, If you came from old money, would your parents be more accepting of someone of a different race as long as they were equally rich? Versus middle class parents who may be more interested in race? Those are some examples.
Here are some movies based on race, social class, and stereotypes. Also just to let you know in general, all of Tyler Perry's movies portray very important issues concerning alot of the topics we cover in class. He's a very powerful director who brings sensitive issues to light.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Rich: Hyperlinks
Adrienne Rich - Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence
I found Rich's article on Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence to be very interesting and enlightening. She explains that lesbians/homosexuals are being shunned out of society and not giving the right to choose their partner. Also that men use sex to control women as a way of dominance. Being a man I rarely look at the world through a woman's eyes. This gave me the opportunity to do so. Where I may not necessarily agree with everything written, I definately agree that woman are exploited for sex and men are often guided by their smaller head. There are men out there who use their male power in such manners as stated by Kathleen Gough, such as forcing sex upon women, denying them of their sexuality and using them as objects. However, I'd like to believe these are the exceptions and not the rule. It wasn't diffucult to identify and locate male egotism in the western culture. It took me only a three minute search to find this behavior highlighted on a popular day time TV show, Dr. Phil. It's pretty entertaining garbage. If you need a good laugh....
While in America homosexuals fear being socially cast out, other cultures such as Islam, India and China, are not even allowed to recognize this as an option. They experience significant marital disadvantages. For example, an article quoting the Koran states a woman must be readily available for sex with her husband whenever he desires or in China a woman is chosen based on her pedigree rather than love. In India daughters are often promised to a man by her father at a very young age in hopes of elevating the family's social status and/or in exchange for money. As stated by Rich, these women are really not given a choice of sexuality as they will be cast out socially should they decide not to marry let alone love another woman.
In conclusion, where I may not agree with Rich's theory on compulsory heterosexuality, I do believe every woman (and man) should live in a society where she is granted free will and not punished or criticized for his/her decisions.
In class tomorrow I would like to bring up Is sexual preference pre-determined at birth or a mere decision we all make at free will?" If the latter, at what age do we make this decision and do any of us remember doing so? Exclude tramatic events, such as rape, that may have altered the decision by default and otherwise removed free will.
I found Rich's article on Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence to be very interesting and enlightening. She explains that lesbians/homosexuals are being shunned out of society and not giving the right to choose their partner. Also that men use sex to control women as a way of dominance. Being a man I rarely look at the world through a woman's eyes. This gave me the opportunity to do so. Where I may not necessarily agree with everything written, I definately agree that woman are exploited for sex and men are often guided by their smaller head. There are men out there who use their male power in such manners as stated by Kathleen Gough, such as forcing sex upon women, denying them of their sexuality and using them as objects. However, I'd like to believe these are the exceptions and not the rule. It wasn't diffucult to identify and locate male egotism in the western culture. It took me only a three minute search to find this behavior highlighted on a popular day time TV show, Dr. Phil. It's pretty entertaining garbage. If you need a good laugh....
While in America homosexuals fear being socially cast out, other cultures such as Islam, India and China, are not even allowed to recognize this as an option. They experience significant marital disadvantages. For example, an article quoting the Koran states a woman must be readily available for sex with her husband whenever he desires or in China a woman is chosen based on her pedigree rather than love. In India daughters are often promised to a man by her father at a very young age in hopes of elevating the family's social status and/or in exchange for money. As stated by Rich, these women are really not given a choice of sexuality as they will be cast out socially should they decide not to marry let alone love another woman.
In conclusion, where I may not agree with Rich's theory on compulsory heterosexuality, I do believe every woman (and man) should live in a society where she is granted free will and not punished or criticized for his/her decisions.
In class tomorrow I would like to bring up Is sexual preference pre-determined at birth or a mere decision we all make at free will?" If the latter, at what age do we make this decision and do any of us remember doing so? Exclude tramatic events, such as rape, that may have altered the decision by default and otherwise removed free will.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Cinderella Ate My Daughter; ARGUMENT
Author: Peggy Orenstein
Title of Article: Cinderella Ate My Daughter
Title of Article: Cinderella Ate My Daughter
This author, Peggy Orenstein discusses and argues that the segregation of boys and girls are pretty relevant through the commercializtion of Disney movies and toys in general. Disney and toy companies are promoting gender roles as an underlying theme as to what boys and girls should participate and be. The perception of Disney movies creates what girls and boys should and should'nt strive for in society. Orenstein proves that gender roles are created through the use of Disney movies. The one point I would like to expand and comment on is the commercialization of the Disney princesses Orenstein disccusses with her friends.
I have watched a good amount of these Disney movies and I have noticed this continuation of beautiful princesses falling in love with their prince charming and having happily ever after moments. If only it were that simple. But there's one problem, it's a fairytale and these children don't know that. And if they do, they still hold onto alot of those beliefs these movies portray.
Children at this age watch these Disney movies like we watch our favorite T.V shows over and over. Orenstein points out the princesses' lives are being portrayed as to what these children see as a wonderful life. The princesses have no flaws and are just made beautiful. These kids get brainwashed into believing I want to be a princess and be married to my prince charming. These Disney movies do not portray the truth rather than just pure fantasy. Disney does put alot of focus on the flawless beauty of these princesses and our children become so saturated in that world is just like these Disney movies that it is actually setting them for failure. Girls relate to these princesses and want to be just like them. And when that doesn't happen they get upset and don't understand that, these movies depict everything that's wrong with society. It creates an atmosphere of not accepting yourself because you're not as beautiful as Princess Jasmine or you don't have the beautiful accesories like these other princesses. These movies promote what these little girls should be defined as. That beauty will get you anything you want and prince charming. One might say that these girls are limited to what they can be later in life because of the influence these movies have on them.No where in these movies, shows an independant woman who strives for ambition and seeks out greatness for herself. Commercialization and advertising have huge affects on society but far more influence on children. I thought the princesses were supposed to be perfect? Here is a video I found rather interesting.
One point I would like to share is what is defined as Happily Ever After? We see all of the glamour and happiness that these princesses go throughout the movies but I had a couple of questions while I was typing my blog. The Disney movies that I have watched never show what happens next. Maybe that would shed some light as to what roles women have after they have met Prince Charming. Do they start and raise a family? Do they become housewives and do all the cooking, cleaning, etc.. Or do they hire someone for all of the chores and raising of the little ones? Just some questions to bear in mind that I found interesting.
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