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College just isn't what I thought it was.

Throughout the presentation, i loved how the presenter was able to show and demonstrate how common core is a failed practiced. The idea of common core is brilliant but the way the board of education is implementing it is unbearable. 

 Throughout the presentation, the presenter mentioned how the media impacts society in both positive and negative ways. She mentions how the media often criticized celebrities, especially females, on their appearance. They spend so much time writing on how a celebrity is too thin or too thick or too promiscuous instead of talking or informing people about real important events.  

Throughout the text, the author talks about many different experiences faced by minorities, particularly black people, in america. The book is constructed in a journal like entry, with each narrative talking about an experience, dealing with racism, discrimination, or prejudice. For example, on page 15, the neighbors called the cops on a black gentleman who turned out to be friends with the people, whose house he was in front of. She describes stories, that many people of color can relate to. Even though some of the stories are not full out racist, they show the daily struggles people of color have to face. 

Throughout the article, the author states that taking care of yourself is more like a political act than a self care act. She states, that in order to survive you have to give up your happiness. She describes the battle of racism by comparing it to cancer. She states that fighting against both these things is a very hard and painful process. She talks about privilege, and how women and minorities have to work twice as hard in order to be recognised in society,, and even then, they are still criticised and face many hardships unlike most men( particularly white men). She as well says privilege is a buffer zone and you shouldn’t feel vulnerable. I disagree with this statement because having privilege allows you and gives you more of a chance and opportunity than those who don’t have privilege. You have a better chance of life than those who don’t. She mentions that in society, apparently, being in a gay relationship and losing that partner isnt as important than being in a heterosexual relationship and losing your wife or husband.

Coffeen describes images as more than just pictures.He starts off the article describing and critiquing pictures he sees in a magazine. He states that he doesnt know how to read or understand images because throughout the educational system you arent taught to engage with an image, to feel, and to actually understand what is happening, you are simply taught how to look and classify. Coffeen argues that understanding and reading the image helps you understand the world better. He states that understanding an image allows how to understand and see things better in the world than people who dont. Even though his ideology is uncanny, it does make sense and I very much agree. Understanding and reading an image allows you to see past the lines and colors, and allows you to expand your mind. 

Judith Butler’s the power of mourning and violence was very purposeful. She wrote these essays after the attacks of 9/11, showing how during tragedies, when people are vulnerable and afraid, they unit more. Throughout the essays she explains and focuses on how vulnerability, mourning, and politics are “a finding basis for community.” She contradicts herself in many ways. Stating that those related to the attackers, through religion, ethnicity etc.., should not feel loss or mourn, and that United states has every right to go to war with them. But on the other hand she also says that even though we were attacked we should not retaliate but instead become aware that our lives are anonymously affected by the actions of others. She also explains how the main media tries to dehumanize Arabic people by showing how their lives are less meaningful compared to americans. 

The JFK text was very ironic because of the way his assassination was being announced through KLIF, a radio station.The content starts with an AD compared to the TWC, which started right as soon as the attacks began. Throughout the broadcasting, which felt continuous, there were many interruptions such as cheerful songs (The chiffons i have a boyfriend) and an ad to buy beer. Reports were mixed and unorganized as well as people were hesitant Unlike the TWC, which was straight forward, to the point, and organized. Both events have impacted the nation, dramatically changing America’s attitude and concerns.