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I also found this video, which is hilarious, but too long to show in class. I hope y'all enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeWC9V2qH-8

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I find it really interesting how you mentioned that we all sort of contribute to the idea of a spectacle. It seems like something that has become so easy for us as a society to contribute that it is almost second nature for us. Spectacles are so prevalent we see them in tv shows and performances. We buy into products, and a lot of times we do these things without any thought. How do you think that you've contributed to spectacles throughout your life? Also who deems something important or captivating enough to be a spectacle? Is it possible to change a society’s perspective on spectacles?

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Question: What are some examples of racial representation you think are done well?

Comment: I thought it was interesting how you brought up racial prejudices you inherently have.

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As the person who did the flashcards for representation, i think it was amazing that you included the concept of racial representation as well! Race/Ethnicity is essential to representation, they are interlinked in a way.

question:

How do you get rid of inherent prejudice/biases?

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Question: What is one movie that you see yourself represented in?

Comment: I thought it was neat how you said the representation we see can reinforce or challenge our beliefs.

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I think your definition was written really well because it took a concept that is pretty difficult to define and made it really easy to understand.

Would you say that visuality is us taking the time to try to understand what we are seeing or more of the ideas we already have relating to what we are seeing?

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comment: As a hispanic, I honestly get confused at times when I am asked about my race. For example on documents you fill out at the docters. There is no option that fits what I am (American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and White). Recently I have just been putting native american (american indian) becasue I think that is what sits well with me, considering the americas history. Before this it was white, which I know I am not.

question: do you think race lists should be broadened?

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It is really interesting explaining this idea and I thought the idea of selling identity you mentioned was really interesting. It is strange to think about how true that is in society, I especially feel like it is easy to see in trends and kind of the identity that gets associated with certain things as a result. How does society establish spectacles? What leads to something being designated as important enough for that and how widely accepted does it need to be in order to gain that classification?

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Hey Elisse, I really enjoyed your presentation and you were bold to go first! You did a really great job with your slides. I appreciate how you laid them out, especially the one with "How? What? Why?" as this topic is so important! When you first started I was thinking of plagiarism and how this compares/ contrasts so I guess that would be my question but you did a great job! I am glad we talked about some examples of appropriation in class as well.

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Question: Do the meanings behind facial expressions differ in different countries as emojis do?

Comment: I really like the visual aid beside the definitions on the first and second slide. I feel like this was the best and most comprehensive way to portray your word.

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It's fascinating to think about how ideology comes about as a natural response to society's uncertainty and unanswered questions, not just spiritually, but as a means to make sense of anything that's open to interpretation. I've noticed in my life, people who are open to listening and learning about the world around them tend to be more comfortable with leaving questions unanswered. Do you think people would be less likely to adhere to an ideology if they always had multiple viewpoints through which to see the world?

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comment: I think you made a good point of how people develop personal biases regardless if it is intentional or not. When it comes to addressing these biases and working to reframe our mindsets, I think if anything, we need to emphasize not being just a bystander and taking action when it comes to acknowledging flawed assumptions.

question: Would you say prejudice is subjective; is there a societal standard for what we deem to be considered prejudice ?

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Question: How does post-modernism impact your life?

Comment: I really like how you describe it as a reaction to modernism. I felt like this was the best and most comprehensive way to explain your term.

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Comment: I like the personal examples you gave of the term spectator from when you went to the art museum & mentioned the certain pieces. It helped gave a relatable understanding to it.

Question: Wouldn't the author also be considered a viewer of their own artwork, or no?

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comment: sex discrimination is still a big issue today, I like how you said they can also be stereotyped, I never though it that way.

question: I wonder when and why gender roles started. When did one gender decide they were better than the other?

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Which form of Marxism do you think is the best? (Lenism, socialism, Facism, and communism)

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I loved the way you designed your slides. The visual images you included really supported your content!

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Really great slides! I thought they were clear and easy to read. They were concise with information and I liked the blue background. I would have loved if you elaborated on what it means that a text can have only one meaning. My question would be what are the similarities and differences between Post-modernism and Post-Structuralism?

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Would you say that caricatures are an example of power because the artist is able to control what they are drawing even if it doesn't represent the person very well? Or is the specific example you used an example of power because of the positions of the people involved?

I really appreciated the way that you provided us with multiple definitions and examples of what power is and what it can be because it made it much easier to understand.

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Question:

Do you personally agree with the values/thought process behind positivism? Why or why not?

Comment:

To be honest, my first assumption of what positivism meant was the same as you where I was expecting something along the lines of optimism so learning that it more so revolves around the objective existence of truths was an interesting realization to have! I also found it pretty interesting to learn about the various "sub-categories" of positivism at least leading up to the most modern interpretation of it.

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Comment: With a difficult word I like how you were able to provide a clear definition for your word.

Question: If the meaning of the text is up to the readers interpretation does the text have any meaning on its own?

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I really like how well done your presentation is! You did an amazing job really defining appropriation and examples of it in a very clear way. One question I had is how do you think appropriation fits in if a few people of one culture say something is fine for others outside of the culture to experience (say, waist beads), but other of that same culture disagree and say that people can't wear waist beads unless they're a part of that culture? Overall amazing job with the presentation!!

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I really appreciate how you distinguished between gender, sex and intersectionality. I also really liked how you talked about the discrimination that people receive based off of these. It is important to note that gender is more complex and is different for every individual because it does deal with their personal feelings and identity, while sex is sort of assigned at birth. You did a wonderful job explaining this term! I'm interested to know, do you think that the understanding of gender and sex has always been this way or has evolved with time?

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I like how you included how color can change the meaning and by extension the power of an image. It reminds me of how many propaganda posters include the color red for danger and aggression. Do you think that society’s perspectives about different topics would change if the images we associate with them changed colors? Like would we feel differently about brands, news articles, or pop culture symbols if their iconography was associated with different color schemes?

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The emphasis that gender and sex are not the same was very nice
What do you think intersexuality is/why is it a factor alongside gender?

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I find your word interesting because I often think about how the European Imperial movement has shaped the outcome of so many things in our world. How Africa is the richest continent in the world when it comes to raw materials but is still somehow the poorest due the exploitation of African countries by Europeans.

What are some people or countries most heavily impacted when thinking about post-colonialism?

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Q: How has representation affected you personally?

A: Many parts of my identity are well-represented in the media, and I recognize this. However, I never felt like my gender or sexuality were represented or represented accurately in mainstream media. It can be really difficult to relate to certain media, so there are a lot of TV and movies that I simply have no interest in watching because I feel like I won't be able to relate to it (just depending on the context).

I also loved that you pointed out issues with tokenism and stereotyping of identities in the media. While those solutions may seem obvious, I was watching a video about representation in the media, and I learned that many actors who play roles that don't align with their real identities do it for safety reasons. For example, it may seem silly to have a straight actor playing a gay character, but this also prevents people from getting "outed" or publicly shamed. It is a complicated topic, but I definitely still agree with your solutions!