https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u This padlet is in geographical order on my route to GCC Library. (L->R) en-us 2023-05-10 17:47:45 UTC 2025-12-17 17:44:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3e1.png mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2585917458 This is Dr. Nathanial Whitaker a newer Dean from UMass Amherst, coming to GCC Library (since I was in the event I couldn't take pics) to talk about race, which is a social construct meaning that we as a culture created the word, gave it meaning and rules- whereas, it really doesn't mean a whole lot without that meaningful association. In this case, race refers to differentiation based on physical characteristics like skin tone. He also mentioned ethnicity (alongside race) giving certain minority groups a challenge in being accepted within major schooling systems and governmental work areas like NASA. Ethnicity is a group of people with similar beliefs, or commonalities like religion to bring them together. My speech introducing him, is also included...]]> 2023-05-10 18:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2585917458 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2585951102 The Thomas theorem references one’s own reality, due to our perception being the identifier, and not something that another person tells us. Our interpretation of a situation causes an action and is not objective. When I see this road, I stop myself from walking the length of it, thinking about what could go wrong- so I don't walk it very far. It is a safe road, and that is just my perception of reality influencing my actions. Looking-glass self is when you base your sense of self on how you think other's view you. I worry that if I walk down this road and am unable to get back safely, others will see me as weak and scared, and then I feel less confident. ]]> 2023-05-10 18:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2585951102 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586000358  To prevent food deserts (which are urban areas that are without fresh produce and healthy food options), some of our local farms take efforts to bring food to the food bank and now places like Atlas are using buses to drive in free or reduced priced produce. It takes away the factor of how will we get to the local markets with the great produce and being in convenient locations in greenfield and holyoke helps those affected by disabilities and childcare. ]]> 2023-05-10 19:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586000358 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586013809 Thanks to the critical events (an event that causes a lot of societal notice) of George Floyd's killing and many homophobic acts of hate like the killing at Pulse nightclub, my home area has begun posting signs signifying a collective action problem (a group coming together to help raise the circumstances/or awareness of a societal problem) of ending Black brutality and mass hate killings of LGBTQIA+ persons. Across the river in Hatfield, there are counter movements (opposing viewpoints) quietly being hoisted up with Trump signage for 2024. These signs signify the beliefs (when you accept that something is true) that people of color or ethnicity (or sexual preference or gender or national origin) should not have equal rights and opportunities as people with white male European backgrounds. I am not posting that picture because the sign goes against my values (what ideas that I believe are best and most valuable, to live by certain standards.) For example, I believe in freedom of speech but not speech that puts other's lives in danger. One of my values is to be kind to everyone because you just don't know what they face daily. ]]> 2023-05-10 19:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586013809 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586029584
Sociological imagination is seeing the world through many perspectives (your own biography, a historical and societal view.) When I get to campus, I see how my role in the community at GCC is in league with many many past students and I wonder how I can make a difference and leave a tiny legacy. ]]> 2023-05-10 19:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586029584 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586088107 Deviance is anything that departs from acceptable social standards or the norm. The norm refers to anything typical in behavior or in practice. Fritzie is not allowed on the bedside tables and the lamp is not allowed to be on the floor. Also if someone else walked in, I would look like a social deviant not cleaning my room and being an adult.]]> 2023-05-10 21:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2586088107 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2587583723 Because of local farm abundance in my communities, no product/delivery is consistent, nothing comes quickly, employees are paid with no health benefits and only if weather permitting. This is the antithesis of McDonaldization. Also because there are so many markets and stands available, it deletes the need to involve big wigs who control most of the products on commercialized shelves. This negates the factor of elite theory of power (which is the control of a few individuals over larger systems like food we buy). ]]> 2023-05-11 17:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2587583723 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2587697985 Sociological Imagination and C. Wright Mills

https://online.gcc.mass.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=586145

]]> 2023-05-11 19:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2587697985 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2589108613 This is a fun farmer's market in Greenfield. This photo represents front stage, which means a public space that we are aware of having an audience. The farmers come out and champion their wares/foods and then if the performance was good enough, the customer will buy. What makes this front stage instead of back stage is the level of performance.  In these stalls the farm helpers are always "on" and "performing" talking about where certain produce came from and how it is grown. Backstage is literally behind the tents where they keep their drinks and put their unused props, or personal stashes. This is also where they can get a moment out of the public eye and get some privacy or a moment to relax. The privacy is key to being back stage.]]> 2023-05-12 19:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2589108613 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2589134698 This is my honors stole. It is a symbol of impression management, which means I can control how other's will perceive me at graduation. I'm not just a graduate of GCC, but I worked extremely had and graduated with honors. This stole along with my cap and gown will be my face, or a version of myself that I want to project to people. 
I'm proud of this yellow silk. ]]> 2023-05-12 20:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2589134698 mlbreuer https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2589242086 Social facts are accepted ideas that control a society and cannot be altered by individual tastes. Meaning, so many people accept it, that it cannot be refuted. A great example is laws. It is against the law to damage or remove this tree in town. No matter how many times you trip on the root system...]]> 2023-05-13 00:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlbreuer/80la4orsi4i0q91u/wish/2589242086