https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy Made with wonder and walls en-us 2018-12-10 18:14:59 UTC 2018-12-20 16:06:34 UTC hello@padlet.com julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/313530355 Something that has been very present in America for years and years is racism. Over time the presence of racism has decreased, but sadly I believe there will always be a few people whose views are negative with no valid reason. In this TED Talk by Daryl Davis, Davis speaks out about how he (a black man) became 'friends' with the leader of the Klu Klux Klan. Through conversations and experience in attending the rallies, Davis came to the conclusion that white supremacists only hate those that do not look or think like them because they fear them. I thought that Davis was very brave to go into this, potentially dangerous, situation in order to answer the question: "How do you hate me, when you don't even know me?" This question got me to thinking about how sometimes I make judgments on people without even knowing them. After watching this, I will refrain from doing so, because it is something that is so easily avoidable, and unnecessary. ]]> 2018-12-11 17:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/313530355 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/313530920 The term "white privilege" is often misunderstood and interpreted in many different ways. I believe that "What is White Privilege, Really?" is directed at white people to try and inform them of it this very prominent issue. White privilege is not an advantage that is chosen by the white race, but it has just been layered into our society over the years; especially in the 17th-19th century when it was basically a custom in the south. As much as I would like it to be abolished forever, it is ignored which leads to more disadvantages for other races. In order for this idea of one race being superior to be forgotten, we must all be aware of its presence in society, and be aware of what it is like to be on the receiving end of it. Everyone needs to realize that we are all equal and race does not matter.  ]]> 2018-12-11 17:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/313530920 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/313531298 Today in society, we are very quick to make snap judgements.  In "The Power of a Single Story", Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses how herself and others have assumed things about races and families based on a single story that they had heard. Zora Neale Hurston also makes this issue prominent in the ending of Their Eyes Were Watching God when a group of white men decide Janie's fate based on their presumptions of her and her race. Listening to Adichie speak on the issue of snap judgments, I have come to realize that I too am guilty of this flaw. Just becomes someone looks or acts a certain way does not give anyone the right to judge them.  ]]> 2018-12-11 17:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/313531298 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/314246469 Their Eyes Were Watching God is written about an African American woman named Janie trying to find her voice. During this process, she is married to multiple men who try to keep her from showing her true colors. "The House Slave" closely relates to Janie's story because it talks about how slaves used to live, and how they didn't have their own emotions. The ending of this poem is very powerful when Rita Dove uses the word "weeping" as she talks about how daylight is not yet there. In this instance, I believe that daylight is the day when she (the person in the poem) is free to live the life she wants to live. Never will I understand why humans have developed supremacist ideas that limited the voice of others. ]]> 2018-12-13 14:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/314246469 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/314262064 This article was able to expound the idea about white privilege to me. Although I know it exists,  I have never truly realized how predominant it is in our society today (21st century).  While reading this, I realized that a lot of the situations presented, I was unaware of how the privilege was only available for people who were white. "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" allows people to see both sides of this idea, and how horrible it really is. It makes me sick to think about how I'm part of a race that has people thinking they should have superiority over another race just because they look different. ]]> 2018-12-13 14:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/314262064 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/315266263 In this article written by Jemele Hill, the appearance of stereotypes of genders  in todays media is discussed. It is very well known that Barbie dolls depict an image of girls that is very rarely attained. At a young age, a lot of children look at this doll and decide that they want to be exactly like her. It is also drilled into children's heads that they must play with toys that "fit" their gender. Most boxes that fit toys, are either "girly" colors like pink or purple or "boyish" colors like green or blue. The portrayal of these children toys is such a major issue because it embeds a misconception about sexual identity to kids at such a young age. ]]> 2018-12-17 17:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/315266263 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/315629822 In 2018, we have gotten much more accepting of the LGBTQ community, although there are still some people who don't approve of others' decisions. This video broke my heart to hear about how this women's son was treated before he underwent gender reassignment surgery. To think that people can be so cruel when all they want is to be happy. After watching this TED talk, I want to show it to everyone so that they can see how this verbal abuse effects people. As a society, we should overcome our biases, and be accepting of everyone no matter what they look like, or how they identify.]]> 2018-12-18 17:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/315629822 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/316173796 After the presidential elections of 2016 many more feminism movements have started up. This article talks about the book "Modern HERstory" and the different aspects of it. It also mentions how unappreciated women are for the work that they do. Feminism is very controversal nowadays because many think it is an effort to make women dominant over men. I understand that everyone has their own opinions, but I personally don't agree with these reasons. There has been significant progression towards equality, but there is still a long ways to go. Our society needs to realize that we'll be in a much better place once we realize that no matter the gender, we are all equal. ]]> 2018-12-20 14:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/316173796 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/316181290 Gloria Steinman played a very significant role in the feminist movements that happened in the sixties and seventies. In the year 2016, she spoke at the Women's March in Washington after President Trump had been inaugurated. Gender inequality has been a huge issue around the world, with gender roles and differences in pay. This topic is still very largely debated in our country, and this led to many women getting together to march and protest the inequality. Steinman discussed the fact that women need to stand together and stick up for their rights. Marches like the one in Washington show the people that women can in fact accomplish as much as men, and should be treated equally. ]]> 2018-12-20 15:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/316181290 julia_fagan https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/316185155 Emma Watson gave a speech to the UN members, but was in no way directed just at them. Many ideas about gender inequality are presented that involve both men and women. Watson talks about how it is long time everyone perceives gender on a spectrum, instead of two sets of opposite ideals. A lot of gender equality movements only talk about how women should be equal to men, but Watson made sure to talk about how this topic effects both genders. The way she did this was a good change in pace because all we hear about today is just how women are treated differently, but some of the inequalities towards men are never discussed. I admire Emma Watson for speaking out on such a prevalent topic, and hope that one day we reach total equality among genders and race. ]]> 2018-12-20 15:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/julia_fagan/gk2fgzmsvwvy/wish/316185155