https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go KQ: To what extent are labels useful for describing the world around us? en-us 2020-09-01 16:05:43 UTC 2020-09-01 18:02:39 UTC hello@padlet.com owens_k https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712240110 A knowledge question is a question about knowledge, rather than focusing in on specific content or situations; it is an open-ended question, so you cannot answer it with a simple yes or no; it is general, meaning it is not specific to a subject.​​

Using the KQ in the top left corner of this screen, find another Real-Life Situation (RLS) that relates to the KQ in the same way the debate over a hotdog being a sandwich relates to the KQ.  Attach and then briefly describe your RLS and then explain why it relates to the KQ.  See the first column for an example.

Note:  Make sure you add your name to your post!]]> 2020-09-01 16:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712240110 owens_k https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712240844 This article is about how Democrats in Texas want to bring back straight-ticket voting.  This is where a ballot has the option to vote for everyone of a particular party.  For example, a voter would check "Democrat" and that would cast a vote for every Democratic candidate (President, Senate, House, etc.).  This relates to the KQ because many people choose to relate their opinions on issues by aligning with a certain political party.  The labels help them to describe their political viewpoints.  ]]> 2020-09-01 16:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712240844 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580467 This article is about gluten-free food labels, and their general accuracy. It was discovered that some "gluten-free" foods were actually made with gluten-containing ingredients. This was caused by a lack of research within the companies producing these foods. This relates to the KQ because food labels are intended to be useful, and aid people with dietary restrictions, but, the labels are only as useful as they are accurate.]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580467 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580476 This article is specifically adressing the issue of labeling certain food products as having zero calories. According to the article, "The FDA legally allows manufacturers to label anything with less than five calories as having zero calories." This raises the interesting question as to whether or not those 5 calories are negligable. If we assume that the people buying 0 calorie products are attempting to lose weight, does the lie make a difference in their weight loss plan? This relates to the KQ because it shows an example of how labels may not be useful in describing the world around us. If some labels are false and others are not, it can become difficult to tell which are true. If people distrust all labels, the ones that are factual become insignificant.]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580476 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580495 This article Talks about the large and very religiously diverse middle east that is often summed up as also muslim except for Isreal which is obviously Jewish.]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580495 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580765 The article I found goes into detail about the legal repercussions of lawyers consistently and deliberately misgendering transgender plaintiffs. I feel this relates to the KQ because people with gender dysphoria today are able to properly be able to live in the bodies they want with the pronouns they'd like, and directly misgendering/mislabeling them as something they're very apparently not is an issue is finally being addressed. ]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580765 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580973 This article is about division within the Democratic Party. While Bernie Sanders pushed socialist values, Joe Biden and others remained more in the center-left. This relates to the KQ question because it shows that even though a large group of people may label themselves democrats, a wide variety of conflicting political opinions can be found within the party.]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712580973 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581045 This article describes the importance of nutritional labeling on food products. Having accurate nutritional labels on products is important in deciding between different brands as well as knowing serving sizes, and understanding you're actually eating. This relates to the KQ topic as in this case labeling is beneficial to consumers and the general populations dietary health. ]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581045 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581227 This article is about the barrier created by labels starting when we are children. how the uniqueness of an individual is lost when we apply simple labels to them. how pride is take in the label "Black" yet those who live with that label must watch what they do and say in am effort to no conform with the labels stereotypes. also how the label is placed upon any individual with a darker skin tone making this a very broad label. for example both people from the US and people from Haiti for example are both refereed to a black.]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581227 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581340 How do we label things as "good" or "bad"? This article questions why we feel the need to label our behaviors as "good" or "bad" and how we decide what feelings to accept. It discusses the development on one's identity through change. ]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581340 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581419 This article is about the tense relationship that is Israel and Palestine. Ever since the mid 20th century, the issue of whether Palestine should be free from Israel has been a heavily discussed topic in the region. Currently, the two most recognized solutions are the "one-state solution" or the "two-state solution". If they choose the one state solution, Palestine and Israel merge, making Israel a majority Muslim country in the process. If they choose the two-state solution, Israel and Palestine will be separated into different countries, and is the mostly preferred solution of the two.
This related to the KQ because it shows how saying Palestine is Israel is essentially putting aside so much conflict and history, and not recognizing a multi-decade conflict between a region and a country.]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581419 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581438
This article is about labels in relation to American politics today. Most people are probably familiar with terms like "conservative" and "liberals", but there are many other terms used. These terms start to isolate groups and cause issues with individuality. Labels are also often misleading, which leads to incorrect assumptions about other people. ]]> 2020-09-01 17:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712581438 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582130 This article's about how clothing is labeled and made differently according to someone's gender.]]> 2020-09-01 17:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582130 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582879 This article describes how the word choice in news reports/mass media, the audience can form prejudice opinions against minority groups.]]> 2020-09-01 17:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582879 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582939 This article kind of goes into the label of being black and what that means. Some may categorize being black as your skin color, while others believe being black also has to do with the struggles you face and your connection to certain things. Some other people are trying to find a certain term for this.]]> 2020-09-01 17:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582939 rcover1 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582982 This article discusses how 20% of seafood is mislabeled and how dangerous it can be to both the consumer and the fish. For instance, markets would cater to the growing demand for more popular fish by substituting with less popular and lesser quality fish. According to National Geographic, "some substitutes were fish that contain higher mercury levels or come from less sustainable fisheries." This relates to the KQ as people can abuse the act of labeling to provide different items, and how gullible consumers can be when it comes to recognizing labels.

]]> 2020-09-01 17:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712582982 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712583308 This article describes the hardships ex-cons go through when trying to get a job. When filling out a resume you have to check a box if you are a criminal or not, and once the box is checked your chances to get the job are at a high risk. Once labeled as a criminal, your life is changed forever. 
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/exqd4e/why-is-getting-a-job-after-prison-still-such-a-nightmare-429]]> 2020-09-01 17:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712583308 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712590246 In this wonderful article from Fox News, Tucker Carlson describes how Identity Politics is a scam that is deceiving Americans by distorting their perception of their place in the world]]> 2020-09-01 17:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712590246 aloney https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712612899 This article talks about how income and wealth are labeled in America. It explains how Americans truly don't understand how much wealth the top has and how little the bottom has. They also compare the general term "wealth" to blind tasting of wine because when you blind test wine you have nothing to base it on and have to use your senses. The same thing happens in society, we use our current position and labels that politicians give us to define wealth. ]]> 2020-09-01 17:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712612899 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712621643 This article labels human activities as destructive or polluting, these terms help distinguish industries so that modern politicians can help change all aspects of corporate law to eco friendly methods. It also helps differentiate types of pollution that different industries contribute to further isolating issues.

]]> 2020-09-01 17:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712621643 https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712628516 This article discusses all the labeling factors that contribute to college applications. Students don't always know how to classify themselves on paper, especially given such a multitude of different backgrounds and identities. Moreover, some universities have received backlash for race-conscious admissions, such as the federal lawsuit against Harvard for discrimination against Asian-American applicants. This relates to the KQ because labels within college applications may restrict some students from being admitted. ]]> 2020-09-01 17:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/owens_k/gvqv2j19770b70go/wish/712628516