Material culture by https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture Rethinking our everyday objects... en-us 2021-11-03 12:54:27 UTC 2023-11-01 18:49:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4a1.png Fork https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875047899 I brought a fork with me. A fork has become a staple in Western households. IT HELPS US EAT FOOD! I brought mine to avoid plastic waste :) ]]> 2021-11-08 13:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875047899 Computers https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875048643 Computer:  how things make stuff happen?
-How has computers and other technological made online learning much more accessible for people?
-How have computers/technology made globalisation much easier?
-How have computers made working from home easier during lockdown?
-How have computers made streaming services much more popular is useful years?
-How have computers made Covid-19 monitoring easier?

]]> 2021-11-08 13:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875048643 Negative Covid-19 test https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875049133 My object is a negative lateral flow covid-19 test.
This can represent how things move, as it has been imported to the UK and then distributed via Lancaster University.
A few years ago it wouldn’t have had any value, but now it is quite symbolic and has a purpose in protecting others and society.
It is a universal symbol to many people now and can bring comfort as it proves that you haven’t tested positive and are taking precautions.


]]> 2021-11-08 13:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875049133 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875050354 My object is a phone. 
Phones have helped to connect the world through the 'on the go' use of the internet, social media, and quick calls and messages. People from different cultural backgrounds from around the world can easily contact each other within a matter of seconds. ]]> 2021-11-08 13:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875050354 This is my pen, to anyone else just a pen that is used to write notes. But to me it's more. It's a pen my grandad gave me 2 days before his passing 10 years ago. This pen has a generational value to me. cooperben975 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875050524 2021-11-08 13:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875050524 earphones https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875055513 When I play music through my earphones it allows me to focus and makes me do my work. They also allow me to relax and break away from day to day stresses.]]> 2021-11-08 13:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875055513 Socks https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875055678 My object is socks. Socks are a great example of how culture has changed overtime. Socks are not an essential item but have become one due to popularity and people thinking that they are essential. Socks are life. Why wear shoes and no socks? Comfort influences peoples decisions wether in clothing or in everyday life. Would you brave not wearing socks? I dont think so. ]]> 2021-11-08 13:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875055678 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875055913 This is a knitted heart made for me by my friend before coming to university. The wool was bought from a Red Cross charity shop which is where I want to focus my geographical questions. How did my friends donation impact the charity and what is that money being used for? How are the Red Cross spread throughout the world and what communities are they currently working with? One can also ask questions about the source of this wool, and how the creation of this has impacted people worldwide. It has little use but has more sentimental value as it shows how we are spread across the country yet still remaining connected. ]]> 2021-11-08 13:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875055913 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875056031 My object is a face mask. It has become a product in very high demand over the past 2 years. Are they being wrongly disposed and therefore ruining the environment? ]]> 2021-11-08 13:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875056031 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875056430 How many digital relics are there lying around? Acres of cables and documents on servers that will never be used again? What is the environmental and social impact of continuous digital expansion? ]]> 2021-11-08 13:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875056430 How things make stuff happen https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875057843 Our object is a pen. It is an important tool in education and daily life. For me I can lecture notes with this pen. But is this environmental unfriendly? As there has been a shift towards the use of laptops. ]]> 2021-11-08 13:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875057843 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875058796 Trains. A train has a clear practical use in that it is a mode of public transport, but also it can reflect many things. It can represent cultural differences. Compare northern rails piles of junk to the smooth underground of London. Additionally they create their own cultures or attract people of a certain culture.. look at train spotters. This could be people with an interest in the trains themselves, or photographers that seek to use trains to present attractive pictures.]]> 2021-11-08 13:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875058796 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875058845 our object is a lanyard. It hold keys and ID. W e wear them when getting food as we need to show our IDs for catering. Our keys need to be on the lanyard so we can get back into our apartment. They are decorated with badges as a way to showcase our personality to the strangers around us.

]]> 2021-11-08 13:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875058845 Hand sanitizer https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875060721 My object is a Dettol hand sanitizer that shows how cultures have changed after the COVID-19 pandemic, showing how people pay more attention to hygiene. It doesn't have a large carbon footprint so its good for the environment and keeping people healthy. Keeps hands clean and kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses.]]> 2021-11-08 13:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875060721 hair grip https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875060783 i use it to clip my hair out of my face. (not pictured, it’s in my hair) my auntie gave it to me because she’s nice ]]> 2021-11-08 13:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875060783 Key https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875061592 This is our house keys. They are important because they let us in and out the house. They have meaning because anyone who has the keys has a right to reside in that house and has access to the value of the house. They have major use value. But they  also have differing value varying over time because sometimes the door is just open.]]> 2021-11-08 13:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875061592 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875063259 I have brought glasses. They allow me to see and not be confused at what I’m reading from a distance. Mine are from a local shop but an Italian brand. ]]> 2021-11-08 13:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875063259 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875063447 SHOES - shoes come in different forms (sandals, clogs, heels, or barefoot) protect the foot from possible pain - limiting functionality. Western cultures wear shoes. Higher demand on some brands of shoes etc. People can have favourite pair (more expensive, gifts). ]]> 2021-11-08 13:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875063447 Amethyst Pendant https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065026 It has been distributed through Amazon from an outsourced supplier, which indicates the movement of spiritual values throughout the world. I have joined a global community of metaphysical healing. It symbolises a silent connection between our energies and the object signifies this.]]> 2021-11-08 13:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065026 Suncream https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065057 My object is suncream. To be honest I'm not sure why I have suncream in my bag but it protects me from the sun during the summer and stops me from getting skin cancer (fingers crossed), and if I go on holiday next week I can use it then, so that's handy.]]> 2021-11-08 13:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065057 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065406 I have a pot made in Uganda which has the name of the person who made it. This helps to create a more personal connection between producer and consumer. Moreover it is from a sustainable trade centre which shows the growing emphasis on sustainability and fair trade. Overall, it shows the kind of job sectors in that country which in this case is the manufacturing sector.]]> 2021-11-08 13:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065406 Mask https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065427 I brought a reusable mask with me, two years ago masks wouldn't have been seen so regularly. This shows how times have changed and how our culture has become more influenced by the times in which we live. This is used by many to show that they are doing their bit to keep others safe, and as the mask is reusable and has a design on it it could make a statement about both fashion and the environment.]]> 2021-11-08 13:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875065427 jcouchman https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875066747 This is a mug which I have many coffees in. I used this at work so much that they gave it to me when I left. The pattern links to British 'culture' but it was made in China? It was from Cath Kidson, which has many associated values and is not where I'd personally spend money. ]]> 2021-11-08 13:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875066747 Pink face mask zoelcross16 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875067092 In this current society, face masks are of the upmost importance. The allow us to protect our society against the threat of Covid-19. It is now socially unacceptable not to wear a mask and there is now a clear divide between those who do and don’t wear masks. It has a good use value as it reduces the spread of the virus. Mine is pink reflecting my love of pink which is shared with many others in society.]]> 2021-11-08 13:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875067092 https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875067102 Dog]]> 2021-11-08 13:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875067102 Apple Pencil https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875067595 This is an Apple Pencil, it was released in 2015. The aim of it was to use and adapt modern day technology to traditions that we are used to. It has enabled us to modernise our work, from writing notes digitally, cutting down on paper to finding new and inventive ways of creating digital art ]]> 2021-11-08 13:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875067595 Wallet https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875069595 It is seem as strange to people in the western world if you don't carry a wallet or a purse. However, it is only necessary because the world we live in has become so based around money. The purpose it serves doesn't exist without the social construct of society. ]]> 2021-11-08 13:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875069595 Cat https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875070896 2021-11-08 13:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1875070896 Pencil case https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1885282875 My item is a clear pencil case with pens and pencils. It is clear as that is what we have to use for exams. It shows that, although computers are largely used for taking notes, pen and paper is still around.
- What are we communicating through writing?
- How long will pens and pencils stay around?
- Why are we still using pens when computers and other forms of writing exist?
- Why is it a clear pencil case when it is not required?
- What's the environmental impact of using disposable pens and pencils?
- Why are laptops more popular?]]> 2021-11-11 23:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/1885282875 Shoes https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/2372768950 Shoes have been developed and adapted to different cultures and lifestyles. Some people choose style over comfort due to their culture and vise versa. Shoes are also culturally adapted to the weather, for example, waterproof and snow shoes compared to flip flop and lightweight trainers. Shoes aren’t an essential however they make it easier to walk/ run and transport things meaning you can access more.]]> 2022-11-07 09:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rwhittle1/materialculture/wish/2372768950