G Period: Use your feminist and/or African American theory lens to comment on this image. by Betsy Durning https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok What do you see in the piece? How does it create and reveal meaning? What is the impact? en-us 2020-11-09 18:41:18 UTC 2020-11-10 01:25:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Kamala Harris harrisonjones3 https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905814502 Not only is Kamala Harris highlighted in color to distinguish her as the first female vice president, she is also increased in size. I think this is to show the changing society we are living in, and how we are moving toward a more equal society for men and women. ]]> 2020-11-09 19:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905814502 serenathompson1 https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905814714 The artist wants to convey that the country's long-lasting tradition of electing only white, older men is over. The images of previous VPs in black and white symbolize that this habit of putting people of the same demographic in positions of power is something of the past. The artist wants to portray that Kamala Harris is completely changing the game (signified by the changing of the color scheme) of the Vice Presidency.]]> 2020-11-09 19:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905814714 sarahsnoots https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905815270 The choice to make all of the past male, white Vice Presidents in black and white and in small boxes emphasizes Kamala Harris' presence in the photo. Harris is pictured in a powerful stance, owning her femininity while also asserting her dominance. ]]> 2020-11-09 19:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905815270 Kamala Harris in Contrast jasonboue https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905815291 This image is impactful, as it shows a black and Asian woman as compared to the 45 white men that came before her. The fact that her image is full sized emphasizes the importance of her election as compared to those who came before]]> 2020-11-09 19:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905815291 Transition Of Power hudsongage https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905815986 This image shows how for the entirety of our country's history power has been in the hands of white men. Kamala Harris' elect is so historic and represents so much progress because she is practically the antithesis of previous VP's demographic. The other VP's pictures are all black and white or faded, while Kamala's is in bright color. The lack of color represents the lack of enlightenment our country has had and Kamala's vibrant colors represent a new, brighter era. ]]> 2020-11-09 19:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905815986 I think that the message sent by this image is that our culture is changing in this country. 200 Years ago, no one would have been able to guess that such an image could exist, but here we are. Kamala Harris is extremely important on a cultural level, because she shows that women, and women of color, deserve a seat at the table. davidshaw3 https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905816098 2020-11-09 19:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905816098 All these men are representatives of influence & power, while there's only one female, Kamala, in positions of power. I see a disproportionate amount of female figures, but now that a woman finally has power, it is significant. maddieharrell1 https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905817375 2020-11-09 19:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905817375 sanjitjuneja https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905817398 The piece reflects the country's past figures of power. By them all being white men, they each share a small black and white square, representing the past while the new, female vice president, with a colored image represents something new. It is also important to examine her specific powerful stance.]]> 2020-11-09 19:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905817398 natevutpakdi https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905818771 Kamala Harris is not only the first woman to serve as VP she is also the first Person of color to do so. I think that the artist wonderfully draws attention to this fact by putting all the past vp's in monochrome while putting Harris in color.]]> 2020-11-09 19:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905818771 https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905819374 This is image is powerful because it presents Kamala Harris as the only colored picture, compared to the black and white pictures of previous vice presidents. The use of color in a picture signifies modern times, advancement of society, therefore, Kamala Harris represents America embracing, more fully, the ideals of equality and opportunity in the modern age.]]> 2020-11-09 19:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905819374 Every single vice president has been a white male (as has almost every president), and Kamala literally stands out in contrast to historical VPs. harrison_consol https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905821943 2020-11-09 19:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/w9q5b1nhbpo438ok/wish/905821943