Culture is the expected behavior of humans that is played out through “communication, language, practice, beliefs, values, customs, courtesies, rituals, manners of interacting roles, and relationships” (National Association of School Psychologists). What happens when you’re expected, or it’s acceptable to … Continue reading
One of the theorists I’ve decided to use in my case study on “selfies” is Williams and his ideas on dominant culture. Photography has always been an “elite” art medium simply because the cost is so high. Cameras are expensive … Continue reading
Touching hair for many black women I know or whose experiences I have read about in forums are that of objectification. I have personally had requests more times than I can count from people to touch my hair when I … Continue reading
As someone who uses tumblr I have come across some interesting memes. Memes are ” an idea, belief or belief system, or pattern of behavior that spreads throughout a culture either vertically by cultural inheritance (as by parents to children) or … Continue reading
As I explore sustainability in society more, a reoccurring concept can’t be ignored. That is the socioeconomics of “going green” and being sustainable. Let’s face it; buying organic food, a hybrid car, and outdoor gear isn’t cheap. And those are … Continue reading
Why do so many black women straighten and relax their hair into submission? Why has there been an emergence of ancestral knowledge on how to care for black hair. Many simply view this movement as a return to … Continue reading
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On a rainy day, I entered a Supermarket looking for tomatoes and who knows what I usually end up picking up on the way. While examining what tomatoes I would put in the plastic bag next, I overheard these two … Continue reading
As my first attempt to use cultural theory to understand the significance of a diamond engagement ring, I would like to explore Stuart Hall’s philosophy on encoding and decoding. Hall challenges long-held assumptions of media messages and how they are consumed, … Continue reading
When deciding what topic for my case study analysis, I originally was fascinated with the blog (turned into book) Stuff White People Like. This blog was started as a satire against the middle to upper white class culture. It highlights … Continue reading
Before doing much research at all on my case study project, the first applicable theorist was Althusser and his views on social reproduction and interpellation. As a longtime camper and counselor, I will admit that I have been a shameless … Continue reading
