In the class discussion, we spoke about how the stereotype that all Native Americans are rich because of they own the Miccosukee and other casinos is not necessarily true. There are stereotypes that are generalized because we base ourselves on the majority. For instance, the stereotype that all Hispanics are Mexican is another broad generalization that is not relevant.
I was quite shocked at the Muslim football player that was fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. It is so hard for me to spend several hours without eating, let alone having to fast while running and playing a sport. I am pretty sure he gets thirsty and hungry, and his commitment to his religion and beliefs was definitely an eye-opener for me of how driven some are. Practicing several hours a week under the hot sun, makes a person feel tempted for a cold glass of water. I just don't know how they do it. Being hydrated is important in order not to get heat stroke. Your body can fail on you and to be in such suspense of whether or not you can do it is nerve wrecking.
I really liked the clip that was shown in the Jay Leno show because the interviewer, Marina Franklin, was a bit comedic and her personality was great, the way she interacted with people that lived in Harlem, New York came naturally. At first, she didn’t seem to be very serious about the topic because she was giving her own twist in the interviewing process. She was trying to interview the white man like if they were friends on oppose to complete strangers. It seemed like she had a barrier between her and the interviewees, but not to the point in which they didn’t feel comfortable talking about the topic.
I was amused in class when I saw the chart on code words. It reminded me of my little cousin when he told his sisters that he didn’t want to speak Spanish because he was not Mexican. I feel that some Disney movies do imply certain beliefs. For instance, crows and gorillas are a representation of black individuals. Chihuahuas are a representation of Hispanics. If a child is watching a Disney movie, the child is going to remember the voice, and it would help them create a generalization on races at some point in their lives.
I agree with Marvin Dunn, a psychology professor at Florida International University, in regards to the quote that states that people feel comfortable when voting for those of their own ethnicity. I believe everyone has their own ideology on what they think is right. People tend to relate more of those in their own race because we think we know what they can be capable of. Being raised with a certain mind frame, by parents does affect us. For instance, my mom was raised in Venezuela, which explains why she would vote for someone Hispanic, possibly because she would understand them better and she might think that they know more about the Hispanic culture and what is affecting us on oppose to someone else.
An issue that a lot of illegal immigrant students are encountering is the inability to register at universities. I think that many don’t take this issue quite seriously, but if a Hispanic would be in power than less students might be deported or at least given the opportunity to study and acquire a degree. Imagine a student that has attended school in the U.S. for 15 years or more and yet they get deported. Honestly, it makes no sense to me because they have been here such a long time and yet at their peak point in their education they are let down. They have lived here and consumed by spending money on a house, cars, food and additional necessities. Why aren’t these things considered when determining whether an illegal immigrant student can attend a university? Who knows, maybe these students can make a difference in the world or would make great candidates for the corporate America?
"Where people are born is a factor to be celebrated, but it should not decide who runs for office," Roberto Ramirez, political leader in New York. I partially agree with Ramirez. The reason for my slight inclination in not believing in ethnic politics is because I think that sometimes we need to be placed out of our comfort zone in order to understand others or to give a priority to other things that are the most essential in the world rather than our own little world.
I think Americans got to their upmost disappointment with how things were being handled. Barack Obama said he was going to bring change, and that is exactly what we needed. We needed change and we needed it fast. Overall, people saw hope in Obama and jumped for the opportunity. He definitely brought in a literal sense of change since he is our first black president.
According to the religion writer’s website, religion shapes people’s actions and reactions in very private and very public ways across the range of news and features. Understanding a person’s religion is crucial because it explains why they act the way they do and why their perspectives are what they are. A reporter cannot understand a person thoroughly if they don’t understand their religion. For instance, if I believe that I shouldn’t live with a guy before marriage, it implies that I am conservative and respectful to myself. If I am respectful, I am someone who might not start conflict or someone who is not judgmental. I think the base of everything a person does is a person’s religion.
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