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The short film Born With It shows how stereotypes can shape the way people see others and even how individuals see themselves. Reflect on the main character’s experience and explain how stereotypes impacted his identity and sense of belonging. Then, connect this to a broader idea: how can stereotypes influence the way a culture or group is understood by others? Use specific examples from the film to support your response.

 In the film, the stereotype about having AIDS made him think he didn't belong when this is not the case. The kids don't even know what AIDS is. Stereotypes can make people believe in oversimplifications through what they see in media. If people see a stereotype depicted in something they like to watch(harmful or not) they will believe what it says. This leads to people having crazy expectations. Today we watched a short film about a black boy in Japan I learned about the affects of harmful stereotypes
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Prompt: Cities can also be an important part of a person’s cultural identity, shaping their values, experiences, and way of life. Think of a movie or TV show that changed the way you see a specific city. How was that city and its culture portrayed, and did it present a full picture or a “single story”? Explain how this portrayal could influence how people view those who live there.

 I've seen a lot of media that depicts downtown Atlanta as a crime ridden area. I had no idea if this was true until I went and discovered it was very true in every sense of the word. It's a place full of people who want to ask me for money and other stuff and it's extremely sketchy. People are crazy, and all the documentaries were right. I drive down there all the time for work and somebody is always on the street acting crazy. Today we started our danger of single story powerpoints I learned about the racism of the film we are doing
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Why do you think filmmakers continue to use stereotypes, even when they can be harmful or inaccurate? Explain one reason discussed in class and give your opinion on whether this justifies their use.

 One reason that film makers continue to use stereotypes is because they think they are funny. Take Looney Tunes for example. Many depictions (especially in their earlier years) are extremely racist and offensive. As Warner Brothers aged, it has mellowed out a little bit but they would still use generalizations and stereotypes. My favorite character (Yosemite Sam) is hilarious but sometimes says some things that he probably shouldn't, such as "watch where you're a-shootin' them arrows you idjit injuns." Most of these stereotypes are targeted at Native Americans. Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam always call them Indians instead of Native Americans, and they are always dressed in stereotypical native American clothing, and the men always talk in a stereotypical voice. Some episodes have even been banned. The writers of Looney Tunes didn't mean to cause harm, they just play into stereotypes for laughs (which sometimes works on me). However, not all infractions are lig...
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Hair can be a powerful way people express who they are and where they come from. Think about your own hair, your style, texture, or how you choose to wear it. How does your hair connect to your culture or your identity? Describe a moment when your hair made you feel proud, uncomfortable, or misunderstood, and explain why.

 This is a tough one to answer for me. My mother chose the hairstyle I have now when I was 3 years old and I've worn it this way ever since. She chose this hairstyle for me because that's how my dad wore his hair when she met him. My hair has never made me to feel proud, uncomfortable, or misunderstood. I guess hair doesn't matter all that much in my culture. Today we watched a short film about injustice against black people in the workplace and at schools I learned how hair impacts people's culture and identity
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If you could plan the perfect spring break with no limitation, money, time, or responsibilities—what would it look like? Where would you go, who would you bring, and what would you do? image.png

 I would meet Chuck Norris and print myself infinite money Today I did a common lit assignment  I learned about eating bugs
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Throughout your classmates' presentations, you were exposed to a variety of cultural foods and traditions. How did these presentations shape your understanding of different cultures? Share your opinion on what stood out most

I saw a lot of good foods. I remember the rice on Hannah Pollard's presentation looked extremely good and I remember thinking I'd devour it.  Today I watched the presentatiions I learned about foods from other cultures.
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Why is the choice to serve leftover Chinese food significant in “Lunch”? How could the author have made a more culturally meaningful choice for her grandmother? Use the text to support your answer. Then reflect on a time when you realized you could have done something more meaningful for someone else.

 There are a lot of times I could have done something more meaningful for someone else. Definitely the blog posts are an example, sometimes I short cut them Today we read lunch I learned about Chinese cultures.
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