...comedy, actions, or documentary. Yet, our society gets influence by them in a type of way. Some movies brought a life lesson, and others provide a negative image about something. All movies or shows have a type of message behind it, but people never spends their time to analyze or think about it. Regardless of the type of movies, they always impact or influence someone’s life, or they learn from it. Beyond the scene and acting, there is a scene that contains messages that might caught one attention and make them stare and think for a little while. Those types of movies sometime bring joy and sometimes they bring tears. In the movie “the diary of a mad black woman “by Tyler Perry gives a lot of good examples also a life lesson. In the movie “Diary of a mad black woman “by Tyler Perry tells a story of beautiful black woman. She is married to a wealthy lawyer. The man is abusive. She stress out so much that she had two miscarriages and all her hair fall. The worst thing is he drags her out their house on their anniversary like a trash. He keeps all the money to himself. This right here sends an important message to the viewers. This means that you might think you know somebody very well, in suddenly that person change toward you. One needs to think and analyze someone very close before he or she goes to the next level. That person needs to think who they are dealing with. They might it “I love you” but do not mean they mean it. People can start good and end up the opposite...
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...African-Americans, specifically, women. Women are generalized to be, “Angry Black Women,” and it is broadcasted heavily. The “Angry Black Women” stereotype...
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...Black feminism is a school of feminism that was founded on the belief that factors such as racism, sexism, and class discrimination are all interwoven factors that lead to oppression, as these factors cannot be separated, but must be tackled together as a unit. Black feminists strive to liberate black women from oppression as they believe this will lead to freedom for all, as factors such as racism, sexism and class oppression will then be eliminated, freeing all people from the boundaries and constraints that oppression creates. This theory of feminism emerged as black women felt that they were subject to a harsher form of oppression than white women. This type of feminist movement was a response to the Feminist Movement, and the Black Liberation movement that was occurring at the time. They believed that the Feminist Movement solely helped white, middle-class women, and that it failed to focus on all women, as there were women — like the black women— who were being oppressed not only by gender, but also by race, and class. They too felt that the Black Liberation Movement focused only on the struggles of black men, and that they were sexually oppressed by this movement. They believed that both of these movements failed to recognized black women, as they were an invisible group. It is believed by the black feminists that they too, like the white feminists, struggle with issues concerning gender, but what differentiates them is that they are faced with being unequal on the basis...
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...Atlanta” “And what of the black woman? I most seriously doubt that any other race of Women could bring up its fineness through such devilish fire.” -W.E.B. Dubois W.E.B. Dubois said it the best. The black woman. She faces adversities that are unknown to any other race. She received her rights well after justice was a commodity, and still struggles today. Though her struggles have been evident she has worked to the top… Why is she continued to be made a mockery of through Reality television? Networks like VH1, and Bravo, all have had a hand in the degradation of the black woman for over a decade with shows like Love & Hip-Hop, Single Ladies and Real Housewives of Atlanta are a prime example’s. The Black Woman is no longer a symbol of power and positivity but of greed and pettiness. It is safe to say that, the Claire Huxtable’s and Moesha’s of the 90’s are no longer found on your television set teaching a lesson of what a woman should be, or how she should act in certain situations. Reality television has definitely taken a turn for the worst and cannot be taken serious on the grounds of : it doesn’t show Black women in all aspects of their lives, but more so fortune seeking, self-centered, disrespectful and moral-less women, and secondly it seems to show only one type of woman, it glorifies one specific lifestyle, and lastly it seems to put black women in environments that seem to continue you the degradation. As a black man I’ve seen and see a lot in a household...
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...Ad fourteen is a Revlon ad featuring a white man and an unseen woman who is behind the man and putting her hands on his face “seductively.” This advertisement is for nail polish, with the woman’s nails painted a glittery purple. The ad quotes Mikey Kay, “When a woman sparkles, she’s all I can see.” This implies that women are only desirable if they shine, that altering their physical appearance to gain the attention of men is a main goal they should achieve. This message is even more obvious when the ad says “Fascination is on.” Even if the woman is in the man’s blind spot, standing behind him, she does not seem like she is in the dominant position if the man’s satisfied smirk is taken in to account. The woman’s touch is gentle, not grabbing the man’s face or showing any other signs of her being in control. If the man and the woman swapped positions, then the man would definitely be seen as a domineering type, especially if the ad somehow shows that the man is taller than the...
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...The struggle for the recognition of equality of women has been well documented in the history of the United States. One of the greatest and longest struggles have included African Americans. The effort to be seen as equal and respected for African American women is twofold. First, they were women and second, they were black women. They not only had to fight for the right to be equal to a man but race was a huge component on a larger stage. African Americans, both men and women were seen as inferior to whites during the age of slavery. African American women struggled during slavery because they were seen as property along with their male counterparts, however their sexuality proved to interweave them in a more violent and often misdirected...
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...Explore how the writer creates sympathy for the woman in black in the novel of the same name. The first way the writer creates sympathy for the Woman in Black (TWIB) is by not giving her an actual name. The fact that she is known as ‘Woman’ could suggest that she is representing all women in the Victorian days that were going through similar situations as she was when she was alive. This could link to how the females were known as the weaker sex compared to men because they had less power. It was irrelevant if they were rich or poor because they didn’t have any choice with how they lived/were treated. TWIB is that uncared for, she isn’t seen important enough to have a name. This could link to her being voiceless because if she doesn’t even have a name, why would her thoughts and opinions be relevant? By having such little power TWIB may feel angry and hateful towards men because they’re the ones who give her little knowledge of existence. She may feel as if she has no choice but to stay quiet seen as they wouldn’t listen to her anyways. The reader would feel sympathy for her because it makes them wonder what has happened to the woman in black to make her feel that way about having her own voice and opinion on things.They may not mention her real name because they’re too fearful that she might appear. This implies that she may not be speaking because she is hiding a dark secret that she doesn’t want anyone to know about. The word ‘black’ also suggests darkness meaning she may be extremely...
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...Mockingbird, through the characters of Tom Robinson, Calpurnia, and Mr. Dolphus Raymond. Harper Lee absolutely showed racism through her characters. One of those being Tom Robinson. Tom was an innocent black man, who offered his help to a lonely white woman. He had never done anything to her, except be kind and helpful. But, since he was a black man helping a white woman, he got accused of rape. The girl's father automatically thought that since he was black, he was doing no good. Everybody just assumed he was guilty because...
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...Good Hair One of my new favorite documentaries is Good Hair directed by Jeff Stilson and starring comedian Chris Rock. It is a documentary on black women and the hair industry. Rock starts his journey on learning more about black hair after his daughter asked him whether or not she had good hair. Rock dove right into the black hair industry, examining everything from relaxers and weaves to the chemicals in relaxers and where weave comes from. The highlight of this video was that it examines what hair means to black women. A host of celebrities and professionals shared their insight on black women and their hair. I chose this video for my opinion paper because I have always been obsessed with black hair. From the time I was young I knew what a relaxer was and I knew not to talk about a family member’s weave out loud. I have learned so much...
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...Nick Torkildsen Essay #3 Professor Warner Woman in a Red Hat The poem by Gwendolyn Brooks “A woman in a Red Hat” tells the story of a black maid through the eyes of a middle class white person; Gwendolyn Brooks the author of this poem is black herself which lies great irony inside of the story. The poem was written in the 1960’s which was a time of great racism in America, it was the heat of the civil rights movement, and the way blacks in America were portrayed is often of lesser value. Having the author of this story being black is a key propent to understanding what this poem is trying to get across. The author wants you to see the way that a black person would see a middle class white American and this is what Brooks did in this poem. The poem starts with “They had never had one in the house before”. This word to this line is the word one. The way the brooks uses the word one is saying the blacks are not even seen as people in this time era. They are often throughout this poem addressed as one of them or it. This is one of the many specific prejudices that are portrayed by Brooks in this poem. Another prejudice that is portrayed by Brooks in this poem is the way that she describes the woman in vivid detail. It is important to take in the irony of this poem when reading the descriptions. Brooks is the one who wrote this poem so when she goes into the vivid detail about how the new maid is dressed or her actions she is talking about herself. Brooks says “There it stood...
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...* * * * * * * * * Representation Of Race In Media * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Much of our perceptions of the world are based on narratives and the images that we see in film, television, radio, music, and other media. These are some of the outlets that construct how individuals see their social identities, as well as learn and understand about what it is to be black, white, Native American, Asian, South American, etc. (Dow, Wood, 2006, p. 297). You will get a better understanding of this once you understand the concept of ideologies. Ideologies are what create our perception of the world around us, whether it is political, social, economic, etc. Ideologies are not the product of individual intention or conscious, rather we create our intentions within ideology (Marris, Thornham, 2000, p. 267). These ideologies exist before we are even born; they form the social constructions and conditions that we are born into. But, ideologies are just a practice, and it is produced and reproduced in apparatus of ideological production. The media is a great example of an apparatus of ideological production (Marris, Thornham, 2000, p. 273). It produces social meanings and distributes them throughout society. However, as long as ideologies continue so will social struggles such as racism, which we will discuss in this essay. Media elites represent different races through media based on...
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...it, gained popularity through it…. Using people from that culture * minstrelsy * black women being used as props in the video/performance Trey suggests, "twerking is one ofthose things you know when you see it, rather than necessarily being able to write a definition ofit." History of twerking- heavily quote from Baskerville thesis * “Most interviewees resisted this notion that twerking is inherently sexual and instead argued that it is hypersexualized in its current representations.” Pg 24 * The name is relatively new but the concept has been around for much longer * Page 24- tanisha scott talking about history of twerking- comes from traditional African dances. * Popularized in black America- 1990s and 2000s * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HT7-yFYXyk Cultural appropriation in pop music * selena gomez wearing a bindi on her head during a music video * lady gaga wearing a burqa * katy perry - geisha * while these are examples of cultural appropriation, like miley’s, the question of if they are problematic depends on how the “culture” is used. * Katy perry dressed as a geisha- less offensive than miley twerking because historically, African Americans are a more oppressed minority in America than Asian Americans, who are often seen as a privileged minority. * Madonna borrowed from Indian, Latin American, black, etc. She also borrowed from gay culture and was less criticized because she made political statements...
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...Denise, seeks acceptance from her mother and herself as a homosexual black woman. The episode takes place over approximately twenty years during various Thanksgivings as Denise grows into her sexuality. The episode provides a true to life experience as it was largely written by the actress, Lena Waithe, who plays the role of Denise; however, the downfall of the episode is the use and perpetuation of Black and Latinx stereotypes, seen through the characterization of Denise’s girlfriend, Nikki, and of Denise’s family. When Denise is a young girl asks her mother what a minority is, she responds, “It’s a group...
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...At the Ballet: The Experiences of the Black Ballerina Historically, there have been strict norms for femininity in ballet which have remained relevant in modern times; ballerinas are expected to be lean and willowy, tall and blonde, in which is reflection of the traditional body ideal of classical Russian ballet. They are expected to use light, graceful, and fluid movements, which in turn established the body ideal. Uniformity is desired among the female dancers, as the art form requires symmetry and balance when performing as a group. However, as a male, the only requirement is to be good support for the ballerinas (Howard, 2017), resulting in a less strict standard of beauty. Ballet, since its inception, has been a sport that was incurred...
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...Women have always been seen, and portrayed as a sex symbol, and usually the disobedient one. Dating back to B.C and the story of Adam and Eve, Eve was the naked one who bit into the fruit that god told her was forbidden. Why couldn’t it have been Adam that caused such scandal, and was the cause for destruction, and crime in the world, and not Eve? From the believed beginning of time, to present day, women have really only progressed a small amount up the social ladder. Today, women are looked down upon, if they are slightly more over weight then what is considered “normal,” if they are “underweight”, “darker skin color”, too “pale”, “flat chested”, big boned, “thick,” or because of their ethnicities and backgrounds. So what exactly defines the “perfect female?” Is it the girls featured on “Girls Gone Wild” in Cancun, or the half naked models posing for Victoria’s Secret? Or is it the perfectly put together “Miss America” pageant queens? Or is it the Hollywood actresses with billion dollar dresses, and priceless jewelry? Or the well toned, well defined professional team cheerleaders, and dancers we watch? WE, speaking for us “average” women, who often tend to idolize, and carry pieces of all these girls within us, and envy them, for not being able to ever look like one of them…so damn perfect in every single way. These women, among many others all contribute to the foundations, of media, public relations, and entertainment sectors. Women are usually seen as the sex symbol in...
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