Technology is a means for simplifying information to make it easier to absorb. We are surrounded by technology, such as the laptop I am writing this on. Instead of presenting what I learned about technology in class, I am being given the opportunity to write about it in a blog format and distribute it for anyone to read with a… Read more »
Race is an unnatural social construct for classifying groups of people based on “skin color, hair texture, nose and eye shapes, and thinness of lips” according to Herman Gray’s Race. Race is created through legal, social, and cultural invention to enable power dynamics. It has also been portrayed poorly in television shows, movies, plays, and literature. Leading up to the… Read more »
Queer is a way to describe a person’s identity for those who move away from normative conventions. The LGBTQ+ community is mostly associated with the word queer and the media surrounding it. Queer media is produced to promote queer culture and make it available on a platform. Examples of this can vary from social media, television programs like Bravo, or… Read more »
Gender is how people perceive their sexual identity and is not necessarily determined by the biological difference of male or female. By walking through a convenience store, there are many different products that appear to look more feminine or masculine. When examining brands that produce shaving products, soaps, or other cosmetics, typically men’s are blue and women’s are pink. Similarly,… Read more »
Identity is the perception of one’s self. So what is the essence of identity? Elements of culture such as different types of median can influence one’s identity. Fashion trends exemplify an impact on identity. What is considered fashionable will limit one’s choices in how one dresses. My generation does not wear doublets or silly feather hats when hanging out with… Read more »
When examining the term “new media,” one finds that it is often used to describe current forms of media that are newly introduced to society. However, new media is not a specific media platform. Instead, new media is constantly changing since new forms keep being invented or are more prominent in society while others are being forgotten or less utilized…. Read more »
Hello there! My name is Benjamin Cudmore, but most people call me Ben. My pronouns are he/him, and I am a freshman at University of Richmond (UR). I grew up in Melbourne, Florida and then moved to Vienna, Virginia in 8th grade after my parents’ divorce. So, now I can take a two hour flight to the sunshine state or… Read more »