March 7th

Today in class we took our midterm exam. I guess I was a little unprepared for this test because I was unaware of the style of the test. The test itself was not that bad because I did know the topics discussed in class. I did know and understand the topics. My favorite part of the test was when we got to watch an episode of NCIS. I've said this in other posts before but you do not realize how race, class and gender issues are portrayed in everyday television shows until you actually take time to look for this topics. I guess really you could do that part of the exam on any television show out there. This is the first time I have done anything like this on an exam but it fits the class and make me more aware of race, class and gender issues that are being discussed on everyday TV shows.

Feb. 28

With how popular television and music it is easy for stereotypes to spread. Women stereotypes are spread this way also. For example if a woman has a buzzed hair cut, she is seen as a lesbian. If a girl dresses nice everyday, she is considered rich or a prep. Cheerleaders are seen as stupid and slutty that are groupies of the sport teams. All of these are not true all the time but in most cases that is how they are seen. I think when people will see on instance of the stereotype that they automatically believe that everyone is like that. I also think it is funny when someone accuses someone of a stereotype and are wrong and in the end look stupid their self.