Sunday, May 19, 2013
Online peer review
I think my formal letter was pretty good so far. I wasn't sure how the revising the letter thing works, so I just edited what I got on the letter so far. I hope that what I put on the letter was good enough. If not, I understand.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Draft Formal Paper #2
Dear Special Olympics Power lifting team,
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, men have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those men that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that men should wise up and discover their masculinity in their own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most men think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Over the years, masculinity has had a variety of depictions from time to time. There is a big culture difference of masculinity in real life and popular culture. In real life, being masculine is about being yourself and caring about your family. However, in pop culture, masculinity is about being macho, flexing to impress people, doing something reckless and dangerous, eating meat, pumping iron, etc. There is also the way masculinity is depicted in movies, like being full of muscle and having a lot of guns. I wish to say that masculinity being expressed in pop culture can become a problem if it is not addressed immediately.
The research I used for this claim is the Yes! Magazine article The Hazards of Manhood. In the article, people claim that true manhood lies in toughness, power, and competitiveness. I also read that the working man's desire to appear strong would compel them to lift more weight, continue working despite pain, and forgo safety measures. Most men claim that playing it safe will make them look weak. The article also states that the media exploits mens' bodies to instill in them the desire to prove themselves as real men. I also think that the article makes a very good point about what they say about true manhood and its problems.
The claims I wish to point out are that manhood doesn't have to be exploited. I mean, for years, men have been convinced by the media through billboard advertisements, health magazines, or even beer commercials. Men that follow these false messages tend to hop on a bandwagon without seeing who's behind the wheel. Most of those men that go on this bandwagon are usually the loud, angry and stupid. I think that men should wise up and discover their masculinity in their own way. I also feel that achieving true manhood lies within. People just need to find a way to unleash it.
The hazards of manhood can be avoided if men don't buy into what people say. They can also avoid the ads they see on T.V or on billboards. They should also avoid how manhood is depicted in movies or video games. They also should think carefully about the advertisements for weight lifting equipment or dietary supplements. Most men think that using protein shakes or muscle powder during their workouts help them bulk up the fastest. I feel that people like that are too gullible and should be smart about the choices they make in trying to prove their manhood. I hope this little letter can reach out to you and broaden your minds. Thank you.
Sincerely, Riley Patterson
Works cited: Schwalbe, Michael The Hazards of Manhood Yes! Magazine. Oct. 30th, 2012.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Third quarter review
So far, the class in its' third quarter is going swimmingly well. I think it'll go well for any future students that take this class.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Annotated Bibilography
Cabral, Matt. Oct. 30th, 2012. Entertainment Weekly.com. Popwatch Blog posting. 'Halo 4' goes episodic with the in-game weekly series 'Spartan Ops'.
When I looked at the article about how masculinity is defined through video games, I think that in video games, masculinity is depicted as being gung-ho and having a big weapon. I believe that video games tend to cast people in a different light than what they are in real life. I think video games do not always depict men as being macho or aggressive as they sometimes use brains in strategy games. I also think that video games tend to have people think they can be like what the characters in the games are in real life. I also believe that people need to learn how video games have a very different depiction of what feminism and masculinity to what it is in real life. I think that depictions like these make American culture into a "pleasure dome" as it allows people who play these games to indulge in digital activities.
Schwalbe, Michael. Oct. 30th, 2012. The Hazards of Manhood. Yes! Magazine. 284 Madrona Way NE, Ste. 116, Bainbridge Island, Wa.
When I read up about what hazards manhood holds for people, I learned that people want to prove themselves as being hard workers, yet it will cost them their lives. It causes men to work themselves to exhaustion, cause bad health problems, and in some cases, premature death. I also found that mens' desire to appear strong and tough would lead them to forgo safety, thinking it will make them appear weak. I feel that it may be true in occasions like a football game or being a construction worker. I also found that in war, mens' bodies are exploited in the marketplace. It is depicted that powerlessness is compensated for use in symbolizing manhood. I feel that manhood may have its ups and downs, but it does have a few benefits. I feel that masculinity like this make American culture into a 'killer culture" since it poses a few health hazards for men to express themselves.
When I looked at the article about how masculinity is defined through video games, I think that in video games, masculinity is depicted as being gung-ho and having a big weapon. I believe that video games tend to cast people in a different light than what they are in real life. I think video games do not always depict men as being macho or aggressive as they sometimes use brains in strategy games. I also think that video games tend to have people think they can be like what the characters in the games are in real life. I also believe that people need to learn how video games have a very different depiction of what feminism and masculinity to what it is in real life. I think that depictions like these make American culture into a "pleasure dome" as it allows people who play these games to indulge in digital activities.
Schwalbe, Michael. Oct. 30th, 2012. The Hazards of Manhood. Yes! Magazine. 284 Madrona Way NE, Ste. 116, Bainbridge Island, Wa.
When I read up about what hazards manhood holds for people, I learned that people want to prove themselves as being hard workers, yet it will cost them their lives. It causes men to work themselves to exhaustion, cause bad health problems, and in some cases, premature death. I also found that mens' desire to appear strong and tough would lead them to forgo safety, thinking it will make them appear weak. I feel that it may be true in occasions like a football game or being a construction worker. I also found that in war, mens' bodies are exploited in the marketplace. It is depicted that powerlessness is compensated for use in symbolizing manhood. I feel that manhood may have its ups and downs, but it does have a few benefits. I feel that masculinity like this make American culture into a 'killer culture" since it poses a few health hazards for men to express themselves.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Readers' Response #4
As I was reading Under the sign of Mickey Mouse and Co., I was quite fascinated by how some people from Western cultures would sometimes listen to Third World music. I also found that people believe American culture is making its way into nations all over the world.
It was quite surprising to see how people think American corporations tend to sell off of their image of celebrities or entertainment. Companies that do so earn $50 or $80 billion dollars, most of it from video games.
I also thought it interesting to read how American pop culture is close to a global lingua franca, drawing the urban and young into a common cultural zone where they share dreams of freedom, wealth, comfort, innocence, and power.
I have seen that people have great dependency on supply and demand when it comes to income from foreign materials shipped into the U.S of in the U.S itself.
It was quite surprising to see how people think American corporations tend to sell off of their image of celebrities or entertainment. Companies that do so earn $50 or $80 billion dollars, most of it from video games.
I also thought it interesting to read how American pop culture is close to a global lingua franca, drawing the urban and young into a common cultural zone where they share dreams of freedom, wealth, comfort, innocence, and power.
I have seen that people have great dependency on supply and demand when it comes to income from foreign materials shipped into the U.S of in the U.S itself.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Rhetorical Analysis #3/ I would change...
Purpose: I feel that the purpose of Rereading America is to point out how people of the younger generation have different views on what they think of American society than people of the older generation.
Audience: The audience that the article is intended for is the American public. This article is designed to show people what they think of America and what differences the older and younger generations have for their perspectives on it.
Mode of message conveyance: The mode of message the author used is being direct with what people think about the U.S. It allows the author to express what the readers feel about how their country is changing. The author also expresses what the younger generation feel about the America they see differing from what the older generation view America.
If I could change anything in my society, I would change the way people use gasoline for their cars. I'd convince people to use compact cars as they consume less gas.
Audience: The audience that the article is intended for is the American public. This article is designed to show people what they think of America and what differences the older and younger generations have for their perspectives on it.
Mode of message conveyance: The mode of message the author used is being direct with what people think about the U.S. It allows the author to express what the readers feel about how their country is changing. The author also expresses what the younger generation feel about the America they see differing from what the older generation view America.
If I could change anything in my society, I would change the way people use gasoline for their cars. I'd convince people to use compact cars as they consume less gas.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Reading Response #3
When I read Rereading America,I was quite fascinated by how people have different perspectives on what they think about the United States. i read how some people in a younger generation deem what is cool and what is "square". People view how America allows things like MTV to change what people think about how they want to view their society. Mostly, I think they are jumping to a lot of conclusions. I think kids today have a different view on how they see the world around them.
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